In 2016, the U.S. Mint’s American Eagle Gold coin program marked its 30th anniversary. This series includes gold coins in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU), Proof, and Burnished finishes. Since 2011, fractional-ounce sizes are only available in BU and Proof forms. The 1/4 oz coin is often among the lower-minted options. The 2016-W Proof American Eagle 1/4 oz Gold Coin is available for online purchase from Provident Metals.
Highlights:
The 2016-W Proof American Eagle 1/4 oz Gold Coin is housed in an elegant presentation case with a Certificate of Authenticity. Proof coins are noted for their frosted designs and mirrored fields. The 30th anniversary in 2016 led to higher demand for Proof Gold Eagles, with the mintage of the 1/4 oz Proof Gold Eagle increasing from 15,775 in 2015 to 22,828 in 2016.
Obverse
The obverse of the 2016-W Proof American Eagle Gold Coin features Saint-Gaudens’ Lady Liberty, with flowing hair, a torch, and an olive branch, and the inscriptions “LIBERTY” and “2016.”
Reverse
The reverse of the 2016-W Proof Eagle 1/4 oz Gold Coin displays a male Bald Eagle returning to his nest with an olive branch, where a female eagle and hatchlings await. This scene is accompanied by the inscriptions “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” “1/4 OZ FINE GOLD – 10 DOLLARS,” and the West Point Mint’s “W” mark.
History
The American Eagle Gold Coin has a design lineage tracing back to the Double Eagle gold piece, minted between 1907 and 1933. Augustus Saint-Gaudens, tasked by President Theodore Roosevelt to enhance American coinage, created a high-relief coin that is still celebrated. The U.S. Mint started the American Gold Eagle series in 1986, combining investment value with aesthetic appeal.
Ordering
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| Year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Mint Mark | W - West Point |
| Metals Purity | .9167 |
| Producer | US Mint |
| Thickness | 1.83 mm |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Condition | Proof |
| Denomination | $10 |
| Country | United States |
| Designer (Obverse) | Augustus Saint-Gaudens |
| Designer (Reverse) | Miley Busiek |
| Edge Style | Reeded |
| Product Series | American Eagle |
| Certificate of Authenticity | Yes |
| Packaging | Presentation Packaging |
| Metal Content | .25 Troy Ounce |
| Shipping | Orders over $199 Ship Free |
| Mintage | 22,828 |
| Packaging Dimensions | 4.3 x 3.5 x 1.1 |
| Provident ID | 3992524 |
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