2016 NGC MS-70 1/4 oz American Gold Eagle Coin - John Mercanti label
American Gold Eagles are renowned for their iconic designs and guaranteed purity. The US Mint delivers Gold Eagles made of 22k gold coins of varied sizes and finishes.
The 1/4 Gold Eagle is one of the fractional options that compose the Gold Eagle collection. It is a 22k gold coin with a $10 face value and legal tender status.
John M. Mercanti, the 12th Chief Engraver of the US Mint, created numerous designs for US circulating, commemorative, and bullion coins, including the original reverse of the Silver Eagles. In 2021, he was recognized as one of the most influential figures in numismatics.
Today, SD Bullion offers 2016 1/4 oz American Gold Eagle Coins graded as MS-70 coins and sealed by NGC in the exclusive John Mercanti label.
Coin Highlights
- Evaluated, encapsulated, and graded as an MS-70 coin by NGC;
- Sealed in NGC exclusive John Mercanti label;
- Produced by the US Mint;
- Contains 1/4 oz of actual gold content;
- With anti-counterfeiting reeded edges;
- Bears legal tender status and a USD 10 denomination;
- Saint-Gaudens’ Lady Liberty is on the obverse;
- Miley Busiek’s reverse design.
The Design
The front side of the coin depicts Lady Liberty moving forward with a torch and an olive branch, with the word "LIBERTY" inscribed above her, alongside the Capitol Building and the coin’s year of issue.
On the reverse side, there is a female eagle sheltering her hatchling under her wing while the male eagle stands guard over their nest.
The inscriptions include "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," the mottos "E PLURIBUS UNUM," and "IN GOD WE TRUST." They also provide details about the coin, such as its weight, metal content, and face value, which states "1/4 OZ. FINE GOLD—10 DOLLARS."
An NGC MS-70 coin
NGC—Numismatic Guaranty Company works independently from sovereign mints and 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 a business circulation one that remained uncirculated. 70 is the grade given to coins with no visible flaws.
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