2020 Smithsonian 1-oz Gold Morgan's Gold Eagle Ultra High Relief Piedfort Reverse Proof NGC PF70 w/Black Core

The Morgan That Might Have Been

George T. Morgan designed arguably, the most famous circulating gold coin in the world: the Morgan Gold Dollar. But within the Smithsonian® archives there exists a historic 1878 Gold Pattern Coin that was struck by the United States Mint to see what a version of Morgan’s design would look like as a $10 Gold Eagle. Known today as Judd-1582, that pattern coin now resides in the nation’s National Numismatic Collection as a treasure that can be seen, but never touched – until now!

That’s because in 2020, the Smithsonian® authorized the limited-edition striking of silver and gold proofs that, for the first time ever, recreate Morgan’s $10 Gold Eagle as Ultra High Relief Piedfort Reverse Proofs. These proofs offer a truly fascinating glimpse into “What could have been.” Just think about it: if this gold pattern had been given the stamp of approval from Congress it’s likely that a different design would have graced the gold dollar of 1878 and collectors today would refer to a Morgan Gold Eagle instead of the Morgan Gold Dollar!

In this offer you can secure the one-ounce gold version struck in highly pure 99.9% fine gold. Added for this release are the dual dates of 1878 and 2020 on the obverse and the word “EAGLE” on the reverse rather than the original’s legal-tender denomination.

What will really blow you away about this release is the Ultra High Relief detail. The designs literally tower above the surface of the double-thick Piedfort proof and seem to grow even taller as you rotate the piece in your hand. Making the design even more breathtaking is the unique Reverse Proof Finish. The opposite of a regular proof that features frosted details rising over mirror-like fields, a Reverse Proof displays mirror-like details rising over beautifully frosted fields.

In fact, each 2020 Smithsonian One-Ounce Gold Morgan’s Gold Eagle Ultra High Relief Piedfort Reverse Proof available here has been graded by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) as being in flawless Proof-70 Ultra Cameo (PF70UC) condition. Such a distinction means that these perfectly-graded proofs will have ZERO imperfections – showing all features and fields exactly as the engraver and mint intended! Each will also come sonically sealed in an acrylic holder with a special black display core and a label that display’s the Smithsonian sunburst logo.

This worldwide release is exclusive to GovMint and its marketing partners, but while we have the entire mintage, just 399 of these awesome proofs will ever be struck. That means you must act quickly if you want to add one to your collection. Reserve one to your cart today!

TRIBUTE TO A COIN THAT NEVER WAS – This proof pays tribute to a Gold Eagle Pattern coin struck by the United States Mint in 1878. It features fantastic Ultra High Relief on both sides with Lady Liberty on the obverse and an American Eagle on the reverse.

LEGACY OF GEORGE T. MORGAN – Now known as Judd-1582, the original pattern coin was designed by then-U.S. Mint Assistant Engraver George T. Morgan, the designer of the famous Morgan Gold Dollar.

STRUCK IN HIGHLY PURE GOLD – Each Gold Morgan’s Gold Eagle Ultra High Relief Proof was struck as a double-thick Piedfort in one ounce of highly pure 99.9% fine gold and measures 28 mm in diameter.

UNIQUE REVERSE PROOF FINISH – Your Gold Morgan’s Gold Eagle Ultra High Relief Piedfort Proof features a unique Reverse Proof finish that displays mirrored details rising over frosted fields.

PERFECT PROOF CONDITION – Your 2020 Smithsonian One-Ounce Gold Morgan’s Gold Eagle Ultra High Relief Piedfort Reverse Proof has been graded by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) as being in perfect Proof-70 Ultra Cameo (PF70UC) condition. It will come sonically sealed in an acrylic holder with a black display core.

APPROVED BY THE SMITHSONIAN – This proof recreating Morgan’s famous 1878 Gold Eagle design is officially approved by the Smithsonian® and includes the dual dates of 1878 and 2020 on the obverse and the word “EAGLE” on the reverse rather than the original’s legal-tender denomination. It will be encapsulated with a label that displays the Smithsonian Sunburst logo.

VERY LOW LIMITED EDITION – The maximum worldwide limited edition for this amazing gold proof has been set at just 399.

For the first time ever, George Morgan’s 1878 pattern design for the $10 Gold Eagle has been struck as a one-ounce Piedfort Reverse Proof in 99.9% gold. Order yours now before they’re all gone!