Penguin's Platinum Complete Collection 的钱币相册
Eagle above America's Southwest, Rogers, mintage $10 PR 12,174. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Thomas D. Rogers Sr. (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $10 - 0.1001 oz (3.112 grams; 1/10 oz actual platinum weight), 16.5 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2001 was $529.04. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is an "Eagle Above America's Southwest." The 1999 alligator crawling out of the swamp and the 2001 Saguaro Cacti in the desert are my favorite two coins of the entire series due to the photographic beauty of the vista sculpture. This year was the fourth of the five-year "Vistas of Liberty" series from 1998 through 2002. The five Vistas are Northeast, Southeast, Heartland, Southwest and Northwest of America. "The Vistas of Liberty designs will profile the unique character and charisma of our nation's diverse landscapes, capturing the spirit and strength of America and its people." The Proof has a special design of incuse sculpting, that is below the surface plane of the coin, reading E Pluribus Unum, obverse, and fineness, reverse. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Eagle above America's Southwest, Rogers, mintage $10 PR 12,174. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Thomas D. Rogers Sr. (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $10 - 0.1001 oz (3.112 grams; 1/10 oz actual platinum weight), 16.5 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2001 was $529.04. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is an "Eagle Above America's Southwest." The 1999 alligator crawling out of the swamp and the 2001 Saguaro Cacti in the desert are my favorite two coins of the entire series due to the photographic beauty of the vista sculpture. This year was the fourth of the five-year "Vistas of Liberty" series from 1998 through 2002. The five Vistas are Northeast, Southeast, Heartland, Southwest and Northwest of America. "The Vistas of Liberty designs will profile the unique character and charisma of our nation's diverse landscapes, capturing the spirit and strength of America and its people." The Proof has a special design of incuse sculpting, that is below the surface plane of the coin, reading E Pluribus Unum, obverse, and fineness, reverse. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Eagle above America's Southwest, Rogers, mintage $10 PR 12,174. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Thomas D. Rogers Sr. (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $10 - 0.1001 oz (3.112 grams; 1/10 oz actual platinum weight), 16.5 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2001 was $529.04. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is an "Eagle Above America's Southwest." The 1999 alligator crawling out of the swamp and the 2001 Saguaro Cacti in the desert are my favorite two coins of the entire series due to the photographic beauty of the vista sculpture. This year was the fourth of the five-year "Vistas of Liberty" series from 1998 through 2002. The five Vistas are Northeast, Southeast, Heartland, Southwest and Northwest of America. "The Vistas of Liberty designs will profile the unique character and charisma of our nation's diverse landscapes, capturing the spirit and strength of America and its people." The Proof has a special design of incuse sculpting, that is below the surface plane of the coin, reading E Pluribus Unum, obverse, and fineness, reverse. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Eagle above America's Southwest, Rogers, mintage $10 PR 12,174. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Thomas D. Rogers Sr. (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $10 - 0.1001 oz (3.112 grams; 1/10 oz actual platinum weight), 16.5 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2001 was $529.04. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is an "Eagle Above America's Southwest." The 1999 alligator crawling out of the swamp and the 2001 Saguaro Cacti in the desert are my favorite two coins of the entire series due to the photographic beauty of the vista sculpture. This year was the fourth of the five-year "Vistas of Liberty" series from 1998 through 2002. The five Vistas are Northeast, Southeast, Heartland, Southwest and Northwest of America. "The Vistas of Liberty designs will profile the unique character and charisma of our nation's diverse landscapes, capturing the spirit and strength of America and its people." The Proof has a special design of incuse sculpting, that is below the surface plane of the coin, reading E Pluribus Unum, obverse, and fineness, reverse. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Legislative Branch, Iskowitz mintage $10 PR 10,205. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Joel Iskowitz (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $10 - 0.1001 oz (3.112 grams; 1/10 oz actual platinum weight), 16.5 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2006 was $1.142.31. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is the "Legislative Branch" of Democracy. The design is a rendition of the Legislative Muse flanked by two eagles symbolizing the strength and wisdom that guard the lawmaking process. Corinthian columns, emblematic of the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives, complete the scene. 2006 brought the first year of this design in a Uncirculated burnished planchet. Years 2006 through 2008 launched the 'Foundations of Democracy' designs. Only for the 1/2 ounce in 2007 was a reverse proof issued for the platinum eagle's 10th anniversary. The fractional ounce coins stopped production as of 2008. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Legislative Branch, Iskowitz mintage $10 PR 10,205. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Joel Iskowitz (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $10 - 0.1001 oz (3.112 grams; 1/10 oz actual platinum weight), 16.5 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2006 was $1.142.31. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is the "Legislative Branch" of Democracy. The design is a rendition of the Legislative Muse flanked by two eagles symbolizing the strength and wisdom that guard the lawmaking process. Corinthian columns, emblematic of the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives, complete the scene. 2006 brought the first year of this design in a Uncirculated burnished planchet. Years 2006 through 2008 launched the 'Foundations of Democracy' designs. Only for the 1/2 ounce in 2007 was a reverse proof issued for the platinum eagle's 10th anniversary. The fractional ounce coins stopped production as of 2008. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Executive Branch, Cleveland, mintage $10 PR 8,176. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Thomas Cleveland (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $10 - 0.1001 oz (3.112 grams; 1/10 oz actual platinum weight), 16.5 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2007 was $1,303.05. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is the "Executive Branch" of Democracy. This year's design is a bald eagle with wings widespread, symbolizing freedom, and a ribbon-draped shield "at the ready to enforce the laws that guarantee those freedoms." Years 2006 through 2008 launched the 'Foundations of Democracy' designs. Only for the 1/2 ounce in 2007 was a reverse proof issued for the platinum eagle's 10th anniversary. The fractional ounce coins stopped production as of 2008. 2007 also saw the accidental release of the "Frosted Freedom" pre-production variety of up to 21 proofs. A few have been sold in the market place for significant premiums due to pre-production error release coins. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Executive Branch, Cleveland, mintage $10 PR 8,176. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Thomas Cleveland (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $10 - 0.1001 oz (3.112 grams; 1/10 oz actual platinum weight), 16.5 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2007 was $1,303.05. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is the "Executive Branch" of Democracy. This year's design is a bald eagle with wings widespread, symbolizing freedom, and a ribbon-draped shield "at the ready to enforce the laws that guarantee those freedoms." Years 2006 through 2008 launched the 'Foundations of Democracy' designs. Only for the 1/2 ounce in 2007 was a reverse proof issued for the platinum eagle's 10th anniversary. The fractional ounce coins stopped production as of 2008. 2007 also saw the accidental release of the "Frosted Freedom" pre-production variety of up to 21 proofs. A few have been sold in the market place for significant premiums due to pre-production error release coins. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Executive Branch, Cleveland, mintage $10 PR 8,176. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Thomas Cleveland (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $10 - 0.1001 oz (3.112 grams; 1/10 oz actual platinum weight), 16.5 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2007 was $1,303.05. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is the "Executive Branch" of Democracy. This year's design is a bald eagle with wings widespread, symbolizing freedom, and a ribbon-draped shield "at the ready to enforce the laws that guarantee those freedoms." Years 2006 through 2008 launched the 'Foundations of Democracy' designs. Only for the 1/2 ounce in 2007 was a reverse proof issued for the platinum eagle's 10th anniversary. The fractional ounce coins stopped production as of 2008. 2007 also saw the accidental release of the "Frosted Freedom" pre-production variety of up to 21 proofs. A few have been sold in the market place for significant premiums due to pre-production error release coins. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Executive Branch, Cleveland, mintage $10 PR 8,176. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Thomas Cleveland (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $10 - 0.1001 oz (3.112 grams; 1/10 oz actual platinum weight), 16.5 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2007 was $1,303.05. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is the "Executive Branch" of Democracy. This year's design is a bald eagle with wings widespread, symbolizing freedom, and a ribbon-draped shield "at the ready to enforce the laws that guarantee those freedoms." Years 2006 through 2008 launched the 'Foundations of Democracy' designs. Only for the 1/2 ounce in 2007 was a reverse proof issued for the platinum eagle's 10th anniversary. The fractional ounce coins stopped production as of 2008. 2007 also saw the accidental release of the "Frosted Freedom" pre-production variety of up to 21 proofs. A few have been sold in the market place for significant premiums due to pre-production error release coins. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Soaring bald eagle in front of rising sun, Rogers, mintage $25 PR 18,628. Low POP. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Thomas D. Rogers Sr. (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $25 - 0.2501 oz (7.780 grams; 1/4 oz actual platinum weight), 22 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 1997 was $395.23. