Description

The 2003-W 1/4 oz Proof American Gold Eagle is a West Point Mint collector coin containing one-quarter troy ounce of fine gold. The coin is struck in the durable 22-karat American Gold Eagle alloy and carries a $10 legal-tender face value.

The obverse features Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ celebrated full-length Liberty design adapted from the classic $20 double eagle. Because this is a 2003 issue, the reverse uses the original American Gold Eagle family-of-eagles design that appeared on the series from 1986 through 2021. This proof example includes the original U.S. Mint box and Certificate of Authenticity.

Key Features:

• 2003-W Proof American Gold Eagle
• 1/4 troy oz of fine gold
• 22-karat gold alloy
• West Point “W” mint mark
• $10 face value
• Classic Saint-Gaudens Liberty obverse
• Original U.S. Mint box and Certificate of Authenticity

Specifications:

• Year: 2003
• Denomination: $10
• Mint: West Point
• Finish: Proof
• Fine gold content: 0.250 troy oz
• Composition: 91.67% gold, 3% silver, balance copper
• Gross weight: 8.483 grams
• Diameter: 22.00 mm
• Edge: Reeded

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: Does a 1/4 oz Gold Eagle weigh exactly one-quarter ounce?
A: It contains exactly 0.250 troy ounce of fine gold, but its total gross weight is higher because the coin is struck in a 22-karat alloy.

Q: What is the face value of the 1/4 oz American Gold Eagle?
A: The denomination is $10.

Q: What does the “W” mint mark mean?
A: The “W” identifies this proof coin as a product of the West Point Mint.

Q: Does the 2003 Gold Eagle use the original reverse design?
A: Yes. The 2003 issue predates the 2021 reverse redesign and features the original family-of-eagles reverse.