2018-W 1/10 oz American Liberty Gold Proof Coin w/Box & COA
- Description
The American Liberty Proof Gold Coins celebrates American ethnic and cultural diversity with a modern rendition of Lady Liberty, featured as an African American woman for the first time.
This coin contains 1/10 Troy oz of 24k gold. Minted at the West Point branch, it features the “W” mint mark.
Coin Highlights
- Contains 1/10 Troy oz of .9999 pure gold;
- Proof Coin;
- Produced by the US Mint at the West Point branch and carries the “W” mint mark;
- With reeded edges;
- Holds legal tender status and a USD 10 face value;
- Housed in a customized presentation box with a COA;
- The obverse showcases the rendition of Liberty as an African American Woman;
- The reverse displays the Bald Eagle.
The Design
The obverse features a contemporary version of Lady Liberty wearing a crown of stars. The image is a joint effort of artists Phebe Hemphill and Justin Kunz, whose initials flank Liberty’s bust. This was the first time Lady Liberty was featured as an African American woman in the history of US coinage.
The design also displays the word “LIBERTY” engraved on top, “2018” aside, and the motto “IN GOD WE TRUST” at the bottom.
The reverse design showcases the Bald Eagle flying. Chris Costello and Michael Gaudioso are the artists in charge of this design, whose initials are beneath the bird.
The inscriptions “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and “E PLURIBUS UNUM” arches over the image. The coin’s description of weight, purity, and metal content is on the left, near the “W” mint mark, and reads: “1/10 OZ .9999 FINE GOLD.” At the bottom, the coin’s face value reads ‘10 DOLLARS.'
Because it is a proof coin, its surfaces reflect a mirror-like luster with a matte finish applied to the design elements, creating an elegant contrast.