1996-W Proof Gold Eagle 1 oz Brown Label

Description

1996-W Proof Gold Eagle 1 oz Brown Label. This exceptional 1996-W Proof Gold Eagle represents one of the finest examples of this classic American bullion coin. Struck at the West Point Mint and graded NGC PF 70, this coin achieves the highest possible numerical grade, indicating flawless surfaces with exceptional eye appeal and striking quality. The brown label designation reflects the vintage NGC certification holder in which this piece was encapsulated, a characteristic prized by collectors of modern proof gold eagles from this era. The 1996-W Proof Gold Eagle contains one troy ounce of .9167 fine gold and features Augustus Saint-Gaudens' iconic design, with Lady Liberty on the obverse and an eagle at rest on the reverse. As a West Point Mint production from the mid-1990s, this coin represents an important period in the modern American Gold Eagle proof program. The perfect PF 70 grade is particularly noteworthy, as achieving such technical perfection on proof coins of this vintage is increasingly difficult to find in today's market. This coin is an outstanding example for the serious collector seeking premium-quality proof gold eagles with strong eye appeal and impeccable provenance through professional grading.