2016 NGC MS-70 Early Releases 1/4 oz American Gold Eagle Coin - Edmund C. Moy Label

2016 NGC MS-70 Early Releases 1/4 oz American Gold Eagle Coin - Edmund C. Moy Label

The US Mint celebrated the 30th Anniversary of the American Eagle Program, which debuted in the numismatic world in 1986 by introducing Silver and Gold Eagles. 

The Gold Eagle series expanded and added varied finishes and fractional gold options to the collection, like the 1/4 on Gold Eagle.

1/4 oz Gold Eagles feature the same standard, are legal tender, and hold a USD 10 face value.

These coins, in particular, are 1/4 oz Gold Eagles purchased from the US Mint within the first 30 days of their official release. NGC graded them as MS-70 coins and sealed them with its exclusive Edmund C. Moy Label.

Edmund C. Moy served as the 38th Director of the US Mint from 2006 to 2011, earning recognition as the Father of the Modern Coin Era for his transformative impact on US Mint coinage. Under his visionary leadership, Moy introduced innovative designs and oversaw the creation of iconic series such as the 24k Gold Buffalo and the revered 2009 Ultra High Relief coin. Additionally, his initiatives resulted in unprecedented minting of gold and silver coins, sparking widespread global interest in modern U.S. Coins.

At SD Bullion, you can find 2016 1/4 oz American Gold Eagle Coins graded as MS-70 Early Releases coins and sealed in NGC Exclusive Edmund C. Moy Label.

Coin Highlights

• Evaluated, encapsulated, and graded as an MS-70 coin by NGC;
• Sealed with NGC Exclusive Exclusive Edmund C. Moy Label;
• Taken from the US Mint during the first 30 of public availability;
• Produced by the United States Mint;
• Contains 1/4 oz of .9167 gold;
• With anti-counterfeiting reeded edges;
• Bears legal tender status and a USD 10 denomination;
• IRAs eligible;
• The obverse stamps Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ design;
• Miley Busiek’s reverse features the majestic Eagle.

The Design

The obverse showcases Saint-Gaudens' design for the 1907 $20 Double Eagle Gold Coin. 

The word "LIBERTY" arches above Lady Liberty as she steps forward, holding a torch and an olive branch, with the Capitol Building on the lower left and the year of issuance on the right. This design symbolizes the nation’s path to enlightenment and peace.

On the reverse, Miley Busiek’s design features a family of nesting Bald Eagles. 

This side includes the inscriptions "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," the mottos "E PLURIBUS UNUM" and "IN GOD WE TRUST," the face value of "10 DOLLARS," and "1/4 OZ FINE GOLD."

An NGC MS-70 Early Releases Coin

NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Company) uses the Sheldon Grading Scale to evaluate and attribute grades to coins.

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.

NGC considers “Early Releases” the coins purchased and taken to its evaluation within the first 30 days of public release by the US Mint.

Buy 2016 NGC MS-70 Early Releases 1/4 oz American Gold Eagle Coin - Edmund C. Moy Label at SD Bullion

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