In 2017, the United States Mint celebrates its 225th anniversary. What started from one location in the original Philadelphia Mint has expanded and contracted over the past two-and-a-quarter centuries into one of the finest sovereign minting operations in the world today. Right now, the 2017-W 1 oz Proof American Gold 225th Anniversary Liberty Coin is available to purchase online from JM Bullion with perfect NGC certification!
Coin Highlights:
- Arrives in a protective plastic slab courtesy of the NGC.
- 1st of numerous new Liberty designs to debut in 2017!
- Limited availability of certified coins!
- Celebrates US Mint’s 225th Anniversary!
- Contains 1 Troy oz of .9999 pure gold.
- Bears a face value of $100 (USD) backed by the federal government.
- Issued a grade of PF70 ER by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation.
- Obverse includes the image of Liberty as never seen before.
- Reverse depicts the American bald eagle in a new relief.
- Proof finish with high-relief striking and edge lettering!
Each of the 2017-W 1 oz Proof American Gold Liberty Coins in this product listing is a perfect specimen in the eyes of the NGC. Coins with a PF70 exhibit full, original mint luster and lack any form of detracting flaw on the surfaces of the coin.
These new 225th Anniversary celebratory coins feature just the second-ever use of edge lettering on a United States Mint coin. The technology and design concept was introduced for the first time by the US Mint with the release of the 2016 American Silver Eagle, marking that coin’s 30th anniversary release.
This depiction of Liberty as an African-American woman is the first, with those to follow later depicting contemporary forms of Liberty as an Asian-American, Hispanic-American, and Indian-American. The coins are due out from the United States Mint on April 6, 2017, but there is no known information yet regarding the mintage levels.
On the obverse is the left-profile portrait of Liberty with African-American features. Instead of the traditional use of a wreath of laurels for her crown, this Liberty wears the crown of stars found on the Statue of Freedom atop the dome of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington DC. This design was created by Mint Artistic Infusion Program Designer Justin Kunz and sculpted by Mint Sculptor-Engraver Phebe Hemphill.
The reverse of the coin is the powerful image of an American bald eagle flight. You’ll note every facet of the bird’s feathers visible and it sharp eyes keenly watching the horizon as it flies through the coin’s design field. The reverse field has its own set of creators, with Mint Artistic Infusion Program designer Chris T. Costello creating the image and Mint Sculptor-Engraver Michael Gaudioso bringing it to life.
If you have any questions about these stunning 1 oz gold coins, please feel free to contact JM Bullion. Our customer service team is available at 800-276-6508, online using our live chat, and via our email address.