The year 2017 marked the 225th anniversary of the United States Mint, commemorated with the release of a stunning 24-karat gold coin. This coin offers a fresh interpretation of Liberty while honoring the nation’s iconic symbols like Liberty herself and the bald eagle. Right now, the 2017-W 1 oz Proof 225th Anniversary American Liberty Gold Coin is available in perfect condition at BullionMax.

Coin Highlights:

• Arrives in a protective plastic slab!
• Celebrates the 225th anniversary of the US Mint!
• Original mintage of just 100,000 coins!
• Limited availability of certified perfect coins!
• Contains 1 Troy oz of .9999 fine gold.
• Face value of $100 (USD), backed by the federal government.
• Graded PR70 by the Professional Coin Grading Service.
• Deep-cameo specimen.
• Obverse features a groundbreaking Liberty design.
• Reverse showcases a bold American bald eagle in flight.
• High-relief proof finish with edge lettering.
• W mint mark from the West Point Mint.

Each 2017-W Proof 225th Anniversary American Liberty Gold Coin available here has been graded PR70, signifying perfect condition, and comes in a protective plastic slab. The coins display full mint luster and flawless surfaces. The deep-cameo (DCAM) designation highlights frosted design elements set against deeply mirrored fields.

The 2024 date shown on the slab label highlights a special release through a US Mint auction. In this 2024 event, the Mint auctioned back-dated coins, including these 2017 Proof American Liberty Gold Coins. The coin retains its 2017 date of minting, with the 2024 label indicating its reintroduction during the auction.

Liberty has long been a central theme in American coinage, and this coin continues that tradition with a modern, bold approach. Early depictions of Liberty drew inspiration from classical Greek and Roman styles, as seen in Robert Scot’s Flowing Hair Liberty of 1793. Over time, Liberty took on uniquely American elements, such as the Seated Liberty and Indian Head designs from the 19th century. This 2017 depiction celebrates America’s diversity, showcasing Liberty with African-American features for the first time in U.S. coinage history.

The obverse design of 2017-W 1 oz Proof American Liberty Gold Coins, created by Justin Kunz and sculpted by Phebe Hemphill, presents Liberty in left-profile relief, wearing a crown inspired by the Statue of Freedom atop the U.S. Capitol dome. This groundbreaking design captures the spirit of modern America.

On the reverse of the 2017-W 1 oz Proof 225th Anniversary Liberty Gold Coin, the American bald eagle is depicted mid-flight, showcasing its detailed feathers and commanding presence. This design was crafted by Chris T. Costello and sculpted by Michael Gaudioso, embodying the eagle’s strength and significance as a national symbol.

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