When it comes to beautiful coins with impressive finishes, investors and collectors turn to the official bullion coins of the United States for guaranteed weight and precious metal purity. The American Eagle is struck on an annual basis in silver, gold, and platinum, and right now the 1994-W ½ oz Proof American Gold Eagle is available from JM Bullion in perfect condition.
Coin Highlights:
- Contains ½ troy ounces of actual gold.
- Face value of $25 (USD) is fully backed by the United States government.
- Issued a PR70 grade by the Professional Coin Grading Service.
- Features a Deep-cameo finish.
- “W” mint mark from the West Point Mint.
- Ships in a protective plastic slab courtesy of the PCGS.
American Gold Eagle coins have an interesting minting history. When the coins were first introduced in 1986, the West Point Mint handled the majority of the production for bullion coins and the 1 oz proof coin. When the fractional-weight proof coins were introduced in 1987 and 1988 in proof, the Philadelphia Mint struck the coins.
These 1994-W ½ oz Proof American Gold Eagle Coins are the first fractional-weight proofs struck after production switched from the Philadelphia Mint to the West Point Mint, as indicated by the new “W” mint mark. Additionally, these proofs are among the first American Gold Eagles to feature Arabic numbers rather than Roman numerals in date marks. Roman numerals were standard from 1986 to 1991, but abandoned starting in 1992.
Each 1994-W ½ oz Proof American Gold Eagle in this product listing has a perfect grade from the PCGS, indicating the full, original luster is still present, with no detracting flaws. Deep-cameo means each coin has a strong, frosted design overlaying a deeply-mirrored, clear background.
On the reverse side of the coin is Miley Busiek’s depiction of a family of bald eagles, an exclusive image to the American Gold Eagle coin. The obverse features Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ original 1905 vision of Lady Liberty, updated and refined for use on the modern American Gold Eagle.
If you have any questions, a JM Bullion associate is waiting to help. You can reach one of our team members on the phone at 800-276-6508, online using our live web chat, or by sending us an email with your questions. If you are interested in similar products, be sure to check out our selection of Austrian Gold Philharmonics.