1986-W Proof Gold Eagle 1 oz John Mercanti

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# 1986-W Proof Gold Eagle | PCGS PR70 DCAM | John Mercanti Signature. A stunning first-year proof Gold Eagle from the prestigious West Point Mint, featuring the legendary John Mercanti's signature design. This exceptional 1 oz gold proof coin represents a pinnacle of modern American numismatic artistry, graded a perfect PCGS PR70 Deep Cameo. The 1986-W Proof Gold Eagle marks the inaugural year of the American Gold Eagle series, making this specimen a critical piece of modern numismatic history. With a limited mintage of just 446,290, this coin represents a rare opportunity for sophisticated collectors. The Deep Cameo (DCAM) designation highlights the coin's exceptional mirror-like fields and frosted devices, creating a remarkable visual contrast that numismatists prize. Struck in 91.67% gold, this proof coin features the iconic obverse design by Augustus Saint-Gaudens and the reverse by John Mercanti, featuring a family of eagles. The coin has been meticulously preserved, achieving the ultimate PCGS PR70 grade with only 68 examples achieving this pinnacle of preservation. With its PCGS certification #83542657, this piece represents the absolute zenith of strike quality and preservation for the 1986-W Gold Eagle. Numismatic Highlights: - Perfect PCGS PR70 DCAM grade. - First-year American Gold Eagle proof. - John Mercanti signature design. - Limited mintage of 446,290. - 1 troy ounce of 91.67% gold