American coinage has long featured iconic and inspirational images that represent the nation, its people, and its culture. Among the most famous and widely used images are those of Lady Liberty and the bald eagle. Inspired by the images of Justice and furthered by the erection of the Statue of Liberty, depictions of Lady Liberty grace countless coins. Today, both are prominently displayed on the 2016 1/4 oz American Gold Eagle Coin, available through JM Bullion.

Coin Highlights:

• Ships in a protective plastic flip!
• 30th anniversary of the American Gold Eagle!
• Final mintage of 152,000 coins!
• Contains actual gold content of ¼ troy oz.
• Face value of $10 (USD) is fully backed by the US government.
• Features the Lady Liberty design from Augustus Saint-Gaudens on the obverse.
• American bald eagles on the reverse.

Augustus Saint-Gaudens is one of the most famous coin designers in American history. He was personally chosen by President Theodore Roosevelt to revive the designs of American gold coins in 1905. The first of his designs to appear on a coin was that of Lady Liberty, which appeared on the $20 Gold Double Eagle from 1907 to 1933.

Saint-Gaudens’ design featured Lady Liberty in full-length relief as she strode confidently forward from the nation’s capital. With the US Capitol Building visible at her feet in the design, her figure was outlined by the sun’s rays as she marched into an unknown future, her torch providing a guiding light and an olive branch in her hand to denote peace.

Saint-Gaudens’ design is featured on the obverse of all 2016 American Gold Eagle Coins, while the reverse of 2016 1/4 oz Gold Eagle Coins bears the image of a male bald eagle flying over its family nest.

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