2017-W $5 Gold American Eagle — NGC PF 70 Ultra Cameo
Edmund C. Moy Blue Signature Label
A stunning 2017-W $5 (1/10 oz.) American Gold Eagle Proof, struck at the West Point Mint and certified by NGC PF 70 Ultra Cameo. This exceptional example is presented in the distinctive Edmund C. Moy Blue Signature Label, adding special appeal for collectors of modern American gold coinage and NGC signature-label issues.
The obverse features the iconic Augustus Saint-Gaudens “Walking Liberty” design, depicting Liberty carrying a torch and olive branch as she walks toward the rising sun. The reverse, designed by Miley Busiek (now Miley Frost), portrays a male eagle carrying an olive branch as he approaches a nest containing a female eagle and her young.
The 1/10-ounce Gold Eagle contains 0.1000 troy ounce of pure gold and has a total weight of approximately 3.393 grams. The coin is composed of 91.67% gold, with silver and copper added for durability. It carries a $5 face value, although its intrinsic and collector value is substantially greater. The U.S. Mint guarantees the coin's stated weight, gold content, and purity.
The Proof finish gives the coin a beautifully polished appearance, with deeply mirrored fields contrasting against frosted design elements. The PF 70 Ultra Cameo grade represents the highest numerical grade, indicating a virtually flawless proof coin with exceptional contrast between the mirrored fields and frosted devices.
The 2017-W issue was released by the U.S. Mint as part of its American Eagle Gold Proof program. The Mint began sales of the 2017 Gold Eagle Proof coins on March 2, 2017, offering the 1/10-ounce coin individually as well as in a four-coin set.
According to the NGC population information provided, 4,262 examples are graded PF 70 Ultra Cameo, with 0 graded higher. Thus, the coin is Top Pop at PF 70, although the population at the grade is substantial and the Top Pop designation should be understood as the highest numerical grade rather than an indication that only a handful exist.
The Edmund C. Moy Blue Signature Label adds an additional collectible element. Edmund C. Moy served as the 38th Director of the United States Mint, making his signature particularly relevant to collectors of modern U.S. Mint coinage.
A superb modern American gold proof combining 1/10 ounce of gold, the legendary Saint-Gaudens Liberty design, a beautiful Ultra Cameo proof finish, NGC PF 70 certification, and the distinctive Edmund C. Moy Blue Signature Label. An excellent choice for collectors of American Gold Eagles, modern U.S. gold, and NGC signature-label coins.
