1997-W 1/2 oz Proof American Gold Eagle PF-70 UCAM NGC

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Struck in 1997 at the West Point facility, this half-ounce gold coin represents a stunning achievement in modern minting. It has been awarded a perfect proof grade of seventy, indicating its flawless condition and exceptional strike. The coin is crafted from gold with a purity of 0.9167, containing exactly one-half troy ounce of actual gold content. The obverse of the coin displays a classic representation of Lady Liberty, who stands holding a lit torch in one hand and an olive branch in the other. This side features the distinctive "W" mint mark, denoting its origin. On the reverse, the design depicts a male eagle in flight, carrying an olive branch back to a nest where a female eagle and their young await. The inscriptions on the reverse include the phrases "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "IN GOD WE TRUST," "E PLURIBUS UNUM," and the denomination of twenty-five dollars. This proof coin is distinguished by its highly polished, mirror-like background fields, which contrast sharply with the frosted details of the raised design. The United States Mint guarantees the weight and purity of this piece, which was part of a limited production run of 26,344 coins.