The V75 Privy Mark: Honoring 75 Years of Victory
In 2020, the United States Mint struck a series of special coins bearing the V75 privy mark to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. The V75 designation — drawn from the Allied victory notation used in 1945 — appears on the reverse of this 2020-W Gold American Eagle Proof, making it one of the most historically resonant American coins of the modern era. Issued in limited numbers, these privy-marked editions were among the most sought-after releases of the year.
One Ounce of 22-Karat Proof Gold
The 2020-W Gold Eagle was struck at the West Point Mint in .9167 fine 22-karat gold — the same alloy composition used for every American Gold Eagle since the series launched in 1986. The Proof finish is produced through a multi-step process: hand-polished dies, specially burnished blanks, and multiple strikes at slow press speeds, resulting in mirror-like fields and frosted devices that give the coin's distinctive cameo contrast. At the one-ounce denomination, every detail of Augustus Saint-Gaudens' iconic Lady Liberty obverse is rendered with maximum clarity.
Certified PR70 by NGC
This example has been certified PR70 by Numismatic Guaranty Company — a perfect proof grade indicating flawless surfaces and full strike with no contact marks, hairlines, or blemishes under 5x magnification. Housed in an NGC Modern Numismatic Masterpieces holder, it represents the finest certified state for this already-exceptional commemorative release. PR70 examples of V75 privy mark coins are genuinely scarce, as the additional privy mark detail must strike perfectly to achieve this grade.
Autographed by Anna Escobedo Cabral
The NGC label carries the hand-signed autograph of Anna Escobedo Cabral, the 42nd Treasurer of the United States, whose signature appeared on every Federal Reserve Note issued during her tenure. Her connection to the official history of American currency makes her autograph a fitting addition to a coin that commemorates one of the defining chapters of American history. The Modern Numismatic Masterpieces series pairs coins of this caliber with signatures that carry genuine historical weight.
