2009 NGC MS-70 Early Releases 1/2 oz American Gold Eagle Coin

2009 NGC MS-70 Early Releases 1/2 oz American Gold Eagle Coin

U.S. Gold Eagles are a standout favorite in the bullion market. First issued by the U.S. Mint in 1986, each coin is a 22k coin that contains 1/2 Troy oz of pure gold, with weight and metal content guaranteed by the Mint. 

Beyond their intrinsic value, U.S. Gold Eagles embody America’s core values through iconic designs by Chief Engraver John Mercanti and renowned sculptor Adolph A. Weinman, making them both a patriotic symbol and a prized collectible.

Today, you can find 2009 1 oz American Gold Eagle Coins purchased from the US Mint within 30 days of their official release. They are sealed and certified as MS-70 by NGC.

Coin Highlights

• Evaluated, encapsulated, and graded as an MS-70 coin by NGC;

• Bullion coin;

• Produced by the US Mint;

• Purchased within 30 days of its official release;

• Contains 1/2 oz of fine gold;

• Holds a USD 25 denomination and legal tender status;

• The obverse features the Walking Liberty;

• The reverse depicts the Heraldic Eagle.

The Design

The obverse features Lady Liberty walking carrying oak and laurel branches enveloped in the American flag. She extends her arm to welcome newcomers to the New World. 

It is also inscribed with the word "LIBERTY," the motto "IN GOD WE TRUST," and the year of mintage.

The reverse depicts the Heraldic Eagle beneath stars, representing the Thirteen Original Colonies. The Eagle has the National Shield on its chest, arrows and olive branches in its talons, and a banner with "E PLURIBUS UNUM" in its beak. 

The engravings "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "1/2 OZ FINE GOLD," and "25 DOLLARS" describe the coin's face value, weight, metal content, and purity.

An NGC MS-70 “Early Releases” Coin

Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) is renowned worldwide for assessing and grading coins using the Sheldon Grading Scale, which scores coins from 1 to 70 according to their condition.

For NGC, “Early Releases” refer to coins purchased from the original mint within the first 30 days of their official release and taken to its appraisal.

MS stands for Mint State. Mint State coins have the format of business coins that have never circulated. 70 is the grade attributed to coins with no visible flaws.

Buy 2009 NGC MS-70 Early Releases 1/2 oz American Gold Eagle Coin at SD Bullion

Capture the essence of liberty and patriotism. 

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