Lot 4
2001-W Proof Platinum Eagle 1/4 oz Ed Moy
PCGS 70
Starting bid
$550
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Bid history
- Grade
- PCGS 70
- Certificate
- 99787
- Denomination
- $25
- Series
- Modern Bullion Coins
- Metal
- PLATINUM
Description
2001-W Proof Platinum Eagle 1/4 oz, PCGS PR70. This exceptional 2001-W Proof Platinum Eagle represents one of the finest examples of this early-date fractional platinum bullion coin. The quarter-ounce denomination offers an attractive entry point for collectors seeking to build a comprehensive platinum eagle collection. Struck at the West Point Mint, as indicated by the "W" mintmark, this coin was produced during the early years of the modern platinum eagle program. Certified by PCGS as PR70, this coin achieves the highest numerical grade, indicating virtually flawless surfaces with sharp strike detail and pristine proof fields. The obverse features a portrait of Lady Liberty in profile, while the reverse displays an eagle in flight, both rendered with exceptional clarity and definition. The mirror fields and frosted devices characteristic of proof platinum eagles are fully realized on this example. The 2001-W quarter-ounce proof represents a desirable issue from the platinum eagle program's formative decade. This perfect grade certification, combined with the coin's intrinsic platinum content and numismatic appeal, makes it an attractive offering for both precious metals investors and serious proof coin collectors. PCGS Certificate #99787




