Bullion

1/2 oz Burnished American Gold Eagle (Random Year, w/Box & COA)

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The half-ounce American Gold Eagle in its burnished format offers a distinctive visual experience for those who appreciate the art of minting. Unlike standard bullion, these pieces are struck on specially prepared blanks that undergo a unique treatment process, resulting in a matte-like appearance and a highly refined texture. Produced at the West Point Mint in New York, these twenty-five dollar coins carry the 'W' mint mark, signaling their specialized manufacture. On the obverse, the design presents a powerful depiction of Lady Liberty. She stands majestically, holding a lit torch in one hand to represent enlightenment and an olive branch in the other as a symbol of peace. This iconic imagery is a direct adaptation of the classic early twentieth-century design created by Augustus Saint-Gaudens for the double eagle coin. The reverse, designed by Miley Busiek, captures a detailed family scene from nature. A male eagle is depicted in mid-flight, carrying an olive branch back to a nest that holds a female eagle and their young eaglets. The inscriptions on this side include the traditional national mottos 'E PLURIBUS UNUM' and 'IN GOD WE TRUST', alongside the weight and face value of '1/2 OZ. FINE GOLD-25 DOLLARS'.