Lot 27
1997-W Proof Gold Eagle 1/4 oz
PCGS 70
Starting bid
$1,200
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Bid history
- Grade
- PCGS 70
- Certificate
- 9917
- Denomination
- $10
- Series
- Modern Bullion Coins
- Metal
- GOLD
- Country
Description
1997-W Proof Gold Eagle 1/4 oz, PCGS PR70. This exceptional 1997-W Proof Gold Eagle represents the finest quality available for this popular fractional gold issue. Struck at the West Point Mint during a year of strong collector demand, this quarter-ounce gold eagle displays the characteristic beauty and precision of modern U.S. Mint proof coinage. Graded PCGS PR70, this coin achieves a perfect proof grade, indicating flawless surfaces with full original mint luster and pristine field and device presentation. The obverse features John Pilin's iconic eagle design, while the reverse displays Augustus Saint-Gaudens' celebrated eagle motif. At the quarter-ounce weight, this denomination offers an accessible entry point for collectors seeking to build a complete Eagle proof set. The 1997-W Proof Gold Eagle remains a desirable issue among modern gold collectors and investors alike. This PCGS PR70 example represents the highest achievable grade for the type, making it an exceptional specimen for the discerning collector.
