1996-W American Gold Eagle (1/4 oz) — Proof
American Gold Eagle (1/4 oz) · 1986-present
- Year / Mint 1996 · W (West Point)
- Denomination $10
- Designer Saint-Gaudens obv / Busiek 'Family of Eagles' rev
- Mintage 38,219
- Melt Value ~$1002.06
Schedule of Prices
| Grade | Ask | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| PF69 | $1,375 asking | 1 |
| PF70 | $1,400 · $1,400 · $1,500 · $1,500 asking | 4 |
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Listings observed 2026-10-25.
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Die Varieties
No die varieties recorded yet for this date.
Specifications
- Series American Gold Eagle (1/4 oz) (1986-present)
- Denomination $10
- Designer Saint-Gaudens obv / Busiek 'Family of Eagles' rev
- Composition 91.67% gold
- Metal content 0.25 oz fine gold — about $1000 at metal (melt) value as of 2026-10-26 metals.dev
- Weight 8.483 g
- Diameter 22 mm
- Edge Reeded
- Mintage 38,219
- Mint mark W
History
Proof striking, 1/4 oz, struck for collectors and sold separately from the bullion coin. Mintage 38,219 from the NGC published mintage field ("1996 W EAGLE G$10 PF").
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