2017-W 1 oz High Relief 225th Anniversary American Liberty Gold Coin NGC PF70

Struck by the U.S. Mint at West Point, this 1 oz, .9999 fine gold coin commemorates the Mint’s 225th anniversary and features a revolutionary design of Liberty as an African American woman for the first time in U.S. coinage history. Graded the highest possible PF70 Ultra Cameo by NGC, this high relief proof issue is celebrated for its dramatic depth, flawless surfaces, and spectacular cameo contrast. The obverse presents Liberty in a modern, youthful profile crowned with stars, while the reverse features a bold American bald eagle in flight.

This coin represents a historic break from tradition, embracing America's diversity and reimagining national symbols for a new era. Released in 2017, its debut generated national discussion, being the first U.S. coin to explicitly depict Lady Liberty as Black. As the flagship of an ongoing series showing Liberty through multiple cultural lenses, the 225th Anniversary Liberty began a new era of inclusivity in American numismatics, and has become a touchstone for collectors of African American history and modern coin art alike.