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

designed arguably, the most famous circulating silver coin in the world: the Morgan Silver Dollar. But within the  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 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 Proofs. These pieces 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 silver dollar of 1878 and collectors today would refer to a Morgan Gold Eagle instead of the Morgan Silver 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 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 Matte Proof Finish where the design’s mirror-like high points contrast with a grainy surface appearance on fields that have been produced by dies treated to obtain a minutely etched surface. This creates an amazing contrast — especially when combined with the Ultra-High Relief detail.In addition, your 2020 Smithsonian One-Ounce Gold Morgan’s Gold Eagle Ultra High Relief Piedfort Matte Proof has been graded by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) as being in flawless Proof-70 (PF70) condition, a distinction that means your perfectly-graded proof will have ZERO imperfections — showing all features and fields exactly as the engraver and mint intended. Plus, it will also come displayed in an acrylic holder with a black display core.

This worldwide release is exclusive to  and its marketing partners. But while we have the entire mintage, just 150 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!