MCM Picks: Memorial Day. The rich tradition of the American Gold Eagle continues with this 2022 1 ounce bullion edition. The second year of issue of the Type 2 design in the series history, this 2022-dated coin features a new “Eagle Portrait” reverse design that was introduced in mid-2021 when it replaced the original “Family of Eagles” reverse design. The Type-2 design also features an upgraded obverse design that was brought more in line with the original vision of Augustus Saint-Gaudens through the use of the U. Mint’s historical assets. This piece was struck from 1 oz of. Government guarantees Gold Eagles for weight and purity. 2022 is the second year of issue of the Type 2 Gold Eagle. The series started in 1986. The coin has a reeded edge gap variation, which is an anti-counterfeiting measure. Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) graded this piece Mint State 70. NGC certified this coin First Day of Issue. Grading information is provided on an exclusive Gold Foil label. This piece has been set in a black core holder. Striking Saint-Gaudens Design by Augustus Saint-Gaudens. Obverse: Widely considered the most beautiful design ever to appear on an American coin, Augustus Saint-Gaudens’s Liberty design for the Double Eagle graces the obverse. The allegorical figure stands facing the holder against a backdrop of the morning sun as a strong wind blows her garment. Her name, “LIBERTY, ” joins the date, “2022, ” among the obverse inscriptions. Augustus Saint-Gaudens was a sculptor who immigrated to the United States from Ireland. Besides being a prominent sculptor, he was also the founder of the Cornish colony, a community for artists. Reverse: The reverse bears an eagle design that is the first by Jennie Norris ever to appear on an American coin. The detailed image, which sits below the inscriptions “E PLURIBUS UNUM” and “IN GOD WE TRUST, ” was sculpted by Renata Gordon. Encircling the bird and the mottoes are rim inscriptions that note the name of the issuing country, “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ” the coin’s face value, “50 DOLLARS, ” and its weight, 1 OZ. Perfect MS70 FDI with Black Core Holder and Exclusive Gold Foil Label. This coin earned Numismatic Guaranty Corporation’s (NGC’s) highest grade, which is only given to coins that appear perfect under 5x magnification. This Gold Eagle was also certified First Day of Issue. This information comes on a gold foil label exclusive to ModernCoinMart, and the coin itself is set in a black core holder, resulting in a lovely presentation. First Day of Issue. Exclusive Gold Foil Label. We cannot make any price adjustments after the sale is complete. Product Photo Policy: MCM attempts to display product images shown on the site as accurately as possible. We take all of our photos in house and due to reflections on the mirrored or proof surfaces of a coin there may appear to be’black’ when there is not. If a coin has a color on it at all it will be described as’colorized’ in the description or title. Due to the large inventory we sell, we use stock photos. Serial numbers will vary from the image shown unless specifically stated in the product listing that the item pictured is the item you will receive. INTERNATIONAL ORDERS POLICY: We are accepting international orders from select countries. These charges are the customer’s responsibility. However, we cannot guarantee this due to the volume of orders we process each day. Beyond the 30-day return period, Company is under no obligation to accept return of any product, but may in its discretion do so pursuant to this policy, for up to one year from the invoice date. ModernCoinMart (MCM) was launched in 2004 and quickly set the standards for online sales of bullion, US coins and world coins. Join over 100,000 loyal customers and feel confident purchasing from a company that’s spent a decade building a solid and stellar reputation trusted and recognized around the world. That’s the MCM way. View more great items. This listing is currently undergoing maintenance, we apologise for any inconvenience caused. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Bullion\Gold\Coins”. The seller is “mcm” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Coin: American Eagle
- Fineness: 0.9167
- Certification: NGC
- Precious Metal Content per Unit: 1 oz
- Strike Type: Business
- Grade: MS 70
- Denomination: $50
- Year: 2022
- Brand/Mint: U.S. Mint
- Composition: Gold