Lot 5
1996-W Proof Gold Eagle 1/10 oz Red Book
NGC 70
Starting bid
$575
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Bid history
- Grade
- NGC 70
- Certificate
- 9903
- Denomination
- $5
- Series
- Modern Bullion Coins
- Metal
- GOLD
- Country
Description
1996-W Proof Gold Eagle 1/10 oz, NGC PF70. This exceptional 1996-W Proof American Gold Eagle represents the finest quality available for this one-tenth ounce denomination. Struck at the West Point Mint and certified by NGC as a perfect PF70, this coin displays the flawless surfaces and razor-sharp strike characteristics that define the highest grade. The reverse features John Merkanti's iconic eagle design, while the obverse showcases Augustus Saint-Gaudens' celebrated Lady Liberty in profile. The 1/10 oz Gold Eagle series has long been favored by collectors seeking affordable entry points into the prestigious American Eagle program without compromising on quality or authenticity. This particular specimen, graded at the absolute peak of the Sheldon scale, represents an outstanding example of U.S. Mint craftsmanship from the mid-1990s. The proof finish exhibits pristine mirror fields contrasted beautifully against the frosted design elements, a hallmark of the series' production standards. Housed in an NGC holder with certificate number 9903, this coin is ready for the discerning collector or investor seeking a premium example of American gold coinage from this era.