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future". The reverse is of a flying eagle with wings extended for soaring (rather than in mid-flap, like so many flying eagle depictions.) Inaugural issue of the platinum proof. Quoted by Mint Director Diehl "The arrival of the Platinum Eagle has been one of the most anticipated stories on the numismatic horizon during 1997". The 1997 $100 (same design as this coin) American Platinum Eagle was ranked "Most Popular" by World Coin News in its "Coin of the Year" competition. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Soaring bald eagle in front of rising sun, Rogers, mintage $25 PR 18,628. Low POP. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Thomas D. Rogers Sr. (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $25 - 0.2501 oz (7.780 grams; 1/4 oz actual platinum weight), 22 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 1997 was $395.23. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future". The reverse is of a flying eagle with wings extended for soaring (rather than in mid-flap, like so many flying eagle depictions.) Inaugural issue of the platinum proof. Quoted by Mint Director Diehl "The arrival of the Platinum Eagle has been one of the most anticipated stories on the numismatic horizon during 1997". The 1997 $100 (same design as this coin) American Platinum Eagle was ranked "Most Popular" by World Coin News in its "Coin of the Year" competition. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Soaring bald eagle in front of rising sun, Rogers, mintage $25 PR 18,628. Low POP. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Thomas D. Rogers Sr. (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $25 - 0.2501 oz (7.780 grams; 1/4 oz actual platinum weight), 22 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 1997 was $395.23. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future". The reverse is of a flying eagle with wings extended for soaring (rather than in mid-flap, like so many flying eagle depictions.) Inaugural issue of the platinum proof. Quoted by Mint Director Diehl "The arrival of the Platinum Eagle has been one of the most anticipated stories on the numismatic horizon during 1997". The 1997 $100 (same design as this coin) American Platinum Eagle was ranked "Most Popular" by World Coin News in its "Coin of the Year" competition. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Soaring bald eagle in front of rising sun, Rogers, mintage $25 PR 18,628. Low POP. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Thomas D. Rogers Sr. (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $25 - 0.2501 oz (7.780 grams; 1/4 oz actual platinum weight), 22 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 1997 was $395.23. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future". The reverse is of a flying eagle with wings extended for soaring (rather than in mid-flap, like so many flying eagle depictions.) Inaugural issue of the platinum proof. Quoted by Mint Director Diehl "The arrival of the Platinum Eagle has been one of the most anticipated stories on the numismatic horizon during 1997". The 1997 $100 (same design as this coin) American Platinum Eagle was ranked "Most Popular" by World Coin News in its "Coin of the Year" competition. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Soaring bald eagle in front of rising sun, Rogers, mintage $25 PR 18,628. Low POP. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Thomas D. Rogers Sr. (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $25 - 0.2501 oz (7.780 grams; 1/4 oz actual platinum weight), 22 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 1997 was $395.23. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future". The reverse is of a flying eagle with wings extended for soaring (rather than in mid-flap, like so many flying eagle depictions.) Inaugural issue of the platinum proof. Quoted by Mint Director Diehl "The arrival of the Platinum Eagle has been one of the most anticipated stories on the numismatic horizon during 1997". The 1997 $100 (same design as this coin) American Platinum Eagle was ranked "Most Popular" by World Coin News in its "Coin of the Year" competition. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Eagle over New England, Mercanti, mintage $25 PR 14,873. Low POP. John M. Mercanti (obverse), John M. Mercanti (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $25 - 0.2501 oz (7.780 grams; 1/4 oz actual platinum weight), 22 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 1998 was $372.15. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future". The reverse is of an "Eagle Over New England." This year was the first of the five-year "Vistas of Liberty" series from 1998 through 2002. The five Vistas are Northeast, Southeast, Heartland, Southwest and Northwest of America. "The Vistas of Liberty designs will profile the unique character and charisma of our nation's diverse landscapes, capturing the spirit and strength of America and its people." The Proof has a special design of incuse sculpting, that is below the surface plane of the coin, reading E Pluribus Unum, obverse, and fineness, reverse. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Eagle over New England, Mercanti, mintage $25 PR 14,873. Low POP. John M. Mercanti (obverse), John M. Mercanti (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $25 - 0.2501 oz (7.780 grams; 1/4 oz actual platinum weight), 22 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 1998 was $372.15. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future". The reverse is of an "Eagle Over New England." This year was the first of the five-year "Vistas of Liberty" series from 1998 through 2002. The five Vistas are Northeast, Southeast, Heartland, Southwest and Northwest of America. "The Vistas of Liberty designs will profile the unique character and charisma of our nation's diverse landscapes, capturing the spirit and strength of America and its people." The Proof has a special design of incuse sculpting, that is below the surface plane of the coin, reading E Pluribus Unum, obverse, and fineness, reverse. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Eagle above southeastern wetlands, Mercanti, mintage $25 PR 13,507. John M. Mercanti (obverse), John M. Mercanti (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $25 - 0.2501 oz (7.780 grams; 1/4 oz actual platinum weight), 22 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 1999 was $377.93. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is an "Eagle Above Southeastern Wetlands." The 1999 alligator crawling out of the swamp and the 2001 Saguaro Cacti in the desert are my favorite two coins of the entire series due to the photographic beauty of the vista sculpture. This year was the second of the five-year "Vistas of Liberty" series from 1998 through 2002. The five Vistas are Northeast, Southeast, Heartland, Southwest and Northwest of America. "The Vistas of Liberty designs will profile the unique character and charisma of our nation's diverse landscapes, capturing the spirit and strength of America and its people." The Proof has a special design of incuse sculpting, that is below the surface plane of the coin, reading E Pluribus Unum, obverse, and fineness, reverse. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Eagle above southeastern wetlands, Mercanti, mintage $25 PR 13,507. John M. Mercanti (obverse), John M. Mercanti (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $25 - 0.2501 oz (7.780 grams; 1/4 oz actual platinum weight), 22 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 1999 was $377.93. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is an "Eagle Above Southeastern Wetlands." The 1999 alligator crawling out of the swamp and the 2001 Saguaro Cacti in the desert are my favorite two coins of the entire series due to the photographic beauty of the vista sculpture. This year was the second of the five-year "Vistas of Liberty" series from 1998 through 2002. The five Vistas are Northeast, Southeast, Heartland, Southwest and Northwest of America. "The Vistas of Liberty designs will profile the unique character and charisma of our nation's diverse landscapes, capturing the spirit and strength of America and its people." The Proof has a special design of incuse sculpting, that is below the surface plane of the coin, reading E Pluribus Unum, obverse, and fineness, reverse. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Eagle above southeastern wetlands, Mercanti, mintage $25 PR 13,507. John M. Mercanti (obverse), John M. Mercanti (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $25 - 0.2501 oz (7.780 grams; 1/4 oz actual platinum weight), 22 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 1999 was $377.93. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is an "Eagle Above Southeastern Wetlands." The 1999 alligator crawling out of the swamp and the 2001 Saguaro Cacti in the desert are my favorite two coins of the entire series due to the photographic beauty of the vista sculpture. This year was the second of the five-year "Vistas of Liberty" series from 1998 through 2002. The five Vistas are Northeast, Southeast, Heartland, Southwest and Northwest of America. "The Vistas of Liberty designs will profile the unique character and charisma of our nation's diverse landscapes, capturing the spirit and strength of America and its people." The Proof has a special design of incuse sculpting, that is below the surface plane of the coin, reading E Pluribus Unum, obverse, and fineness, reverse. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Eagle above southeastern wetlands, Mercanti, mintage $25 PR 13,507. John M. Mercanti (obverse), John M. Mercanti (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $25 - 0.2501 oz (7.780 grams; 1/4 oz actual platinum weight), 22 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 1999 was $377.93. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is an "Eagle Above Southeastern Wetlands." The 1999 alligator crawling out of the swamp and the 2001 Saguaro Cacti in the desert are my favorite two coins of the entire series due to the photographic beauty of the vista sculpture. This year was the second of the five-year "Vistas of Liberty" series from 1998 through 2002. The five Vistas are Northeast, Southeast, Heartland, Southwest and Northwest of America. "The Vistas of Liberty designs will profile the unique character and charisma of our nation's diverse landscapes, capturing the spirit and strength of America and its people." The Proof has a special design of incuse sculpting, that is below the surface plane of the coin, reading E Pluribus Unum, obverse, and fineness, reverse. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Eagle above America's heartland, Maletsky, mintage $25 PR 11,995. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Alfred Maletsky (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $25 - 0.2501 oz (7.780 grams; 1/4 oz actual platinum weight), 22 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2000 was $544.03. