For the first time in U.S. history, a Liberty coin featured a design that reflected the country’s cultural diversity. The 2017 release of the 225th Anniversary American Liberty Gold Coin introduced a 24-karat gold piece with Liberty shown as an African-American woman—marking a historic moment in American coinage. Today, BullionMax offers the 2017-W 1 oz Proof 225th Anniversary American Liberty Gold Coin, certified by PCGS, for purchase online.

Coin Highlights:

• Arrives in a PCGS protective plastic slab!
• 1st issue of the new American Liberty range!
• Celebrates the 225th Anniversary of the United States Mint!
• Limited availability of certified coins!
• Contains 1 Troy oz of .9999 pure gold.
• Bears a face value of $100 (USD) backed by the federal government.
• Issued a Grade of PR69 by the Professional Coin Grading Service.
• Includes a DCAM designation.
• On the obverse is Liberty in left-profile relief.
• The reverse includes an American bald eagle in flight.
• High-relief strike.
• “W” mint mark from the West Point Mint.

Each of these 2017-W 1 oz Proof 225th Anniversary American Liberty Gold Coins has earned a PR69 grade from PCGS. That means the coin has its original luster and shows only one or two very small flaws, like minor contact marks or faint lines that don’t distract from the design. These coins also come with a DCAM label, which stands for Deep Cameo. This term refers to proof coins with frosted design elements that contrast sharply against highly mirrored backgrounds, giving the coin a bold, two-tone look.

You may notice a 2024 date printed on the PCGS label. This doesn’t reflect the coin’s mint year—instead, it marks the timing of a special U.S. Mint sale in 2024. During that sale, the Mint released back-dated coins like this one from 2017. This coin was released in honor of the U.S. Mint’s 225th anniversary. The U.S. Mint was established by the Coinage Act of 1792, which laid the foundation for the country’s coin system and authorized the creation of America’s earliest currency.

The obverse of the 2017-W 1 oz Proof 225th Anniversary American Liberty Gold Coin shows Liberty in left-profile. Her image is reimagined as an African-American woman wearing a robe and a crown of stars—presented with dignity and grace in a high-relief finish.

On the reverse, you’ll find a detailed image of a bald eagle in flight. The feathers, wings, and posture are all sharply rendered, creating a powerful sense of motion. The high-relief strike gives depth to the scene and helps the eagle stand out from the background.

If you have questions about buying gold coins, feel free to contact BullionMax. Our customer service team is ready to help at 800-729-3202, through our web chat, or by email.