2007-W NGC MS-70 Early Releases 1 oz American Gold Eagle Burnished Coin

2007-W NGC MS-70 Early Releases 1 oz American Gold Eagle Burnished Coin

The 1 oz American Gold Eagle coin is a highly sought-after bullion piece known for its 91.67% gold content and iconic design. First minted in 1986, it features the timeless artwork of Augustus Saint-Gaudens and a patriotic eagle family by Miley Busiek. 

These particular 2007-W Gold Eagles are the burnished edition issued at the West Point branch. Hence, they carry the “W” mint mark. The blanks used for these coins undergo a special burnishing process to remove unwanted oxides, resulting in a matte finish with enhanced design details. 

At SD Bullion, you can find 2007-W 1 oz Burnished American Gold Eagles, purchased from the US Mint within 30 days of their official release. They were submitted for NGC approval and certified 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;

• Purchased within 30 days of its official release;

• Contains 1 oz of .9167 gold;

• With anti-counterfeiting reeded edges;

• Bears legal tender status and a USD 50 denomination;

• Lady Liberty, designed by Saint-Gaudens, features the obverse;

• The reverse displays a family of Bald Eagles.

The Design

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

The Capitol Building, the word “LIBERTY,” the coin’s mintage year, and the “W” mint mark are included.

The reverse portrays a family of Bald Eagles in which a female eagle cherishes its hatchling under her wing while the male perches their nest. 

Information regarding weight, metal content, and face value is described as “1 OZ. FINE GOLD—50 DOLLARS.” The engravings “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and the mottos “E PLURIBUS UNUM” and “IN GOD WE TRUST” supplement the imagery.

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 “Early Release” Coin 

NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Company), like other third-party services, appraises coins using the Sheldon Scale, which ranks coins from 1 to 70, apart from sovereign mints.

According to NGC, “Early Release” refers to a coin purchased from its original mint within 30 days of its official release and submitted to NGC appraisal.

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.

Buy 2007-W NGC MS-70 Early Release 1 oz American Gold Eagle Burnished Coins at SD Bullion

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