1998-W Proof Gold Eagle 1/4 oz Red Book

Description

1998-W Proof Gold Eagle, 1/4 Ounce, NGC PF70. This exceptional 1998-W Proof Gold Eagle represents one of the finest examples of the quarter-ounce denomination from the American Eagle Proof Gold series. Struck at the West Point Mint and graded NGC PF70, this coin achieves the highest numerical grade assigned by NGC, indicating virtually perfect preservation with no visible imperfections under magnification. The 1/4 oz Gold Eagle contains .9167 fine gold with a total weight of 8.565 grams, making it a popular choice for both collectors and investors seeking fractional gold bullion with numismatic appeal. The 1998-W Proof Gold Eagle is notable as part of the continuing American Eagle Proof series, which has maintained consistent collector demand since its inception in 1986. Coins graded at the PF70 level are exceptionally scarce, representing the absolute finest strike quality and preservation. The obverse features Augustus Saint-Gaudens' iconic Liberty design, while the reverse displays the heraldic eagle, both rendered with exceptional clarity and mirror-field contrast characteristic of West Point Proof coinage. NGC Certification Number: 9934. This outstanding specimen offers the collector both the intrinsic value of its gold content and the numismatic premium associated with perfect Proof grade designation, making it an attractive offering for discerning collectors of American gold coinage.