1997 (W) Proof American Eagle Twenty Five Dollar Gold
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$1,955 PR70 09-26-2005 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1997 (W) Proof American Eagle Twenty Five Dollar Gold is a proof Gold Eagle struck at the West Point Mint, part of the American Eagle Twenty Five Dollar Gold 1986 to Date series. With a mintage of 26,344, this is a scarce issue. The obverse features Liberty striding forward holding a torch and olive branch, with rays of sunlight behind her — widely considered the most beautiful U.S. coin design — adapted from the Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle, while the reverse displays a family of eagles — an adult and two juveniles — in a nest, designed by Miley Busiek (1986-2020) or an eagle portrait by Jennie Norris, the redesigned reverse introduced in 2021 (2021+). Designed by Augustus Saint Gaudens/Miley Busiek. Struck in 91.67% gold, 3% silver, 5.33% copper, weighing 16.97 grams, 27 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #9919. The half-ounce American Gold Eagle contains 1/2 troy ounce of 22-karat gold. Proof and burnished editions are produced annually. The 2021 Type 1/Type 2 transition created dual collectible issues.
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