When it comes to investment-grade coins and beautiful proofs for a collection, numismatists look to sovereign mints such as the United States Mint for the highest quality products available. The American Gold Eagle is the official bullion coin of the United States, and its weight and purity are guaranteed by the federal government. Today, the 2004-W ½ oz Proof American Gold Eagle is available from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
- Contains ½ troy ounces of actual gold content.
- Bears a face value of $25 (USD) backed by the federal government.
- Struck with a “W” mint mark from the West Point Mint.
- Graded a perfect PR70 by the Professional Coin Grading Service.
- Available with a Deep-cameo finish.
- Ships in a protective plastic slab courtesy of the PCGS.
American Gold Eagle coins were authorized by Congress with passage of the Gold Bullion Coin Act of 1985. The bill established guidelines for the production of a bullion coin in four weights (1 oz, ½ oz, ¼ oz, and 1/10 oz) and a proof version in a 1 oz weight.
The first coins were struck and released in 1986. When the proof coins were struck in 1987, the ½ oz weight was added to the lineup, and joined one year later by the ¼ oz and 1/10 oz weights in proof.
Each of the 2004-W ½ oz Proof American Gold Eagle coins in this listing has a grade of PR70 from the PCGS. Coins in this condition have their full, original luster, and no blemishes, hairlines, contact marks, or other detracting flaws. The Deep-cameo designation is reserved for coins with design sets that appear to float above a clear background field.
On the obverse side of each is Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ iconic Lady Liberty, featured striding forward with a torch as a guiding light in one hand and the olive branch of peace in the other. Sculptor Miley Busiek created the image of a male bald eagle returning to a female and hatchlings in the nest exclusively for the American Gold Eagle in 1986.
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