1997-W Proof Gold Eagle 1/4 oz Red Book

Description

1997-W Proof Gold Eagle, 1/4 oz, NGC PF70. This exceptional 1997-W Proof Gold Eagle represents the finest quality achievable in the one-quarter ounce denomination. Struck at the West Point Mint, this piece displays the characteristic mirror fields and frosted design elements that define the American Eagle Proof series. The coin contains exactly one-quarter troy ounce of .9167 fine gold, making it a desirable intermediate size between the smaller half-ounce and the full one-ounce versions. The NGC PF70 designation indicates this coin has achieved the highest possible grade, with no visible imperfections under magnification. This perfect strike demonstrates the exceptional standards of West Point's proof coining operations during the 1990s. The reverse features the heraldic eagle with shield, while the obverse presents Lady Liberty in profile, both rendered with the crisp detail and brilliant finish that collectors prize in proof American Eagles. Proof Gold Eagles from the 1990s remain popular among both bullion investors and numismatic collectors. This particular example, certified by NGC with their red book holder designation, offers both precious metal content and the numismatic premium associated with perfect condition proof coinage. The 1997 date places it within a period of strong collector demand for modern proof American Eagles.