2021 (W) American Eagle Ten Dollar Gold - Type 2 Unfinished Proof Dies

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$9,995 MS70 12-31-2021 eBay

Description

The 2021 (W) American Eagle Ten Dollar Gold - Type 2 Unfinished Proof Dies is a Gold Eagle produced at the West Point Mint as part of the American Eagle Ten Dollar Gold 1986 to Date series. With a mintage of just 9,063, 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 (obverse) / Miley Busiek (reverse 1986-2020) / Jennie Norris (reverse 2021+). Struck in 91.67% gold, 3% silver, 5.33% copper, 32.7 mm in diameter. Cataloged as PCGS #891257. 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.