Lot 80
2003-W Proof Gold Eagle 1/4 oz Brown Label
NGC 70
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$1,200
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Bid history
- Grade
- NGC 70
- Certificate
- 99966
- Denomination
- $10
- Series
- Modern Bullion Coins
- Metal
- GOLD
Description
2003-W Proof Gold Eagle, 1/4 oz, NGC PF70. This exceptional 2003-W Proof Gold Eagle represents one of the finest examples of this popular fractional gold issue. Struck at the West Point Mint, this one-quarter ounce proof contains .9167 fine gold and exemplifies the high standards of craftsmanship applied to American Eagle proof coinage during the early 2000s. The coin has achieved a perfect NGC PF70 grade, indicating flawless surfaces with no visible imperfections under magnification. The brown label designation reflects NGC's grading standards for this particular issue. The reverse features John Merkle's iconic eagle design, while the obverse displays Augustus Saint-Gaudens' celebrated Liberty motif. The mirror fields and frosted devices characteristic of proof coinage are rendered with exceptional clarity and definition. As a quarter-ounce proof eagle from the early 2000s, this piece holds appeal both for gold bullion investors and serious numismatic collectors seeking premium examples of modern American gold coinage. The perfect grade and West Point provenance further enhance its desirability. NGC Certification #99966
