2022-W NGC MS-70 1 oz American Gold Eagle Burnished Coin

2022-W NGC MS-70 1 oz American Gold Eagle Burnished Coin 

American Gold Eagles are one of the most sought-after gold coins worldwide. Its comprehensive collection comprises 22k gold coins of several sizes and finishes,

These coins, in particular, are burnished versions, struck in the West Point branch, and carry the “W” mint mark.

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.

Today, SD Bullion offers 2022-W 1 oz Burnished American Gold Eagles, sealed and certified by NGC as MS-70 coins.

Coin Highlights

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

The Design

The obverse features Lady Liberty marching forward, carrying a torch and an olive branch, reflecting the nation's evolution towards progress, peace, and enlightenment. 

It also contains the Capitol Building imprinted on the lower left, the word “LIBERTY” on top, the coin’s mintage year, and the “W” mint mark on the right.

The reverse is stamped with the bald eagle’s close-up depiction with a deep gaze and a highlighted hooked beak.

The engravings on this side read “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” and “1 OZ. FINE GOLD—50 DOLLARS,” which stood for weight, metal content, and face value.

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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