2000 W Proof $5 Gold Eagle Mercanti Pcgs Pr70 Pop 12 Gaudens # Rit Stock Nkh

  
UN-PUBLISHED PCGS PRICE GUIDE VALUE- POP 12/269 METCANTI OUT OFF 49,971 PROOF. Designer Augustus Saint Gaudens/Miley Busiek. The American Gold Eagle is an official gold bullion coin of the United States. Authorized under the Gold Bullion Coin Act of 1985, it was first released by the United States Mint in 1986.

Because the term eagle also is the official United States designation for pre-1933 ten dollars gold coins, the weight of the bullion coin is typically used when describing American Gold Eagles. Mercanti designed and engraved more coin designs than any other engraver in US Mint history, and is perhaps the most experienced and accomplished coin artist ever. Mercanti was born in the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In his younger days, John had grown an interest and talent for the arts and sculpting.

After gaining more experience in his early career, he studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts to further his knowledge. He also attended the Philadelphia College of Art and Fleisher Art Memorial School, gaining even more experience at sculpting and engraving. Shortly after graduating from school, Mercanti began serving six years in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard before advancing his career to the US Mint.

After his service, he worked as a professional illustrator. The now retired Mercanti - known in numismatic circles as the 12th Chief Engraver of the U. Mint - committed himself to individually hand sign coin certification labels. This happened to the delight of a multitude of collectors, both locally and abroad - Not surprisingly, considering that Mercanti is deemed the most notable U.

Coin engraver of our time. Don't miss the opportunity to add these impressive Mercanti hand-signed labels and coins to your collection today.

This item is in the category "Coins & Paper Money\Bullion\Gold\Coins". The seller is "smdcollectibles" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

1. Geography: United States
2. Availability: IN Stock AND Ready TO SHIP
3. Composition: Gold
4. Certification Number: for the pictured coin
5. Method of Manufacture: Proof
6. Certified: PCGS
7. Strike Type: Proof
8. Country of Manufacture: United States
9. Fineness: 0.9167
10. Grade: PR 70
11. Material: Gold
12. Precious Metal Content per Unit: 1/10 oz
13. Brand/Mint: Credit Suisse
14. Modified Item: No
15. Certification: PCGS
16. Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
17. Coin: American Eagle
18. Type: American Eagle
19. Year: 2000
20. Precious Metal Content: 1/10
21. Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
22. Total Precious Metal Content: 1/10