The story behind 1 oz Impaired Gold Eagle (BU or Proof)
The modern American Gold Eagle program began in 1986. Its Liberty design reaches back to Augustus Saint-Gaudens’s 1907 double eagle, carrying a classic American image into modern bullion coinage.
What distinguishes this offering
The proof finish is a collecting distinction. It should be compared with the same issue in proof, with matching packaging, rather than with a bullion version selected only for metal weight.
The condition limitation in the title is material: compare this example with similarly affected pieces, not with problem-free specimens of the same general type.
Product details
- Metal: Gold
- Weight: 1 troy oz
- Purity: .9167 fine
- Listed brand / mint: United States Mint
- Grade: Cull
Frequently asked questions
How should the condition limitation affect my choice?
Cleaning, impairment, cull condition or a Details designation can affect collecting appeal. The specific limitation stated in this title remains part of the offer; it should not be read as a problem-free numerical grade.
Does BU mean a guaranteed MS70 coin?
No. Brilliant Uncirculated is a condition description, not a promise of MS70 certification. Surface marks and other differences can exist among uncirculated examples.
Is proof the same as a perfect grade?
No. Proof describes a method of manufacture and finish. A numerical grade, when explicitly supplied, is a separate assessment of condition.
Historical or series background: U.S. Mint archive. This reference describes the background; the supplied condition and packaging are specific to this listing.
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