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is an "Eagle Above America's Heartland." This year was the third of the five-year "Vistas of Liberty" series from 1998 through 2002. The five Vistas are Northeast, Southeast, Heartland, Southwest and Northwest of America. "The Vistas of Liberty designs will profile the unique character and charisma of our nation's diverse landscapes, capturing the spirit and strength of America and its people." The Proof has a special design of incuse sculpting, that is below the surface plane of the coin, reading E Pluribus Unum, obverse, and fineness, reverse. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Eagle above America's heartland, Maletsky, mintage $25 PR 11,995. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Alfred Maletsky (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $25 - 0.2501 oz (7.780 grams; 1/4 oz actual platinum weight), 22 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2000 was $544.03. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is an "Eagle Above America's Heartland." This year was the third of the five-year "Vistas of Liberty" series from 1998 through 2002. The five Vistas are Northeast, Southeast, Heartland, Southwest and Northwest of America. "The Vistas of Liberty designs will profile the unique character and charisma of our nation's diverse landscapes, capturing the spirit and strength of America and its people." The Proof has a special design of incuse sculpting, that is below the surface plane of the coin, reading E Pluribus Unum, obverse, and fineness, reverse. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Eagle above America's heartland, Maletsky, mintage $25 PR 11,995. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Alfred Maletsky (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $25 - 0.2501 oz (7.780 grams; 1/4 oz actual platinum weight), 22 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2000 was $544.03. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is an "Eagle Above America's Heartland." This year was the third of the five-year "Vistas of Liberty" series from 1998 through 2002. The five Vistas are Northeast, Southeast, Heartland, Southwest and Northwest of America. "The Vistas of Liberty designs will profile the unique character and charisma of our nation's diverse landscapes, capturing the spirit and strength of America and its people." The Proof has a special design of incuse sculpting, that is below the surface plane of the coin, reading E Pluribus Unum, obverse, and fineness, reverse. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Eagle above America's heartland, Maletsky, mintage $25 PR 11,995. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Alfred Maletsky (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $25 - 0.2501 oz (7.780 grams; 1/4 oz actual platinum weight), 22 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2000 was $544.03. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is an "Eagle Above America's Heartland." This year was the third of the five-year "Vistas of Liberty" series from 1998 through 2002. The five Vistas are Northeast, Southeast, Heartland, Southwest and Northwest of America. "The Vistas of Liberty designs will profile the unique character and charisma of our nation's diverse landscapes, capturing the spirit and strength of America and its people." The Proof has a special design of incuse sculpting, that is below the surface plane of the coin, reading E Pluribus Unum, obverse, and fineness, reverse. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Eagle above America's Southwest, Rogers, mintage $25 PR 8,847. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Thomas D. Rogers Sr. (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $25 - 0.2501 oz (7.780 grams; 1/4 oz actual platinum weight), 22 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2001 was $529.04. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is an "Eagle Above America's Southwest." The 1999 alligator crawling out of the swamp and the 2001 Saguaro Cacti in the desert are my favorite two coins of the entire series due to the photographic beauty of the vista sculpture. This year was the fourth of the five-year "Vistas of Liberty" series from 1998 through 2002. The five Vistas are Northeast, Southeast, Heartland, Southwest and Northwest of America. "The Vistas of Liberty designs will profile the unique character and charisma of our nation's diverse landscapes, capturing the spirit and strength of America and its people." The Proof has a special design of incuse sculpting, that is below the surface plane of the coin, reading E Pluribus Unum, obverse, and fineness, reverse. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Eagle above America's Southwest, Rogers, mintage $25 PR 8,847. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Thomas D. Rogers Sr. (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $25 - 0.2501 oz (7.780 grams; 1/4 oz actual platinum weight), 22 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2001 was $529.04. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is an "Eagle Above America's Southwest." The 1999 alligator crawling out of the swamp and the 2001 Saguaro Cacti in the desert are my favorite two coins of the entire series due to the photographic beauty of the vista sculpture. This year was the fourth of the five-year "Vistas of Liberty" series from 1998 through 2002. The five Vistas are Northeast, Southeast, Heartland, Southwest and Northwest of America. "The Vistas of Liberty designs will profile the unique character and charisma of our nation's diverse landscapes, capturing the spirit and strength of America and its people." The Proof has a special design of incuse sculpting, that is below the surface plane of the coin, reading E Pluribus Unum, obverse, and fineness, reverse. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Eagle fishing in America's northwest, Maletsky, mintage $25 PR 9,282. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Alfred Maletsky (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $25 - 0.2501 oz (7.780 grams; 1/4 oz actual platinum weight), 22 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2002 was $539.11. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is an "Eagle Fishing in America's Northwest." This was the final year of the five-year "Vistas of Liberty" series from 1998 through 2002. The five Vistas are Northeast, Southeast, Heartland, Southwest and Northwest of America. "The Vistas of Liberty designs will profile the unique character and charisma of our nation's diverse landscapes, capturing the spirit and strength of America and its people." The Proof has a special design of incuse sculpting, that is below the surface plane of the coin, reading E Pluribus Unum, obverse, and fineness, reverse. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Eagle fishing in America's northwest, Maletsky, mintage $25 PR 9,282. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Alfred Maletsky (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $25 - 0.2501 oz (7.780 grams; 1/4 oz actual platinum weight), 22 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2002 was $539.11. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is an "Eagle Fishing in America's Northwest." This was the final year of the five-year "Vistas of Liberty" series from 1998 through 2002. The five Vistas are Northeast, Southeast, Heartland, Southwest and Northwest of America. "The Vistas of Liberty designs will profile the unique character and charisma of our nation's diverse landscapes, capturing the spirit and strength of America and its people." The Proof has a special design of incuse sculpting, that is below the surface plane of the coin, reading E Pluribus Unum, obverse, and fineness, reverse. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Eagle fishing in America's northwest, Maletsky, mintage $25 PR 9,282. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Alfred Maletsky (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $25 - 0.2501 oz (7.780 grams; 1/4 oz actual platinum weight), 22 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2002 was $539.11. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is an "Eagle Fishing in America's Northwest." This was the final year of the five-year "Vistas of Liberty" series from 1998 through 2002. The five Vistas are Northeast, Southeast, Heartland, Southwest and Northwest of America. "The Vistas of Liberty designs will profile the unique character and charisma of our nation's diverse landscapes, capturing the spirit and strength of America and its people." The Proof has a special design of incuse sculpting, that is below the surface plane of the coin, reading E Pluribus Unum, obverse, and fineness, reverse. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Eagle fishing in America's northwest, Maletsky, mintage $25 PR 9,282. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Alfred Maletsky (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $25 - 0.2501 oz (7.780 grams; 1/4 oz actual platinum weight), 22 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2002 was $539.11. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is an "Eagle Fishing in America's Northwest." This was the final year of the five-year "Vistas of Liberty" series from 1998 through 2002. The five Vistas are Northeast, Southeast, Heartland, Southwest and Northwest of America. "The Vistas of Liberty designs will profile the unique character and charisma of our nation's diverse landscapes, capturing the spirit and strength of America and its people." The Proof has a special design of incuse sculpting, that is below the surface plane of the coin, reading E Pluribus Unum, obverse, and fineness, reverse. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Bald eagle in front of American flag, Maletsky, mintage $25 PR 7,044. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Alfred Maletsky (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $25 - 0.2501 oz (7.780 grams; 1/4 oz actual platinum weight), 22 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2003 was $691.31. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is an "Eagle held a branch of Rocky Mountain pine before the American flag." This design marked the first time in history that the American bald eagle and Old Glory appeared together on a U.S. coin. The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee teamed with Mint artists and the Commission on Fine Arts to create more patriotic themes. Years 2003 through 2005 used the patriotic themes with the bald eagle figuring prominently in the design. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Bald eagle in front of American flag, Maletsky, mintage $25 PR 7,044. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Alfred Maletsky (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $25 - 0.2501 oz (7.780 grams; 1/4 oz actual platinum weight), 22 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2003 was $691.31. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is an "Eagle held a branch of Rocky Mountain pine before the American flag." This design marked the first time in history that the American bald eagle and Old Glory appeared together on a U.S. coin. The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee teamed with Mint artists and the Commission on Fine Arts to create more patriotic themes. Years 2003 through 2005 used the patriotic themes with the bald eagle figuring prominently in the design. