The Proof American Eagle Gold Coins from the United States Mint come in four weights with each annual release. The popularity of each weight varies from year to year, though the 1 oz and 1/10 oz coins often lead the way in terms of overall demand. Right now, you can purchase the 2002-W Proof American Eagle 1/4 oz Gold Coin in perfect condition online at Provident Metals.

Highlights:

• Arrives with an NGC protective plastic slab!
• 15^th year of availability for the Proof American Eagle 1/4 oz Gold coin!
• Limited number of certified perfect gold coins available!
• Contains 1/4 Troy oz of actual gold content.
• Bears a face value of $10 (USD) fully backed by the American government.
• Issued a Grade of PF70 by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation.
• Features a UCAM label.
• The obverse depicts Lady Liberty.
• On the reverse is a family of American bald eagles.
• W mint mark from the West Point Mint.

If you purchase the 2002-W Proof American Eagle 1/4 oz Gold Coin listed here, you will receive a coin that has a PF70 certification from the NGC. Considered a perfect specimen, these coins have full, original mint luster and no detracting flaws of any kind on the surface areas or design elements. UCAM labels are for proof coins judged to exhibit ultra-cameo visuals. This means the coins have strong, frosted designs and deeply-mirrored, clear background fields.

Obverse

The obverse face of all 2002 Proof American Eagle 1/4 oz Gold Coins includes the vision of Lady Liberty created in 1907 by Augustus Saint-Gaudens. In this design, Liberty is shown in front-facing relief as she walks toward the viewer. This is symbolic of her guidance for the nation as she walks forward with a torch in her right hand to light the way and an olive branch in her left to symbolize peace.

Reverse

On the reverse side of 2002-W Proof American Eagle Gold Coins is the image of a family of American bald eagles. Created exclusively for this collection by Miley Busiek, this design element includes a large family nest in which you will find a female eagle and a young hatchling. A male eagle is shown flying above the nest with an olive branch in its talons.

History

Proof American Eagle 1/4 oz Gold Coins were introduced in 1988 along with the 1/10 oz gold coins. This came two years after the 1 oz coin debuted and one year after the 1/2 oz coin debuted. Each of these coins is available with a W mint mark on the obverse field denoting it was produced by the West Point Mint.

Ordering

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