Lot 11
1996 $50 One-Ounce Gold Eagle, MS Mike Castle
NGC 70
Starting bid
$6,000
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Bid history
- Grade
- NGC 70
- Certificate
- 8343421012
- Denomination
- $50
- Year
- 1996
- Series
- Modern Bullion Coins
- Metal
- GOLD
- Country
Description
# 1996 $50 One-Ounce Gold Eagle NGC MS70. A spectacular pristine specimen of the coveted American Gold Eagle series, this 1996 $50 one-ounce gold coin represents the pinnacle of modern American numismatic achievement. Certified by NGC at the perfect *MS-70* grade, this exceptional example showcases absolutely flawless surfaces and remarkable strike quality. The coin features the iconic Augustus Saint-Gaudens inspired design with Lady Liberty striding confidently on the obverse, complemented by a majestic eagle in flight on the reverse. Struck during the Mike Castle congressional era, this particular piece represents a highly collectible vintage of the American Gold Eagle program. With a population of just 450 coins at this supreme grade level, it represents a truly elite numismatic treasure. Grading Highlights: - NGC Certification: *MS-70*. - Certificate Number: 8343421012. - Pristine Prooflike Surfaces. - Exceptional Strike Quality. Market Rarity: - Total Population: 12,500. - Same Grade Coins: 450. - Higher Grade Coins: 1,250. - Price Guide Value: $850. A museum-quality specimen that represents the absolute pinnacle of modern American gold coinage, this 1996 Gold Eagle is a must-have for the sophisticated numismatist seeking perfection.




