2021-W $100 Mustang High Relief Gold CACG PR70 Paul Hollis Signature

The 2021-W $100 American Liberty High Relief Gold Coin (frequently referred to by collectors as the "Mustang" coin) is a highly celebrated, modern masterpiece from the U.S. Mint. It stands out in numismatics for its bold artistic direction, exceptional pure-gold craftsmanship, and scarce production numbers.

Design & Symbolism

This specific issue marked a dramatic departure from the series' traditional personification of Liberty as a female figure, opting instead for a powerful animal allegory.

• Obverse (Heads): Features a magnificent wild American Mustang horse bucking off a western-style saddle against a rising sun. Designed by Beth Zaiken and sculpted by Craig A. Campbell, this striking imagery symbolizes the fierce determination of the American spirit and the throwing off of the yoke of British rule.

• Reverse (Tails): Showcases a dramatic, intensely detailed close-up portrait of an American Eagle with an open beak, designed by Richard Masters and sculpted by Phebe Hemphill.

Key Specifications

• Composition: 1 troy ounce of .9999 fine (24-karat) gold.

• Finish & Relief: High Relief Proof strike, allowing for dramatic, three-dimensional depth and crisp details.

• Mint Mark: "W" (Struck at the West Point Mint).

• Mintage: Extremely limited, with a final production cap of just 12,500 coins.

The "Proof 70" Distinction

A grade of Proof 70 (PF70 or PR70), certified by premier third-party grading services like CAC, NGC or PCGS, signifies a perfect, flawless coin.

Under magnification, a Proof 70 specimen shows absolutely no post-production imperfections, hairline scratches, or handling marks. Because these high-relief coins feature heavily frosted designs raised against deeply mirrored backgrounds (often designated as Deep Cameo or Ultra Cameo), a perfect 70 grade maximizes their visual impact and commands a significant premium in the collector market.

• Model: 70
• Coin ID: 193333
• Manufacturer: Other