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Bald eagle in front of American flag, Maletsky, mintage $25 PR 7,044. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Alfred Maletsky (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $25 - 0.2501 oz (7.780 grams; 1/4 oz actual platinum weight), 22 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2003 was $691.31. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is an "Eagle held a branch of Rocky Mountain pine before the American flag." This design marked the first time in history that the American bald eagle and Old Glory appeared together on a U.S. coin. The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee teamed with Mint artists and the Commission on Fine Arts to create more patriotic themes. Years 2003 through 2005 used the patriotic themes with the bald eagle figuring prominently in the design. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Bald eagle in front of American flag, Maletsky, mintage $25 PR 7,044. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Alfred Maletsky (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $25 - 0.2501 oz (7.780 grams; 1/4 oz actual platinum weight), 22 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2003 was $691.31. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is an "Eagle held a branch of Rocky Mountain pine before the American flag." This design marked the first time in history that the American bald eagle and Old Glory appeared together on a U.S. coin. The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee teamed with Mint artists and the Commission on Fine Arts to create more patriotic themes. Years 2003 through 2005 used the patriotic themes with the bald eagle figuring prominently in the design. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
'America' on U.S. Customs House in NY, Weaver, mintage $25 PR 5,193. KEY. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Donna Weaver (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $25 - 0.2501 oz (7.780 grams; 1/4 oz actual platinum weight), 22 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2004 was $845.31. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is an "A depiction of Daniel Chester French's statue "America" from the U.S. Custom House in New York City, showing a seated Liberty with an eagle at her feet." The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee teamed with Mint artists and the Commission on Fine Arts to create more patriotic themes. Years 2003 through 2005 used the patriotic themes with the bald eagle figuring prominently in the design. The 2004 issue saw notably smaller mintages with production dropping by about 30 percent and their issue price increased by 25 percent to adjust for rising bullion prices, resulting in record lows for this series. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
'America' on U.S. Customs House in NY, Weaver, mintage $25 PR 5,193. KEY. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Donna Weaver (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $25 - 0.2501 oz (7.780 grams; 1/4 oz actual platinum weight), 22 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2004 was $845.31. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is an "A depiction of Daniel Chester French's statue "America" from the U.S. Custom House in New York City, showing a seated Liberty with an eagle at her feet." The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee teamed with Mint artists and the Commission on Fine Arts to create more patriotic themes. Years 2003 through 2005 used the patriotic themes with the bald eagle figuring prominently in the design. The 2004 issue saw notably smaller mintages with production dropping by about 30 percent and their issue price increased by 25 percent to adjust for rising bullion prices, resulting in record lows for this series. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Eagle guarding a cornucopia of riches, Weaver, mintage $25 PR 6,592. KEY. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Donna Weaver (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $25 - 0.2501 oz (7.780 grams; 1/4 oz actual platinum weight), 22 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2005 was $896.87. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is a "Traditional heraldic eagle design of a bald eagle with outstretched wings, guarding with a shield a cornucopia of American riches - wheat, grapes, and other agricultural bounty." The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee teamed with Mint artists and the Commission on Fine Arts to create more patriotic themes. Years 2003 through 2005 used the patriotic themes with the bald eagle figuring prominently in the design. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Eagle guarding a cornucopia of riches, Weaver, mintage $25 PR 6,592. KEY. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Donna Weaver (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $25 - 0.2501 oz (7.780 grams; 1/4 oz actual platinum weight), 22 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2005 was $896.87. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is a "Traditional heraldic eagle design of a bald eagle with outstretched wings, guarding with a shield a cornucopia of American riches - wheat, grapes, and other agricultural bounty." The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee teamed with Mint artists and the Commission on Fine Arts to create more patriotic themes. Years 2003 through 2005 used the patriotic themes with the bald eagle figuring prominently in the design. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Legislative Branch, Iskowitz mintage $25 PR 7,813. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Joel Iskowitz (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $25 - 0.2501 oz (7.780 grams; 1/4 oz actual platinum weight), 22 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2006 was $1.142.31. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is the "Legislative Branch" of Democracy. The design is a rendition of the Legislative Muse flanked by two eagles symbolizing the strength and wisdom that guard the lawmaking process. Corinthian columns, emblematic of the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives, complete the scene. 2006 brought the first year of this design in a Uncirculated burnished planchet. Years 2006 through 2008 launched the 'Foundations of Democracy' designs. Only for the 1/2 ounce in 2007 was a reverse proof issued for the platinum eagle's 10th anniversary. The fractional ounce coins stopped production as of 2008. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Legislative Branch, Iskowitz mintage $25 PR 7,813. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Joel Iskowitz (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $25 - 0.2501 oz (7.780 grams; 1/4 oz actual platinum weight), 22 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2006 was $1.142.31. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is the "Legislative Branch" of Democracy. The design is a rendition of the Legislative Muse flanked by two eagles symbolizing the strength and wisdom that guard the lawmaking process. Corinthian columns, emblematic of the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives, complete the scene. 2006 brought the first year of this design in a Uncirculated burnished planchet. Years 2006 through 2008 launched the 'Foundations of Democracy' designs. Only for the 1/2 ounce in 2007 was a reverse proof issued for the platinum eagle's 10th anniversary. The fractional ounce coins stopped production as of 2008. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Executive Branch, Cleveland, mintage $25 PR 6,017. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Thomas Cleveland (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $25 - 0.2501 oz (7.780 grams; 1/4 oz actual platinum weight), 22 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2007 was $1,303.05. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is the "Executive Branch" of Democracy. This year's design is a bald eagle with wings widespread, symbolizing freedom, and a ribbon-draped shield "at the ready to enforce the laws that guarantee those freedoms." Years 2006 through 2008 launched the 'Foundations of Democracy' designs. Only for the 1/2 ounce in 2007 was a reverse proof issued for the platinum eagle's 10th anniversary. The fractional ounce coins stopped production as of 2008. 2007 also saw the accidental release of the "Frosted Freedom" pre-production variety of up to 21 proofs. A few have been sold in the market place for significant premiums due to pre-production error release coins. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Executive Branch, Cleveland, mintage $25 PR 6,017. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Thomas Cleveland (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $25 - 0.2501 oz (7.780 grams; 1/4 oz actual platinum weight), 22 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2007 was $1,303.05. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is the "Executive Branch" of Democracy. This year's design is a bald eagle with wings widespread, symbolizing freedom, and a ribbon-draped shield "at the ready to enforce the laws that guarantee those freedoms." Years 2006 through 2008 launched the 'Foundations of Democracy' designs. Only for the 1/2 ounce in 2007 was a reverse proof issued for the platinum eagle's 10th anniversary. The fractional ounce coins stopped production as of 2008. 2007 also saw the accidental release of the "Frosted Freedom" pre-production variety of up to 21 proofs. A few have been sold in the market place for significant premiums due to pre-production error release coins. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Judicial Branch, Iskowitz, mintage $25 PR 4,153. KEY. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Joel Iskowitz (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $25 - 0.2501 oz (7.780 grams; 1/4 oz actual platinum weight), 22 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2008 was $1,573.53. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is the "Judicial Branch" of Democracy. I particularly enjoy this design and am very fond of the draped eagle, the balance scale and the knife in hand. This is one of the best designs of modern coinage available. Due to the significant economic events of 2008, platinum prices were erratic over the year, resulting in a significantly low mintage for the 2008 series, leading to this issue becoming a Key date for the series. Years 2006 through 2008 launched the 'Foundations of Democracy' designs. Only for the 1/2 ounce in 2007 was a reverse proof issued for the platinum eagle's 10th anniversary. The fractional ounce coins stopped production as of 2008. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Judicial Branch, Iskowitz, mintage $25 PR 4,153. KEY. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Joel Iskowitz (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $25 - 0.2501 oz (7.780 grams; 1/4 oz actual platinum weight), 22 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2008 was $1,573.53. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is the "Judicial Branch" of Democracy. I particularly enjoy this design and am very fond of the draped eagle, the balance scale and the knife in hand. This is one of the best designs of modern coinage available. Due to the significant economic events of 2008, platinum prices were erratic over the year, resulting in a significantly low mintage for the 2008 series, leading to this issue becoming a Key date for the series. Years 2006 through 2008 launched the 'Foundations of Democracy' designs. Only for the 1/2 ounce in 2007 was a reverse proof issued for the platinum eagle's 10th anniversary. The fractional ounce coins stopped production as of 2008. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
