2022 PCGS MS-70 First Day of Issue 1/2 oz American Gold Eagle Coin
The 1/2 oz American Gold Eagle shares the same design elements as its counterparts: Augustus Saint-Gaudens' Lady Liberty on the obverse and Jennie Norris' intricately detailed bald eagle on the reverse.
These coins, in particular, are 1/2 oz Gold Eagles, taken from those the US Mint made available for purchase on day #1 of sales.
At SD Bullion, you can purchase First Day of Issue 2022 1/2 oz Gold Eagles, sealed in PCGS slabs and graded as perfect MS-70 coins.
Coin Highlights
- Evaluated, encapsulated, and graded as an MS-70 coin by the PCGS;
- Produced by the US Mint;
- Taken from those the US Mint made available for purchase on day #1;
- Contains 1/2 oz of .9167 fine gold;
- With anti-counterfeiting reeded edges;
- Bears legal tender status and a USD 25 denomination;
- Lady Liberty, designed by Saint-Gaudens, features the obverse;
- The Bald Eagle featured by Jennie Norris is on the reverse.
The Design
The obverse showcases Augustus Saint-Gaudens' design of Lady Liberty striding forward, holding a torch and an olive branch. This march represents the nation's journey toward progress, peace, and enlightenment. It also contains the Capitol Building, the word "LIBERTY," and the coin's mintage year.
On the reverse, Jennie Norris's new reverse design features the majestic bald eagle in a close-up, highlighting its intense gaze and prominent hooked beak.
The inscriptions accompanying the image include “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” the mottos “E PLURIBUS UNUM” and “IN GOD WE TRUST,” and “1/2 OZ. FINE GOLD—25 DOLLARS,” describing weight, metal content, and face value.
A PCGS MS-70 First Day of Issue coin
Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) is globally acknowledged for its expertise in appraising and grading coins. They utilize the Sheldon Grading Scale, which rates coins on a scale from 1 to 70 based on their condition.
According to PCGS, a “First Day of Issue” coin was purchased from the US Mint on the first day it was made publicly available.
MS or Mint State is a coin with the same format as a business circulation that remained uncirculated. Grade 70 is attributed to flawless coins.
Buy 2022 PCGS MS-70 First Day Of Issue 1/2 oz American Gold Eagle Coins at SD Bullion
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