2013 PCGS MS-70 First Strikes 1/2 oz American Gold Eagle Coin

2013 PCGS MS-70 First Strikes 1/2 oz American Gold Eagle Coin

The American Gold Eagle Series features captivating 22-karat gold coins that embody the American core values through emblematic patriotic designs.

Each Gold Eagle displays Augustus Saint-Gaudens' iconic Lady Liberty, originally used in 1907 $20 Double Eagle Gold Coins, and Miley Busiek’s majestic Eagle design.

This particular half-ounce piece was acquired from the US Mint within the first 30 days of its official release, which was sealed and certified by PCGS as an MS-70 coin.

SD Bullion has 2013 1/2 oz American Gold Eagle Coins in stock, sealed in PCGS slabs and certified as MS-70 First Strikes coins.

Coin Highlights

• Evaluated, encapsulated, and graded as an MS-70 coin by the PCGS;
• Produced by the US Mint;
• Purchased from the US Mint within the first 30 days of the official release;

• Contains 1/2 oz of gold;
• With anti-counterfeiting reeded edges;
• Holds a USD 25 face value and legal tender status;
• The obverse showcases Saint-Gaudens’ Lady Liberty;
• The reverse displays Miley Busiek’s Bald Eagles.

The Design

On the reverse side, Busiek’s Bald Eagle family is shown, with the female eagle protecting her hatchling under her wing, while the male keeps watch over the nest.

It also contains weight, metal content, and face value inscribed as “1/2 OZ. FINE GOLD—25 DOLLARS,” and the words “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and the mottos “E PLURIBUS UNUM” and “IN GOD WE TRUST.” 

On the obverse, Saint-Gaudens’ Lady Liberty strides forward, holding a torch and an olive branch, representing the nation's commitment to peace and enlightenment. The design is completed with the Capitol Building, the word “LIBERTY,” and the coin’s year of mintage.

A PCGS MS-70 coin 

PCGS, or Professional Coin Grading Service, is a renowned third-party grading service that appraises and grades coins using the Sheldon Scale, which ranges from 1 to 70. 

MS or Mint State describes a coin with the same format as an uncirculated business circulation sample. 70 is the grade given to coins with no visible flaws.

PCGS calls “First Strikes” the coins purchased from the US Mint within the first 30 days of the official release and submitted to its appreciation.

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