2022 1/2 oz Super Incuse Saint-Gaudens Gold Half Eagle NGC SP 70 FDOI

2022 1/2 oz Super Incuse Saint-Gaudens Gold Half Eagle NGC SP 70 FDOI

The 2022 1/2 oz Super Incuse Saint-Gaudens Gold Half Eagle NGC SP 70 FDOI is a breathtaking modern tribute to America’s greatest coin designer, Augustus Saint-Gaudens, reimagining the beauty of his classic artistry in a way never seen before. Struck in 1/2 troy ounce of .9999 pure gold, this remarkable coin honors what might have been — a Saint-Gaudens-inspired Half Eagle that never reached production. Officially licensed by the National Park Foundation and issued by the Commonwealth Mint, this piece has been graded a flawless Specimen 70 by NGC, with the prestigious First Day of Issue designation, marking it as one of the finest examples of this limited edition release.

Originally, Saint-Gaudens’ legendary Double Eagle design was nearly adapted for the $5 Half Eagle denomination in the early 1900s, but controversy surrounding the inclusion of “In God We Trust” halted production after his death. This 2022 revival honors that unrealized vision. Crafted from the artist’s original plaster models, the coin presents Saint-Gaudens’ Standing Liberty on the obverse, a powerful image of Lady Liberty with flowing robes, torch, and olive branch, and an Eagle in Flight on the reverse, recreated by John Mercanti, the 12th Chief Engraver of the U.S. Mint. Both sides are struck in breathtaking super incuse depth, creating an effect that brings the design to life with extraordinary dimension and texture.

The coin’s super incuse strike reaches a combined depth of 2.2mm, more than 90% of its total thickness, producing a sculptural relief unmatched in modern numismatics. With only 499 pieces minted worldwide, each coin is individually numbered and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity signed by the Commonwealth Mint’s director.

Coin Specifications:

• Graded by NGC as SP 70 First Day of Issue
• Limited mintage of 499
• Contains 1/2 troy ounces of .9999 fine gold
• Produced by the US Mint
• Arrives in an official NGC holder
• Obverse: Showcases Lady Liberty holding an olive branch and flaming torch in her left and right hand respectively, her hair and dress flowing in the wind. The background shows the sun rising for a new day along with the Capitol building. Inscriptions include the word "LIBERTY" and the year of mintage
• Reverse: Depicts an American eagle in mid-flight as the sun rises. Inscriptions include "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA", " HALF EAGLE''

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