2022 NGC MS-70 Early Release 1/4 oz American Gold Eagle Coin

2022 NGC MS-70 Early Releases 1/4 oz American Gold Eagle Coin

The 2022 1/4 oz American Gold Eagle Coin is a timeless symbol of American freedom and prosperity. Struck by the U.S. Mint, this coin is part of the iconic American Gold Eagle series, which has been a cornerstone of gold bullion and numismatic collections since its introduction in 1986. Each coin contains 1/4 troy ounce of 22-karat gold, blending purity with durability, and carries a $10 USD face value, fully backed by the U.S. government.

This particular example has been slabbed and graded MS-70 by NGC, the highest possible grade for a Mint State coin, ensuring it is in perfect, uncirculated condition. The Early Releases designation confirms that this coin was among the first struck and submitted for grading, adding to its collectibility and appeal.

Coin Highlights

• Contains 1/4 oz of 22-karat gold (91.67% pure);
• Graded MS-70 by NGC;
• Early Releases designation;
• Struck by the U.S. Mint;
• Face value of $10 USD;
• Obverse features Adolph A. Weinman’s Walking Liberty;
• Reverse showcases the Miley Busiek Family of Eagles design.

The Design

The obverse of the 2022 1/4 oz American Gold Eagle features Adolph A. Weinman’s Walking Liberty, a design originally introduced on the 1916 half-dollar. Lady Liberty is depicted striding confidently toward the sun’s rays, draped in the American flag, with her right hand extended in welcome and her left hand holding branches of laurel and oak. The inscriptions "LIBERTY" and "2022" complete the design.

The reverse showcases the Family of Eagles, a design by Miley Busiek. A male eagle carries an olive branch to its nest, where a female eagle and her eaglets await. The inscriptions "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA", "E PLURIBUS UNUM", "IN GOD WE TRUST", and "1/4 OZ FINE GOLD" surround the scene, emphasizing the coin’s heritage and purity.

An NGC MS-70 Early Releases Coin

This 2022 1/4 oz American Gold Eagle has been graded MS-70 by NGC, meaning it is in perfect, uncirculated condition with no flaws visible under 5x magnification. The Early Releases designation confirms that this coin was among the first struck and submitted for grading, making it a prized addition to any collection.

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