1996-W Proof Gold Eagle 1/4 oz John Mercanti

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# 1996-W Proof Gold Eagle 1/4 oz | NGC PF70 | John Mercanti Signature. A pristine example of one of the most sought-after modern American Gold Eagle issues, this 1996-W Proof Quarter-Ounce Gold Eagle represents the pinnacle of numismatic excellence. Struck at the West Point Mint during a year of extremely limited proof gold eagle production, this coin bears the signature of John Mercanti, the renowned Chief Engraver of the United States Mint who designed the iconic eagle reverse. Graded a flawless NGC Proof 70, this specimen exhibits absolute perfection in strike and preservation. The coin features Augustus Saint-Gaudens' legendary Walking Liberty obverse design paired with Mercanti's magnificent heraldic eagle reverse, both rendered with exceptional clarity and brilliant mirror-like surfaces characteristic of the finest proof gold eagles. The 1/4 oz gold composition ensures both collectibility and intrinsic precious metal value. The 1996-W proof gold eagle is particularly notable for its extreme rarity, with extremely low mintage figures that make each surviving example a true numismatic treasure. This NGC-certified specimen, complete with its original certification, represents an outstanding opportunity for the sophisticated modern gold eagle collector or investor seeking a museum-quality piece of American coinage history. Key Details: - *Denomination*: 1/4 oz Gold Eagle. - *Year*: 1996. - *Mint*: West Point (W). - *Grading*: NGC PF70. - *Signature*: John Mercanti. - *Certification*: #4401181026