Gold buyers looking for a top-grade coin with strong eye appeal will find both in this 2026 1/4 oz American Gold Eagle. It carries a PCGS MS70 grade, the highest possible mark on the scale, paired with First Strike certification confirming early submission to the grading service.
Key Features:
- Purity and weight: 1/4 troy oz of .9167 fine gold (22-karat)
- Metal: Gold, alloyed with small amounts of silver and copper for strength
- Obverse: Lady Liberty striding forward with torch and olive branch
- Reverse: Bald eagle shown in close profile, head turned left
The obverse reproduces Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ standing Liberty, her hair streaming back as she moves forward against a field of sunrays. She holds a torch aloft in her right hand and an olive branch in her left, with the 2026 date set near her trailing robe at lower right. The reverse breaks from the older full-eagle reverse and instead isolates a single eagle’s head in detailed profile, the feathers around the eye and neck cut with sharp, individual lines. The rim text reads “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” and “IN GOD WE TRUST,” with “10 DOLLARS” and “1/4 OZ. FINE GOLD” struck along the bottom edge.
The coin is sealed in a PCGS holder with a printed label showing the 2026 date, $10 denomination, MS70 grade, and an American flag graphic next to the First Strike designation, along with a barcode and serial number for authentication. PCGS guarantees the grade and authenticity of every coin it certifies.
An MS70 grade means the coin shows no detectable marks, scuffs, or blemishes under magnification, a standard only a portion of submitted coins ever reach. The First Strike label adds a layer of distinction for collectors who track early-release coins specifically. Whether you’re rounding out a fractional gold set or adding bullion weight to a portfolio, this 1/4 oz Gold Eagle delivers both at the top of the grading scale. Order yours today and secure a certified gold coin while supplies last.