2008 (W) Burnished American Eagle Ten Dollar Gold
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Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-67). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
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$1,770 MS70 05-08-2023 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 2008 (W) Burnished American Eagle Ten Dollar Gold is a special strike Gold Eagle struck at the West Point Mint, part of the American Eagle Ten Dollar Gold 1986 to Date series. With a mintage of just 8,883, this is a rare issue sought by specialists. 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 8.48 grams, 22 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #393064. The quarter-ounce American Gold Eagle contains 1/4 troy ounce of 22-karat gold. Annual proof editions and the 2021 design transition provide collecting variety.
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