(Keep) (Mercanti Signed) John M. Mercanti Label. Soaring bald eagle in front of rising sun, Rogers, mintage $50 PR 15,431. Low POP. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Thomas D. Rogers Sr. (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $50 - 0.5003 oz (15.560 grams; 1/2 oz actual platinum weight), 27 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 1997 was $395.23. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future". The reverse is of a flying eagle with wings extended for soaring (rather than in mid-flap, like so many flying eagle depictions.) Inaugural issue of the platinum proof. Quoted by Mint Director Diehl "The arrival of the Platinum Eagle has been one of the most anticipated stories on the numismatic horizon during 1997". The 1997 $100 (same design as this coin) American Platinum Eagle was ranked "Most Popular" by World Coin News in its "Coin of the Year" competition. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
(Keep) (Mercanti Signed) John M. Mercanti Label. Soaring bald eagle in front of rising sun, Rogers, mintage $50 PR 15,431. Low POP. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Thomas D. Rogers Sr. (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $50 - 0.5003 oz (15.560 grams; 1/2 oz actual platinum weight), 27 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 1997 was $395.23. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future". The reverse is of a flying eagle with wings extended for soaring (rather than in mid-flap, like so many flying eagle depictions.) Inaugural issue of the platinum proof. Quoted by Mint Director Diehl "The arrival of the Platinum Eagle has been one of the most anticipated stories on the numismatic horizon during 1997". The 1997 $100 (same design as this coin) American Platinum Eagle was ranked "Most Popular" by World Coin News in its "Coin of the Year" competition. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
(Keep) (Mercanti Signed) John M. Mercanti Label. Soaring bald eagle in front of rising sun, Rogers, mintage $50 PR 15,431. Low POP. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Thomas D. Rogers Sr. (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $50 - 0.5003 oz (15.560 grams; 1/2 oz actual platinum weight), 27 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 1997 was $395.23. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future". The reverse is of a flying eagle with wings extended for soaring (rather than in mid-flap, like so many flying eagle depictions.) Inaugural issue of the platinum proof. Quoted by Mint Director Diehl "The arrival of the Platinum Eagle has been one of the most anticipated stories on the numismatic horizon during 1997". The 1997 $100 (same design as this coin) American Platinum Eagle was ranked "Most Popular" by World Coin News in its "Coin of the Year" competition. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
(Keep) (Mercanti Signed) John M. Mercanti Label. Soaring bald eagle in front of rising sun, Rogers, mintage $50 PR 15,431. Low POP. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Thomas D. Rogers Sr. (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $50 - 0.5003 oz (15.560 grams; 1/2 oz actual platinum weight), 27 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 1997 was $395.23. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future". The reverse is of a flying eagle with wings extended for soaring (rather than in mid-flap, like so many flying eagle depictions.) Inaugural issue of the platinum proof. Quoted by Mint Director Diehl "The arrival of the Platinum Eagle has been one of the most anticipated stories on the numismatic horizon during 1997". The 1997 $100 (same design as this coin) American Platinum Eagle was ranked "Most Popular" by World Coin News in its "Coin of the Year" competition. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
(1) Eagle over New England, Mercanti, mintage $50 PR 13,836. John M. Mercanti (obverse), John M. Mercanti (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $50 - 0.5003 oz (15.560 grams; 1/2 oz actual platinum weight), 27 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 1998 was $372.15. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future". The reverse is of an "Eagle Over New England." This year was the first of the five-year "Vistas of Liberty" series from 1998 through 2002. The five Vistas are Northeast, Southeast, Heartland, Southwest and Northwest of America. "The Vistas of Liberty designs will profile the unique character and charisma of our nation's diverse landscapes, capturing the spirit and strength of America and its people." The Proof has a special design of incuse sculpting, that is below the surface plane of the coin, reading E Pluribus Unum, obverse, and fineness, reverse. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
(1) Eagle over New England, Mercanti, mintage $50 PR 13,836. John M. Mercanti (obverse), John M. Mercanti (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $50 - 0.5003 oz (15.560 grams; 1/2 oz actual platinum weight), 27 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 1998 was $372.15. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future". The reverse is of an "Eagle Over New England." This year was the first of the five-year "Vistas of Liberty" series from 1998 through 2002. The five Vistas are Northeast, Southeast, Heartland, Southwest and Northwest of America. "The Vistas of Liberty designs will profile the unique character and charisma of our nation's diverse landscapes, capturing the spirit and strength of America and its people." The Proof has a special design of incuse sculpting, that is below the surface plane of the coin, reading E Pluribus Unum, obverse, and fineness, reverse. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Eagle above southeastern wetlands, Mercanti, mintage $50 PR 11,103. John M. Mercanti (obverse), John M. Mercanti (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $50 - 0.5003 oz (15.560 grams; 1/2 oz actual platinum weight), 27 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 1999 was $377.93. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is an "Eagle Above Southeastern Wetlands." The 1999 alligator crawling out of the swamp and the 2001 Saguaro Cacti in the desert are my favorite two coins of the entire series due to the photographic beauty of the vista sculpture. This year was the second of the five-year "Vistas of Liberty" series from 1998 through 2002. The five Vistas are Northeast, Southeast, Heartland, Southwest and Northwest of America. "The Vistas of Liberty designs will profile the unique character and charisma of our nation's diverse landscapes, capturing the spirit and strength of America and its people." The Proof has a special design of incuse sculpting, that is below the surface plane of the coin, reading E Pluribus Unum, obverse, and fineness, reverse. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Eagle above southeastern wetlands, Mercanti, mintage $50 PR 11,103. John M. Mercanti (obverse), John M. Mercanti (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $50 - 0.5003 oz (15.560 grams; 1/2 oz actual platinum weight), 27 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 1999 was $377.93. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is an "Eagle Above Southeastern Wetlands." The 1999 alligator crawling out of the swamp and the 2001 Saguaro Cacti in the desert are my favorite two coins of the entire series due to the photographic beauty of the vista sculpture. This year was the second of the five-year "Vistas of Liberty" series from 1998 through 2002. The five Vistas are Northeast, Southeast, Heartland, Southwest and Northwest of America. "The Vistas of Liberty designs will profile the unique character and charisma of our nation's diverse landscapes, capturing the spirit and strength of America and its people." The Proof has a special design of incuse sculpting, that is below the surface plane of the coin, reading E Pluribus Unum, obverse, and fineness, reverse. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Eagle above southeastern wetlands, Mercanti, mintage $50 PR 11,103. John M. Mercanti (obverse), John M. Mercanti (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $50 - 0.5003 oz (15.560 grams; 1/2 oz actual platinum weight), 27 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 1999 was $377.93. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is an "Eagle Above Southeastern Wetlands." The 1999 alligator crawling out of the swamp and the 2001 Saguaro Cacti in the desert are my favorite two coins of the entire series due to the photographic beauty of the vista sculpture. This year was the second of the five-year "Vistas of Liberty" series from 1998 through 2002. The five Vistas are Northeast, Southeast, Heartland, Southwest and Northwest of America. "The Vistas of Liberty designs will profile the unique character and charisma of our nation's diverse landscapes, capturing the spirit and strength of America and its people." The Proof has a special design of incuse sculpting, that is below the surface plane of the coin, reading E Pluribus Unum, obverse, and fineness, reverse. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Eagle above southeastern wetlands, Mercanti, mintage $50 PR 11,103. John M. Mercanti (obverse), John M. Mercanti (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $50 - 0.5003 oz (15.560 grams; 1/2 oz actual platinum weight), 27 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 1999 was $377.93. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is an "Eagle Above Southeastern Wetlands." The 1999 alligator crawling out of the swamp and the 2001 Saguaro Cacti in the desert are my favorite two coins of the entire series due to the photographic beauty of the vista sculpture. This year was the second of the five-year "Vistas of Liberty" series from 1998 through 2002. The five Vistas are Northeast, Southeast, Heartland, Southwest and Northwest of America. "The Vistas of Liberty designs will profile the unique character and charisma of our nation's diverse landscapes, capturing the spirit and strength of America and its people." The Proof has a special design of incuse sculpting, that is below the surface plane of the coin, reading E Pluribus Unum, obverse, and fineness, reverse. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Eagle above America's heartland, Maletsky, mintage $50 PR 11,049. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Alfred Maletsky (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $50 - 0.5003 oz (15.560 grams; 1/2 oz actual platinum weight), 27 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2000 was $544.03. