1999-W $10 1/4 Oz. Gold Eagle – Unfinished Proof Die Error – MS70 NO RESERVE This is an exceptional looking Gold Eagle; with the business blanchet struck with a proof die, it gives this coin a truly unique look – an “inbetween state” that has more character than the “matte” finish of a standard business strike, yet isn’t quite the “mirror-like” finish characteristic of the proof coins. The result is an overall “satin-like” finish. Truly a fine piece and “must have” for anyone who collects Gold Eagles. The $10 1/4 oz. Errors are unarguably the rarest Gold Eagles to ever sneak out of the US Mint with a total population estimated at 2,500 coins or less. And even more rare with a perfect MS70 grade. (1st and 2nd tier MS70 populations – combined – is at fewer than 90 coins) If you collect Gold Eagles, this coin is an absolute “MUST HAVE”, you’re collection is not complete without the rarest Gold Eagle minted. The next closest Gold Eagle(s) to this have low populations are the 2008-W 1/4 oz. with a mintage of 8,883, however, the 2011-W 1 oz. may beat that if the sales stand as they are currently (8,810). But THIS coin, a slip up error with only 2,500 coins seeing light outside of the mint, makes it The Rarest Eagle EVER minted…