A Modern Masterpiece of American Coinage

This listing offers a remarkable and highly collectible piece of modern American numismatics. It is a 2018-W American Liberty High Relief Ten Dollar Gold Coin, a stunning piece of modern numismatic art officially certified and encapsulated by the Professional Coin Grading Service, or PCGS, at the highest possible grade: PR70DCAM, or Proof 70 Deep Cameo. This coin also carries the prestigious FirstStrike designation, indicating it was issued within the first 30 days of the United States Mint's release. It is securely housed in a tamper-evident PCGS holder with a Gold Shield, guaranteeing its authenticity and flawless preservation. The PCGS serial number is 669347.70/34741804.

Historical Context: The American Liberty High Relief Series

The 2018-W Ten Dollar American Liberty coin is part of the United States Mint's American Liberty Gold Coin and Silver Medal Program, which debuted in 2015. The program explores modern interpretations of allegorical Liberty, moving beyond classical portraits to reflect America's evolving identity. The 2018 issue is notable for being a continuation of the landmark 2017 design, which was the first United States coin to depict Liberty as an African American woman, a powerful symbol of the nation's commitment to diversity and inclusivity. The 2018 issue is the one-tenth ounce version of the popular 2017 one-ounce coin.

This coin was officially offered by the United States Mint on February 8, 2018, with an initial issue price of approximately 215 dollars. It had a maximum mintage limit of 135,000 coins with a five-coin ordering limit per household. The actual mintage, however, was significantly lower at just 29,590 pieces, making it a highly sought-after issue for collectors.

Design and Specifications

The obverse, designed by Justin Kunz, features a contemporary bust of Lady Liberty wearing a crown of stars, representing a modern, inclusive vision of American values. Inscriptions include LIBERTY, 2018, and IN GOD WE TRUST. The reverse, designed by Chris Costello, depicts a powerful image of a Bald Eagle in flight, symbolizing strength and endurance. Inscriptions include UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, 1/10 OZ .9999 FINE GOLD, and 10 DOLLARS.

Product Specifications

Denomination: 10 Dollars
Year: 2018
Mint: West Point, W mint mark
Grade: PR70DCAM
Designation: FirstStrike
Certification: PCGS
PCGS Number: 669345
Certification Number: 669347.70/34741804
Designer, Obverse: Justin Kunz
Designer, Reverse: Chris Costello
Composition: .9999 Fine Gold, 24 karat
Weight: 1/10 troy ounce, 3.11 grams
Diameter: 16.50 millimeters
Edge: Reeded
Mintage: 29,590 pieces

Understanding the PR70DCAM Designation

PR70, or Proof 70, is the highest possible grade awarded by PCGS. It signifies a coin with no visible imperfections, even under magnification, with exceptional strike and surface preservation. PCGS population data shows Pop Higher: 0 for this grade, indicating no coins have been graded higher. DCAM, or Deep Cameo, indicates a striking visual contrast between the heavily frosted raised design elements and the deep, mirror-like reflective fields.

This coin has been authenticated and graded by PCGS, one of the world's leading third-party coin grading services. It is securely encased in a tamper-evident PCGS Gold Shield holder with the PCGS label clearly displaying the coin's designation, grade, and serial number. The holder also features NFC anti-counterfeiting technology for enhanced security verification.

Why This Coin Deserves a Place in Your Collection

This coin carries certified authenticity and grade, as the PCGS slab provides a lifetime guarantee of the coin's genuineness and flawless PR70DCAM grade, with NFC security for verification. It is a perfect grade, with the PR70DCAM designation representing the highest possible grade for a proof coin, with no coins graded higher. It features a historic design, continuing the design of the first United States coin to depict Liberty as an African American woman, a milestone in American numismatics. It has a low mintage, with only 29,590 pieces produced, making it a finite and highly collectible issue. It contains precious metal content, struck in one-tenth troy ounce of .9999 fine gold. Most of all, it carries the FirstStrike pedigree, designated by PCGS as a FirstStrike coin, adding collectible cachet.

This coin is more than currency. It is a modern masterpiece of American coinage, offering a flawless proof example of a historic and inclusive design in pure gold. For the discerning collector, it represents a truly signi

• Low Estimate: 1500.00
• High Estimate: 3000.00