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is an "Eagle Above America's Heartland." This year was the third of the five-year "Vistas of Liberty" series from 1998 through 2002. The five Vistas are Northeast, Southeast, Heartland, Southwest and Northwest of America. "The Vistas of Liberty designs will profile the unique character and charisma of our nation's diverse landscapes, capturing the spirit and strength of America and its people." The Proof has a special design of incuse sculpting, that is below the surface plane of the coin, reading E Pluribus Unum, obverse, and fineness, reverse. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Eagle above America's heartland, Maletsky, mintage $50 PR 11,049. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Alfred Maletsky (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $50 - 0.5003 oz (15.560 grams; 1/2 oz actual platinum weight), 27 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2000 was $544.03. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is an "Eagle Above America's Heartland." This year was the third of the five-year "Vistas of Liberty" series from 1998 through 2002. The five Vistas are Northeast, Southeast, Heartland, Southwest and Northwest of America. "The Vistas of Liberty designs will profile the unique character and charisma of our nation's diverse landscapes, capturing the spirit and strength of America and its people." The Proof has a special design of incuse sculpting, that is below the surface plane of the coin, reading E Pluribus Unum, obverse, and fineness, reverse. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Eagle above Southwest, Rogers, mintage $50 PR 8,254. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Thomas D. Rogers Sr. (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $50 - 0.5003 oz (15.560 grams; 1/2 oz actual platinum weight), 27 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2001 was $529.04. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is an "Eagle Above America's Southwest." The 1999 alligator crawling out of the swamp and the 2001 Saguaro Cacti in the desert are my favorite two coins of the entire series due to the photographic beauty of the vista sculpture. This year was the fourth of the five-year "Vistas of Liberty" series from 1998 through 2002. The five Vistas are Northeast, Southeast, Heartland, Southwest and Northwest of America. "The Vistas of Liberty designs will profile the unique character and charisma of our nation's diverse landscapes, capturing the spirit and strength of America and its people." The Proof has a special design of incuse sculpting, that is below the surface plane of the coin, reading E Pluribus Unum, obverse, and fineness, reverse. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Eagle above Southwest, Rogers, mintage $50 PR 8,254. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Thomas D. Rogers Sr. (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $50 - 0.5003 oz (15.560 grams; 1/2 oz actual platinum weight), 27 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2001 was $529.04. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is an "Eagle Above America's Southwest." The 1999 alligator crawling out of the swamp and the 2001 Saguaro Cacti in the desert are my favorite two coins of the entire series due to the photographic beauty of the vista sculpture. This year was the fourth of the five-year "Vistas of Liberty" series from 1998 through 2002. The five Vistas are Northeast, Southeast, Heartland, Southwest and Northwest of America. "The Vistas of Liberty designs will profile the unique character and charisma of our nation's diverse landscapes, capturing the spirit and strength of America and its people." The Proof has a special design of incuse sculpting, that is below the surface plane of the coin, reading E Pluribus Unum, obverse, and fineness, reverse. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Eagle above Southwest, Rogers, mintage $50 PR 8,254. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Thomas D. Rogers Sr. (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $50 - 0.5003 oz (15.560 grams; 1/2 oz actual platinum weight), 27 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2001 was $529.04. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is an "Eagle Above America's Southwest." The 1999 alligator crawling out of the swamp and the 2001 Saguaro Cacti in the desert are my favorite two coins of the entire series due to the photographic beauty of the vista sculpture. This year was the fourth of the five-year "Vistas of Liberty" series from 1998 through 2002. The five Vistas are Northeast, Southeast, Heartland, Southwest and Northwest of America. "The Vistas of Liberty designs will profile the unique character and charisma of our nation's diverse landscapes, capturing the spirit and strength of America and its people." The Proof has a special design of incuse sculpting, that is below the surface plane of the coin, reading E Pluribus Unum, obverse, and fineness, reverse. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Eagle fishing in America's northwest, Maletsky, mintage $50 PR 8,772. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Alfred Maletsky (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $50 - 0.5003 oz (15.560 grams; 1/2 oz actual platinum weight), 27 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2002 was $539.11. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is an "Eagle Fishing in America's Northwest." This was the final year of the five-year "Vistas of Liberty" series from 1998 through 2002. The five Vistas are Northeast, Southeast, Heartland, Southwest and Northwest of America. "The Vistas of Liberty designs will profile the unique character and charisma of our nation's diverse landscapes, capturing the spirit and strength of America and its people." The Proof has a special design of incuse sculpting, that is below the surface plane of the coin, reading E Pluribus Unum, obverse, and fineness, reverse. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Eagle fishing in America's northwest, Maletsky, mintage $50 PR 8,772. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Alfred Maletsky (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $50 - 0.5003 oz (15.560 grams; 1/2 oz actual platinum weight), 27 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2002 was $539.11. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is an "Eagle Fishing in America's Northwest." This was the final year of the five-year "Vistas of Liberty" series from 1998 through 2002. The five Vistas are Northeast, Southeast, Heartland, Southwest and Northwest of America. "The Vistas of Liberty designs will profile the unique character and charisma of our nation's diverse landscapes, capturing the spirit and strength of America and its people." The Proof has a special design of incuse sculpting, that is below the surface plane of the coin, reading E Pluribus Unum, obverse, and fineness, reverse. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Bald eagle in front of American flag, Maletsky, mintage $50 PR 7,131. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Alfred Maletsky (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $50 - 0.5003 oz (15.560 grams; 1/2 oz actual platinum weight), 27 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2003 was $691.31. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is an "Eagle held a branch of Rocky Mountain pine before the American flag." This design marked the first time in history that the American bald eagle and Old Glory appeared together on a U.S. coin. The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee teamed with Mint artists and the Commission on Fine Arts to create more patriotic themes. Years 2003 through 2005 used the patriotic themes with the bald eagle figuring prominently in the design. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Bald eagle in front of American flag, Maletsky, mintage $50 PR 7,131. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Alfred Maletsky (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $50 - 0.5003 oz (15.560 grams; 1/2 oz actual platinum weight), 27 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2003 was $691.31. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is an "Eagle held a branch of Rocky Mountain pine before the American flag." This design marked the first time in history that the American bald eagle and Old Glory appeared together on a U.S. coin. The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee teamed with Mint artists and the Commission on Fine Arts to create more patriotic themes. Years 2003 through 2005 used the patriotic themes with the bald eagle figuring prominently in the design. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
'America' on U.S. Customs House in NY, Weaver, mintage $50 PR 5,063. KEY. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Donna Weaver (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $50 - 0.5003 oz (15.560 grams; 1/2 oz actual platinum weight), 27 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2004 was $845.31. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is an "A depiction of Daniel Chester French's statue "America" from the U.S. Custom House in New York City, showing a seated Liberty with an eagle at her feet." The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee teamed with Mint artists and the Commission on Fine Arts to create more patriotic themes. Years 2003 through 2005 used the patriotic themes with the bald eagle figuring prominently in the design. The 2004 issue saw notably smaller mintages with production dropping by about 30 percent and their issue price increased by 25 percent to adjust for rising bullion prices, resulting in record lows for this series. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
'America' on U.S. Customs House in NY, Weaver, mintage $50 PR 5,063. KEY. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Donna Weaver (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $50 - 0.5003 oz (15.560 grams; 1/2 oz actual platinum weight), 27 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2004 was $845.31. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is an "A depiction of Daniel Chester French's statue "America" from the U.S. Custom House in New York City, showing a seated Liberty with an eagle at her feet." The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee teamed with Mint artists and the Commission on Fine Arts to create more patriotic themes. Years 2003 through 2005 used the patriotic themes with the bald eagle figuring prominently in the design. The 2004 issue saw notably smaller mintages with production dropping by about 30 percent and their issue price increased by 25 percent to adjust for rising bullion prices, resulting in record lows for this series. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
