2016-W PCGS PR-70 DCAM First Strike American Gold Eagle 30th Anniversary 4-Proof Coin Set

2016-W PCGS PR-70 DCAM First Strike American Gold Eagle 30th Anniversary 4-Proof Coin Set

2016 marked the 30th anniversary of the American Eagles Program. To commemorate that milestone, SD Bullion has put together a 4-coin set of each size available of the Gold Eagles in proof finish.

In other words, this coin set comprises four 22k Proof Gold Eagles: a 1 oz, a 1/2 oz, a 1/4 oz, and a 1/10 oz coin. They were struck at the West Point Mint and carry the “W” mint mark.

In addition, these Proof Gold Eagles were 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 PR-70 DCAM coins.

Product Highlights

• Each coin is evaluated, encapsulated, and graded as a PR-70 DCAM coin by PCGS;
• Each coin set contains four American Gold Eagle Proof coins, for a total of 1.85 oz of gold;
• All coins, 1/10 oz, 1/4 oz, 1/2 oz, and the 1 oz Gold Eagles, are proof versions;
• Produced by the US Mint;
• Issued in West Point and bears the “W” mint mark;
• 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

The obverse 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.

Along with Lady Liberty, 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.

The reverse displays a female Eagle cherishing its hatchling under her wing while the male Eagle perches their nest. 

The inscriptions that complete the reverse image 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 PR-70 DCAM First Strike Coin

PCGS - Professional Coin Grading Service is a renowned third-party service that works independently from sovereign mints. Using the Sheldon Grading Scale, PCGS appraises and grades coins from 1 to 70 based on their condition.

A PR designation means that a particular sample is a proof coin. The grade 70 means this coin is flawless. PCGS attributes the designation “DCAM,” or Deep Cameo, to proof coins with deep and intense frosted design elements contrasting with the coin’s mirror-like surface.

According to the PCGS, “First Strike” refers to coins that are publicly available within the first 30 production days. 

Buy 2016-W PCGS PR-70 DCAM First Strike American Gold Eagle 30th Anniversary 4-Proof Coin Set at SD Bullion

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