2006-W NGC MS-70 1 oz American Gold Eagle Burnished Coin

2006-W NGC MS-70 1 oz American Gold Eagle Burnished Coin

American Gold Eagles offer a blend of historical significance and modern-day appeal. It combines a 1907 Saint-Gaudens design with a lovely portrayal of Bald Eagles, illustrated by Miley Busiek.

Burnished Gold Eagles undergo a special treatment process that polishes the blanks and cleans them from undesired oxides. That results in a matte appearance with more vivid design details.

At SD Bullion, 2006-W 1 oz Burnished American Gold Eagles, marked with the “W” mint mark from the West Point branch, sealed and certified by NGC as MS-70 coins.

Coin Highlights

• Evaluated, encapsulated, and graded as an MS-70 coin by NGC;
• Burnished coin;
• Produced by the United States Mint;
• Issued in West Point and carries the “W” mint mark;
• Contains 1 oz of .9167 gold;
• With anti-counterfeiting reeded edges;
• Bears legal tender status and a USD 50 denomination;
• The obverse showcases Lady Liberty, designed by Augustus Saint-Gaudens;
• The reverse features majestic Bald Eagles.

The Design

Lady Liberty strides forward on the obverse and carries a torch and an olive branch, representing the nation's evolution toward progress, peace, and enlightenment. 

The Capitol Building, the word “LIBERTY,” and the coin’s mintage year are also present. The “W” mint mark is on the right.

The reverse features a female eagle cherishing its hatchling under her wing while the male perches their nest. 

The engravings “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and the mottos “E PLURIBUS UNUM” and “IN GOD WE TRUST” are complemented by the coin’s information regarding weight, metal content, and face value described as “1 OZ. FINE GOLD—50 DOLLARS.” 

Burnished Coins

A Burnished American Eagle Coin results from a “burnishing” process, hence the name. It essentially means that the blanks are cleaned from all oxides formed during the annealing and rimming process. This way, burnished coins get a satin look and a smooth surface but less reflective luster than Proof American Eagles.

An NGC MS-70 Coin 

NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Company) is globally acknowledged for appraising coins using the Sheldon Scale, which ranks coins from 1 to 70, apart from sovereign mints.

MS stands for Mint State, indicating a coin crafted in the format of a business circulation coin. Since it has never been in circulation, the coin has no sign of wear, tear, or scratching, which grants it a 70 grade.

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