{"id":205400,"date":"2025-11-04T12:31:22","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T11:31:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rarecoin.store\/edelmetall-muenzen-kaufen\/usa-american-eagle-2006-50-us-dollar-1oz-gold-reverse-proof-us-mint-series-ngc-pf70\/"},"modified":"2026-07-16T09:03:02","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T07:03:02","slug":"usa-american-eagle-2006-50-us-dollar-1oz-gold-reverse-proof-us-mint-series-ngc-pf70","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/rarecoin.store\/en\/buy-precious-metal-coins\/usa-american-eagle-2006-50-us-dollar-1oz-gold-reverse-proof-us-mint-series-ngc-pf70\/","title":{"rendered":"USA &#8211; American Eagle &#8211; 2006 &#8211; 50 US Dollar &#8211; 1oz Gold Reverse Proof &#8211; US Mint Series &#8211; NGC PF70"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><strong>USA &#8211; 2006 &#8211; American Eagle Gold &#8211; 50 Dollars &#8211; 1 oz Reverse Proof &#8211; West Point W &#8211; NGC PF 70 &#8211; US Mint Engraver Series John Mercanti<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"137\" data-end=\"548\">An iconic American Gold Eagle in the rare reverse-proof version from the 20th Anniversary Gold Set. Struck at West Point with the W mintmark and graded PF 70 by NGC in Perfection. The NGC label belongs to the US Mint Engraver Series and features the original signature of John Mercanti, the 12th Chief Engraver of the US Mint. This piece thus combines exceptional condition with a highly sought-after signature label. Only three of these exist in the NGC census.    <\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"550\" data-end=\"569\">Brief description<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"908\">To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the American Eagle series, the US Mint issued a Gold Eagle as a Reverse Proof coin for the first time ever in 2006. This 1-ounce <a href=\"https:\/\/rarecoin.store\/en\/rare-gold-and-platinum-coins-for-collectors-in-croatia\/\">special edition<\/a> was available exclusively in the three-piece Anniversary Set and, due to its rarity and special finish, is considered one of the key pieces of modern US numismatics. <\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"923\">Highlights<\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"1415\">\n<li data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"1019\">\n<p data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"1019\">1 oz American Gold Eagle Reverse Proof 2006-W &#8211; first reverse-proof issue of the Gold Eagle<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1073\">\n<p data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1073\">NGC PF 70 &#8211; Top Pop &#8211; no higher graded level<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1139\">\n<p data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1139\">US Mint Engraver Series &#8211; John Mercanti hand-signed label &#8211; Only 3 issues with this label<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1332\">\n<p data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1332\">Classic Saint-Gaudens design on the obverse &#8211; family portrait of Miley Busiek&#8217;s eagles on the reverse.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1415\">\n<p data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1415\">A top-quality collector&#8217;s item \u2013 also an attractive long-term investment.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1436\">Technical data<\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1858\">\n<li data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1477\">\n<p data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1477\">Country: United States of America<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1502\">\n<p data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1502\">Face value: 50 dollars<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1517\">\n<p data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1517\">Year: 2006<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1558\">\n<p data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1558\">Mint: West Point &#8211; Mintmark W<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1588\">\n<p data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1588\">Execution: Reverse Proof<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1645\">\n<p data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1645\">Alloy: 91.67% gold &#8211; 3% silver &#8211; 5.33% copper<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1671\">\n<p data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1671\">Fineness: 0.9167 Au<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1672\" data-end=\"1709\">\n<p data-start=\"1674\" data-end=\"1709\">Fine weight: 1 oz gold &#8211; 31.103 g<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1738\">\n<p data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1738\">Gross weight: approx. 33,931 g<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"1763\">\n<p data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1763\">Diameter: 32.7 mm<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1783\">\n<p data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1783\">Edge: ribbed<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"1826\">\n<p data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1826\">Designer Obverse: Augustus Saint-Gaudens<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1858\">\n<p data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1858\">Designer lapel: Miley Busiek<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"1860\" data-end=\"1877\">Certification<\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"1878\" data-end=\"2139\">\n<li data-start=\"1878\" data-end=\"1947\">\n<p data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"1947\">NGC PF 70 &#8211; US Mint Engraver Series &#8211; signature label John Mercanti<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1948\" data-end=\"2139\">\n<p data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"2139\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ngccoin.de\/certlookup\/3336633-025\/70\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Top Pop &#8211; none higher at NGC<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1948\" data-end=\"2139\">Only 3 issues with this label<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"2141\" data-end=\"2166\">Numismatic context<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"2167\" data-end=\"2576\">This anniversary edition marks a significant milestone because the reverse-proof finish reverses the traditional roles of glossy fields and matte motif areas. This creates an impressive three-dimensionality, which is particularly striking in the Saint Gaudens motif. The exclusive set edition also means that high-grade specimens like this one are noticeably rarer than regular proofs.  <\/p>\n<p>Eagles on gold coins exert a very special fascination. They represent strength, freedom, and dignity, and each coin tells its own story. On this page, you will find a curated selection of gold coins featuring eagle motifs, along with background information on the origin, design, and significance of each issue. 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