'America' on U.S. Customs House in NY, Weaver, mintage $50 PR 5,063. KEY. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Donna Weaver (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $50 - 0.5003 oz (15.560 grams; 1/2 oz actual platinum weight), 27 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2004 was $845.31. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is an "A depiction of Daniel Chester French's statue "America" from the U.S. Custom House in New York City, showing a seated Liberty with an eagle at her feet." The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee teamed with Mint artists and the Commission on Fine Arts to create more patriotic themes. Years 2003 through 2005 used the patriotic themes with the bald eagle figuring prominently in the design. The 2004 issue saw notably smaller mintages with production dropping by about 30 percent and their issue price increased by 25 percent to adjust for rising bullion prices, resulting in record lows for this series. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
'America' on U.S. Customs House in NY, Weaver, mintage $50 PR 5,063. KEY. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Donna Weaver (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $50 - 0.5003 oz (15.560 grams; 1/2 oz actual platinum weight), 27 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2004 was $845.31. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is an "A depiction of Daniel Chester French's statue "America" from the U.S. Custom House in New York City, showing a seated Liberty with an eagle at her feet." The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee teamed with Mint artists and the Commission on Fine Arts to create more patriotic themes. Years 2003 through 2005 used the patriotic themes with the bald eagle figuring prominently in the design. The 2004 issue saw notably smaller mintages with production dropping by about 30 percent and their issue price increased by 25 percent to adjust for rising bullion prices, resulting in record lows for this series. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Eagle guarding a cornucopia of riches, Weaver, mintage $50 PR 5,942. KEY. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Donna Weaver (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $50 - 0.5003 oz (15.560 grams; 1/2 oz actual platinum weight), 27 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2005 was $896.87. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is a "Traditional heraldic eagle design of a bald eagle with outstretched wings, guarding with a shield a cornucopia of American riches - wheat, grapes, and other agricultural bounty." The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee teamed with Mint artists and the Commission on Fine Arts to create more patriotic themes. Years 2003 through 2005 used the patriotic themes with the bald eagle figuring prominently in the design. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Eagle guarding a cornucopia of riches, Weaver, mintage $50 PR 5,942. KEY. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Donna Weaver (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $50 - 0.5003 oz (15.560 grams; 1/2 oz actual platinum weight), 27 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2005 was $896.87. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is a "Traditional heraldic eagle design of a bald eagle with outstretched wings, guarding with a shield a cornucopia of American riches - wheat, grapes, and other agricultural bounty." The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee teamed with Mint artists and the Commission on Fine Arts to create more patriotic themes. Years 2003 through 2005 used the patriotic themes with the bald eagle figuring prominently in the design. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Legislative Branch, Iskowitz, mintage $50 PR 7,649. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Joel Iskowitz (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $50 - 0.5003 oz (15.560 grams; 1/2 oz actual platinum weight), 27 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2006 was $1.142.31. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is the "Legislative Branch" of Democracy. The design is a rendition of the Legislative Muse flanked by two eagles symbolizing the strength and wisdom that guard the lawmaking process. Corinthian columns, emblematic of the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives, complete the scene. 2006 brought the first year of this design in a Uncirculated burnished planchet. Years 2006 through 2008 launched the 'Foundations of Democracy' designs. Only for the 1/2 ounce in 2007 was a reverse proof issued for the platinum eagle's 10th anniversary. The fractional ounce coins stopped production as of 2008. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Legislative Branch, Iskowitz, mintage $50 PR 7,649. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Joel Iskowitz (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $50 - 0.5003 oz (15.560 grams; 1/2 oz actual platinum weight), 27 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2006 was $1.142.31. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is the "Legislative Branch" of Democracy. The design is a rendition of the Legislative Muse flanked by two eagles symbolizing the strength and wisdom that guard the lawmaking process. Corinthian columns, emblematic of the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives, complete the scene. 2006 brought the first year of this design in a Uncirculated burnished planchet. Years 2006 through 2008 launched the 'Foundations of Democracy' designs. Only for the 1/2 ounce in 2007 was a reverse proof issued for the platinum eagle's 10th anniversary. The fractional ounce coins stopped production as of 2008. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Executive Branch, Cleveland, mintage $50 PR 25,519. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Thomas Cleveland (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $50 - 0.5003 oz (15.560 grams; 1/2 oz actual platinum weight), 27 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2007 was $1,303.05. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is the "Executive Branch" of Democracy. This year's design is a bald eagle with wings widespread, symbolizing freedom, and a ribbon-draped shield "at the ready to enforce the laws that guarantee those freedoms." Years 2006 through 2008 launched the 'Foundations of Democracy' designs. Only for the 1/2 ounce in 2007 was a reverse proof issued for the platinum eagle's 10th anniversary. The fractional ounce coins stopped production as of 2008. 2007 also saw the accidental release of the "Frosted Freedom" pre-production variety of up to 21 proofs. A few have been sold in the market place for significant premiums due to pre-production error release coins. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Executive Branch, Cleveland, mintage $50 PR 25,519. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Thomas Cleveland (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $50 - 0.5003 oz (15.560 grams; 1/2 oz actual platinum weight), 27 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2007 was $1,303.05. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is the "Executive Branch" of Democracy. This year's design is a bald eagle with wings widespread, symbolizing freedom, and a ribbon-draped shield "at the ready to enforce the laws that guarantee those freedoms." Years 2006 through 2008 launched the 'Foundations of Democracy' designs. Only for the 1/2 ounce in 2007 was a reverse proof issued for the platinum eagle's 10th anniversary. The fractional ounce coins stopped production as of 2008. 2007 also saw the accidental release of the "Frosted Freedom" pre-production variety of up to 21 proofs. A few have been sold in the market place for significant premiums due to pre-production error release coins. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
(1) Executive Branch, Reverse Proof, Cleveland, mintage $50 RPR 19,583. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Thomas Cleveland (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $50 - 0.5003 oz (15.560 grams; 1/2 oz actual platinum weight), 27 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2007 was $1,303.05. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is the "Executive Branch" of Democracy. This year's design is a bald eagle with wings widespread, symbolizing freedom, and a ribbon-draped shield "at the ready to enforce the laws that guarantee those freedoms." Years 2006 through 2008 launched the 'Foundations of Democracy' designs. Only for the 1/2 ounce in 2007 was a reverse proof issued for the platinum eagle's 10th anniversary. The fractional ounce coins stopped production as of 2008. 2007 also saw the accidental release of the "Frosted Freedom" pre-production variety of up to 21 proofs. A few have been sold in the market place for significant premiums due to pre-production error release coins. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
(1) Executive Branch, Reverse Proof, Cleveland, mintage $50 RPR 19,583. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Thomas Cleveland (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $50 - 0.5003 oz (15.560 grams; 1/2 oz actual platinum weight), 27 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2007 was $1,303.05. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is the "Executive Branch" of Democracy. This year's design is a bald eagle with wings widespread, symbolizing freedom, and a ribbon-draped shield "at the ready to enforce the laws that guarantee those freedoms." Years 2006 through 2008 launched the 'Foundations of Democracy' designs. Only for the 1/2 ounce in 2007 was a reverse proof issued for the platinum eagle's 10th anniversary. The fractional ounce coins stopped production as of 2008. 2007 also saw the accidental release of the "Frosted Freedom" pre-production variety of up to 21 proofs. A few have been sold in the market place for significant premiums due to pre-production error release coins. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Judicial Branch, Iskowitz, mintage $50 PR 4,020. KEY. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Joel Iskowitz (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $50 - 0.5003 oz (15.560 grams; 1/2 oz actual platinum weight), 27 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2008 was $1,573.53. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is the "Judicial Branch" of Democracy. I particularly enjoy this design and am very fond of the draped eagle, the balance scale and the knife in hand. This is one of the best designs of modern coinage available. Due to the significant economic events of 2008, platinum prices were erratic over the year, resulting in a significantly low mintage for the 2008 series, leading to this issue becoming a Key date for the series. Years 2006 through 2008 launched the 'Foundations of Democracy' designs. Only for the 1/2 ounce in 2007 was a reverse proof issued for the platinum eagle's 10th anniversary. The fractional ounce coins stopped production as of 2008. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Judicial Branch, Iskowitz, mintage $50 PR 4,020. KEY. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Joel Iskowitz (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $50 - 0.5003 oz (15.560 grams; 1/2 oz actual platinum weight), 27 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2008 was $1,573.53. