Lot 52
2008-W Burnished Gold Eagle 1/4 oz Brown Label
NGC 70
Starting bid
$1,800
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Bid history
- Grade
- NGC 70
- Certificate
- 393064
- Denomination
- $10
- Series
- Modern Bullion Coins
- Metal
- GOLD
Description
# 2008-W Burnished Gold Eagle 1/4 oz Brown Label. 2008-W $10 American Gold Eagle, 1/4 oz Burnished Finish. This exceptional NGC Gem Mint State 70 example represents the finest quality achievable for this modern bullion issue. The 2008-W Burnished Gold Eagle was produced at the West Point Mint as part of the American Eagle program's special burnished and proof offerings, featuring a distinctive matte finish that sets it apart from standard circulation strikes. The 1/4 oz denomination contains .2419 troy ounces of pure gold, making it a significant holding for both collectors and investors. The brown label designation indicates this coin was graded during NGC's earlier certification period and represents an outstanding specimen with pristine surfaces and full original mint luster. The perfect MS-70 grade denotes a coin of the highest quality with no visible imperfections under standard examination. The obverse displays John Pilin's Liberty design, while the reverse features Augustus Saint-Gaudens' iconic eagle motif, both rendered with exceptional clarity and detail on this burnished strike. This coin combines the appeal of modern American gold coinage with the desirability of the West Point mint mark and special burnished production. The combination of perfect grading, the scarcer burnished finish, and the brown label certification makes this an attractive offering for serious collectors of modern gold eagles and NGC-certified bullion.




