2018-W NGC MS-70 1 oz American Gold Eagle Burnished Coin

2018-W NCG MS-70 1 oz American Gold Eagle Burnished Coin

The American Eagle Program premiered in the numismatic market by releasing two 1 Troy oz coins: a silver and a gold bullion coin.

Gold Eagles are 22k gold coins produced by the US Mint in varied sizes and finishes. They feature the Bald Eagle and Lady Liberty, icons of the national coinage, as standard designs.

Burnished Gold Eagles undergo a special treatment process that polishes the blanks and cleans them from undesired oxides. That results in a matte appearance with more vivid design details.

These coins, in particular, are Burnished Gold Eagles issued at the West Point branch and carrying the “W” mint mark. 

At SD Bullion, you can acquire 2018-W 1 oz American Gold Eagle Burnished Coins graded as MS-70 by NGC.

Coin Highlights

• Evaluated, encapsulated, and graded as an MS-70 coin by NGC;
• Burnished coin;
• Produced by the United States Mint;
• Issued in West Point and carries the “W” mint mark;
• Contains 1 oz of .9167 gold;
• With anti-counterfeiting reeded edges;
• Bears legal tender status and a USD 50 denomination;
• The obverse features Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ Liberty;
• The reverse showcases Miley Busiek’s Eagles.

The Design

The obverse protrays Lady Liberty walking forward, carrying a torch and an olive branch, representing the nation's evolution to peace and enlightenment.

The Capitol Building, the word “LIBERTY,” the coin’s mintage year and the “W” mint mark from the West Point accompany the design. 

The reverse displays nesting Bald Eagles as a family. The inscriptions correspond to “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” the two mottos “E PLURIBUS UNUM” and “IN GOD WE TRUST.” The image also informs the face value of “50 DOLLARS” and “1 OZ FINE GOLD.”

Burnished Coins

A Burnished American Eagle Coin results from a “burnishing” process, hence the name. It essentially means that the blanks are cleaned from all oxides formed during the annealing and rimming process. This way, burnished coins get a satin look and a smooth surface but less reflective luster than Proof American Eagles.

An NGC MS-70 Coin

Third-party grading services like NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Company) use the Sheldon Grading Scale to evaluate and attribute grades to coins and other numismatic items.

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.

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