USA – 2016 – 50 Dollars – American Gold Eagle – Gold – Proof – NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo – Cert-322

USA – 2016 – 50 Dollars – American Gold Eagle – Gold – Proof – NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo – Top Pop – Cert 4385765-322

The 2016 American Gold Eagle $50 coin is one of the most well-known modern gold coins of the United States, distinguished by its iconic Liberty design, its official proof finish from the United States Mint, and its certification of the highest condition. The example offered here has been graded PF70 Ultra Cameo by NGC, placing it in the Top Pop category. This is a particularly attractive quality mark for collectors of modern US gold coins.

The obverse features the famous Liberty motif by Augustus Saint-Gaudens. The figure of Liberty strides powerfully forward, carrying a torch in her right hand and an olive branch in her left. Furthermore, the rays in the background, the Capitol at Liberty’s feet, and the elegant relief effect of this composition lend the coin its distinctive presence. For this very reason, the American Gold Eagle is considered by many collectors to be one of the most stylistically significant modern gold issues of the USA.

The reverse features the classic family motif of the first American Gold Eagle generation. A male eagle flies with an olive branch to the nest, where a female eagle and chicks are depicted. This creates a traditional and highly symbolic coin design that has characterized the series for many years. The proof quality, with its mirrored fields and matte finish, further emphasizes the prestigious nature of this issue.

This issue was minted in a classic 22-karat gold alloy with a fine gold weight of 1 ounce. The American Gold Eagle thus combines the series’ high international renown with a time-honored metallurgical construction and the special appeal of a US government gold issue in proof quality.

The offered specimen is in the NGC slab and has been graded PF70 Ultra Cameo. This makes it a certified Top Pop piece, particularly suitable for collectors seeking flawless American Gold Eagles in the highest condition.

Technical data
Country: USA
Year: 2016
Face value: 50 dollars
Series: American Gold Eagle
Metal: Gold
Alloy: 91.67% gold – 3% silver – balance copper
Troy Weight: 1 oz
Total weight: 33.93 g
Diameter: 32.70 mm
Minting quality: Proof
Condition: NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo
Top Pop: Yes
Mint: West Point Mint
Mintmark: W
Edge: Rebated
Designer Obverse: Augustus Saint-Gaudens
Designer lapel: Miley Busiek

Certification
Grading: NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo
Top Pop: Yes
Certificate number: 4385765-322