2016 PCGS MS-70 First Strike American Gold Eagle 30th Anniversary 4-Coin Set

2016 PCGS MS-70 First Strike American Gold Eagle 30th Anniversary 4-Coin Set

2016 marked the 30th anniversary of the American Eagles Program.

This coin set showcases the meticulous craftsmanship of four 22k gold coins: a 1 oz, a 1/2 oz, a 1/4 oz, and a 1/10 oz Gold Eagle, each a testament to numismatic artistry.

These coins, in particular, are US Gold Eagles taken from those made publicly available by the US Mint within the first 30 days of issue. Each coin is individually housed in PCGS slabs and graded as MS-70 coins. 

Product Highlights

• Each coin is evaluated, encapsulated, and graded as an MS-70 coin by PCGS;
• Each coin set contains four American Gold Eagle coins, for a total of 1.85 oz of pure gold;
• All coins, 1/10 oz, 1/4 oz, 1/2 oz, and the 1 oz Gold Eagles, are bullion versions;
• Produced by the US Mint;
• Taken from those made publicly available by the US Mint within the first 30 days of issue;
• Holds legal tender status backed by the US Federal government;
• The obverse features Saint-Gaudens’ Lady Liberty;
• The reverse displays the Bald Eagle;

The Design

On the obverse, Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ design showcases Lady Liberty, the feminine personification of America, walking forward, carrying a torch and an olive branch, symbolizing the nation's march towards progress, peace, and enlightenment.

The Capitol Building is imprinted on the lower left, the word “LIBERTY” on top, the coin’s mintage year to the right, and the “W” mint mark below the date. Stars encircle the whole design.

On the reverse, the family of Bald Eagles design is a creation of Miley Busiek. It displays the female Eagle cherishing its hatchling under her wing while the male Eagle perches their nest. 

The inscriptions on this side are “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” on top, the mottos “E PLURIBUS UNUM” and “IN GOD WE TRUST,” weight, metal content, and face value engraved at the bottom rim.

A PCGS MS-70 First Strike Coin

The Sheldon Scale is the standard for appraising and grading coins used by third-party services, like PCGS - Professional Coin Grading Service. The scale ranges from 1 to 70, depending on their condition. 

According to the PCGS, “First Strike” refers to publicly available coins within the first 30 production days. MS stands for Mint State, which refers to a coin issued in the same format as a popular coin that has never been in circulation. It receives a grade of 70 because it is flawless.

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Elevate your gold coin collection with a commemorative Gold Eagle Coin Set.

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