The 2003 Proof Gold American Eagle coins were released by the United States Mint with set mintage maximums and increased premiums as a result of the rising cost of gold per ounce. The 1/4 oz Proof Gold Eagle had the second-highest maximum for the year. Right now, 2003 1/4 oz Proof Gold American Eagle Coins are available to purchase online at Silver.com in perfect condition.
Coin Highlights:
- Ships to you inside of a protective plastic slab from the NGC!
- 16th year of availability for the 1/4 oz Proof Gold American Eagle coins!
- Availability limited within the original 30,292-coin mintage!
- Consists of One-Quarter Troy ounce of actual gold content.
- Bears a face value of $10 (USD) backed by the federal government.
- Issued a Grade of PF70 by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation.
- UCAM label.
- On the obverse side is Lady Liberty.
- The reverse face includes the design of American bald eagles.
- Features “W” mint marks.
Each of the 2003 1/4 oz Proof Gold American Eagle Coins in this product listing comes to you with a PF70 certification. Considered a perfect specimen, these coins have full, original mint luster with no detracting flaws on the design sets or surface areas. The UCAM label available with purchase indicates the coins are ultra-cameo specimens. This label denotes strong, frosted designs and deeply-mirrored, clear backgrounds.
In 2003, the United States Mint placed mintage caps on all of the individual coins in the series and the available 4-Coin Proof Gold Eagle Set. The individual 1/4 oz Proof Gold Eagles had a mintage cap of 10,000 coins and an additional 21,000 were offered inside of the 4-Coin Proof Gold Eagle Set for the year.
The obverse of 2003 Proof Gold American Eagle coins features the design of Lady Liberty. This image includes a front-facing depiction of Liberty as she marches into the future with her torch to guide the way and an olive branch symbolizing the nation’s hopes for peace.
On the reverse of 2003 1/4 oz Proof Gold American Eagle coins is a design of American bald eagles. In this particular work of art, a male eagle is shown flying over the nest as a female eagle offers shelter to a young hatchling within the nest.
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