The American Gold Eagle is one of the world’s most popular gold coins, and serves as the official gold bullion coin of the United States. Introduced at the same time as the American Silver Eagle, the Gold Eagle is part of the nation’s official bullion coin program that offers bullion and proof coins in three different metals, including platinum. Right now, the 2003 American Gold Eagle is available from JM Bullion as a perfect proof specimen.

Coin Highlights:

• Arrives in a protective plastic slab courtesy of the PCGS.
• Contains a true gold content of ½ oz 22-karat gold.
• Bears a face value of $25 (USD) backed by the federal government.
• Graded Proof 70 by the Professional Coin Grading Service.
• Features a Deep-cameo finish.
• Available with the “W” mint mark of the West Point Mint.

American Gold Eagle coins in this JM Bullion product listing are all perfect specimens according to the PCGS. Any coin with a PR70 grade is an exceptional proof with its full, original luster and no detracting flaws of any kind.

Deep-cameo coins have amazing contrasts between design sets and the background field of the coin. The strong, frosted finish of the design gives it the impression of floating above a background that is deeply-mirrored and clear.

The American Gold Eagle proof coin was introduced in 1986, along with the bullion version of the coin. While all four weights were available in the bullion from the introductory year, the fractional-weights were not introduced in proof until 1987 and 1988.

The ½ oz weight was introduced in 1987, followed by the ¼ oz and 1/10 oz coins in 1988. Originally struck by the Philadelphia Mint from 1987 to 1993, these 2003 coins mark the 10^th year of production for ½ oz Proof American Gold Eagles at the West Point Mint.

On the obverse of each coin is the image of Lady Liberty crafted by Augustus Saint-Gaudens in 1907. The reverse face of the coin bears the image of a family of nesting bald eagles, and was created by sculptor Miley Busiek in 1986 for use exclusively on the American Gold Eagle coin series.

If you would like to learn more about this 2003-W 1/2 oz American Gold Eagle PCGS PR70 DCAM or any of our other products, please call us at 800-276-6508. You can also contact us by using the live chat feature or by filling out our online form. If you like this coin you may also be interested in checking out the 2000-W 1/2 oz American Gold Eagle PCGS PR70 DCAM or the 2001-W 1/2 oz American Gold Eagle PCGS PR70 DCAM.