Lot 79
2005-W Proof Gold Eagle 1/4 oz
PCGS 70
Starting bid
$1,200
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Bid history
- Grade
- PCGS 70
- Certificate
- 99977
- Denomination
- G$10
- Series
- Modern Bullion Coins
- Metal
- GOLD
Description
2005-W Proof Gold Eagle 1/4 oz, PCGS PR70. This exceptional 2005-W Proof Gold Eagle represents the pinnacle of modern U.S. bullion coinage artistry. Struck at the West Point Mint and graded PCGS PR70, this quarter-ounce gold proof has achieved a perfect numerical grade, indicating flawless surfaces and exceptional strike quality. The coin contains .9167 fine gold with a total weight of approximately 8.48 grams. The 2005 proof Gold Eagle features John Mercanti's iconic eagle reverse design, which has graced the series since its inception in 1986. The obverse displays a right-facing profile of Lady Liberty as envisioned by Augustus Saint-Gaudens. As a West Point Mint issue, this proof was produced in limited quantities specifically for collectors, distinguishing it from the more commonly seen Philadelphia and San Francisco mint marks. A PR70 designation is highly significant in the modern Gold Eagle market, as perfect proofs are scarce even among recently minted coins. This specimen represents an outstanding example for the discerning collector seeking a pristine example of early 21st-century American gold coinage. PCGS Certificate #99977.