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is the "Judicial Branch" of Democracy. I particularly enjoy this design and am very fond of the draped eagle, the balance scale and the knife in hand. This is one of the best designs of modern coinage available. Due to the significant economic events of 2008, platinum prices were erratic over the year, resulting in a significantly low mintage for the 2008 series, leading to this issue becoming a Key date for the series. Years 2006 through 2008 launched the 'Foundations of Democracy' designs. Only for the 1/2 ounce in 2007 was a reverse proof issued for the platinum eagle's 10th anniversary. The fractional ounce coins stopped production as of 2008. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Judicial Branch, Iskowitz, mintage $50 PR 4,020. KEY. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Joel Iskowitz (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $50 - 0.5003 oz (15.560 grams; 1/2 oz actual platinum weight), 27 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2008 was $1,573.53. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is the "Judicial Branch" of Democracy. I particularly enjoy this design and am very fond of the draped eagle, the balance scale and the knife in hand. This is one of the best designs of modern coinage available. Due to the significant economic events of 2008, platinum prices were erratic over the year, resulting in a significantly low mintage for the 2008 series, leading to this issue becoming a Key date for the series. Years 2006 through 2008 launched the 'Foundations of Democracy' designs. Only for the 1/2 ounce in 2007 was a reverse proof issued for the platinum eagle's 10th anniversary. The fractional ounce coins stopped production as of 2008. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Judicial Branch, Iskowitz, mintage $50 PR 4,020. KEY. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Joel Iskowitz (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $50 - 0.5003 oz (15.560 grams; 1/2 oz actual platinum weight), 27 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2008 was $1,573.53. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is the "Judicial Branch" of Democracy. I particularly enjoy this design and am very fond of the draped eagle, the balance scale and the knife in hand. This is one of the best designs of modern coinage available. Due to the significant economic events of 2008, platinum prices were erratic over the year, resulting in a significantly low mintage for the 2008 series, leading to this issue becoming a Key date for the series. Years 2006 through 2008 launched the 'Foundations of Democracy' designs. Only for the 1/2 ounce in 2007 was a reverse proof issued for the platinum eagle's 10th anniversary. The fractional ounce coins stopped production as of 2008. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Soaring bald eagle in front of rising sun, Rogers, mintage $100 PR 20,851. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Thomas D. Rogers Sr. (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 1997 was $395.23. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future". The reverse is of a flying eagle with wings extended for soaring (rather than in mid-flap, like so many flying eagle depictions.) Inaugural issue of the platinum proof. Quoted by Mint Director Diehl "The arrival of the Platinum Eagle has been one of the most anticipated stories on the numismatic horizon during 1997". This American Platinum Eagle coin (1997 $100) was ranked "Most Popular" by World Coin News in its "Coin of the Year" competition. When the first Proof platinum American Eagles were struck during their inaugural year in 1997, it took seven to nine strikes from the coinage dies to adequately execute the design relief. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Soaring bald eagle in front of rising sun, Rogers, mintage $100 PR 20,851. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Thomas D. Rogers Sr. (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 1997 was $395.23. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future". The reverse is of a flying eagle with wings extended for soaring (rather than in mid-flap, like so many flying eagle depictions.) Inaugural issue of the platinum proof. Quoted by Mint Director Diehl "The arrival of the Platinum Eagle has been one of the most anticipated stories on the numismatic horizon during 1997". This American Platinum Eagle coin (1997 $100) was ranked "Most Popular" by World Coin News in its "Coin of the Year" competition. When the first Proof platinum American Eagles were struck during their inaugural year in 1997, it took seven to nine strikes from the coinage dies to adequately execute the design relief. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Soaring bald eagle in front of rising sun, Rogers, mintage $100 PR 20,851. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Thomas D. Rogers Sr. (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 1997 was $395.23. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future". The reverse is of a flying eagle with wings extended for soaring (rather than in mid-flap, like so many flying eagle depictions.) Inaugural issue of the platinum proof. Quoted by Mint Director Diehl "The arrival of the Platinum Eagle has been one of the most anticipated stories on the numismatic horizon during 1997". This American Platinum Eagle coin (1997 $100) was ranked "Most Popular" by World Coin News in its "Coin of the Year" competition. When the first Proof platinum American Eagles were struck during their inaugural year in 1997, it took seven to nine strikes from the coinage dies to adequately execute the design relief. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Soaring bald eagle in front of rising sun, Rogers, mintage $100 PR 20,851. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Thomas D. Rogers Sr. (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 1997 was $395.23. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future". The reverse is of a flying eagle with wings extended for soaring (rather than in mid-flap, like so many flying eagle depictions.) Inaugural issue of the platinum proof. Quoted by Mint Director Diehl "The arrival of the Platinum Eagle has been one of the most anticipated stories on the numismatic horizon during 1997". This American Platinum Eagle coin (1997 $100) was ranked "Most Popular" by World Coin News in its "Coin of the Year" competition. When the first Proof platinum American Eagles were struck during their inaugural year in 1997, it took seven to nine strikes from the coinage dies to adequately execute the design relief. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Soaring bald eagle in front of rising sun, Rogers, mintage $100 PR 20,851. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Thomas D. Rogers Sr. (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 1997 was $395.23. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future". The reverse is of a flying eagle with wings extended for soaring (rather than in mid-flap, like so many flying eagle depictions.) Inaugural issue of the platinum proof. Quoted by Mint Director Diehl "The arrival of the Platinum Eagle has been one of the most anticipated stories on the numismatic horizon during 1997". This American Platinum Eagle coin (1997 $100) was ranked "Most Popular" by World Coin News in its "Coin of the Year" competition. When the first Proof platinum American Eagles were struck during their inaugural year in 1997, it took seven to nine strikes from the coinage dies to adequately execute the design relief. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Soaring bald eagle in front of rising sun, Rogers, mintage $100 PR 20,851. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Thomas D. Rogers Sr. (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 1997 was $395.23. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future". The reverse is of a flying eagle with wings extended for soaring (rather than in mid-flap, like so many flying eagle depictions.) Inaugural issue of the platinum proof. Quoted by Mint Director Diehl "The arrival of the Platinum Eagle has been one of the most anticipated stories on the numismatic horizon during 1997". This American Platinum Eagle coin (1997 $100) was ranked "Most Popular" by World Coin News in its "Coin of the Year" competition. When the first Proof platinum American Eagles were struck during their inaugural year in 1997, it took seven to nine strikes from the coinage dies to adequately execute the design relief. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Soaring bald eagle in front of rising sun, Rogers, mintage $100 PR 20,851. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Thomas D. Rogers Sr. (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 1997 was $395.23. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future". The reverse is of a flying eagle with wings extended for soaring (rather than in mid-flap, like so many flying eagle depictions.) Inaugural issue of the platinum proof. Quoted by Mint Director Diehl "The arrival of the Platinum Eagle has been one of the most anticipated stories on the numismatic horizon during 1997". This American Platinum Eagle coin (1997 $100) was ranked "Most Popular" by World Coin News in its "Coin of the Year" competition. When the first Proof platinum American Eagles were struck during their inaugural year in 1997, it took seven to nine strikes from the coinage dies to adequately execute the design relief. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Eagle over New England, Mercanti, mintage $100 PR 14,912. John M. Mercanti (obverse), John M. Mercanti (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 1998 was $372.15. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future". The reverse is of an "Eagle Over New England." This year was the first of the five-year "Vistas of Liberty" series from 1998 through 2002. The five Vistas are Northeast, Southeast, Heartland, Southwest and Northwest of America. "The Vistas of Liberty designs will profile the unique character and charisma of our nation's diverse landscapes, capturing the spirit and strength of America and its people." The Proof has a special design of incuse sculpting, that is below the surface plane of the coin, reading E Pluribus Unum, obverse, and fineness, reverse. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014. Additionally, the U.S. Mint utilized a photograph from local photographers to create the vistas of liberty. This photo was of the Bass Harbor Lighthouse with the addition of an eagle flying along the coastline toward his roost at moonrise. The photographer was paid with a one-ounce 1998 Proof coin and $200 for use of his artwork, as noted in a US Mint letter dated July 1, 1998. The photographer was Ed Elvidge, a retired photographer living on Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park for 35 years, interpreting the nature of the island through his lens. The image on this coin offers a vantage point just offshore, looking up the granite bluff to the lighthouse.
Eagle over New England, Mercanti, mintage $100 PR 14,912. John M. Mercanti (obverse), John M. Mercanti (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 1998 was $372.15. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future". The reverse is of an "Eagle Over New England." This year was the first of the five-year "Vistas of Liberty" series from 1998 through 2002. The five Vistas are Northeast, Southeast, Heartland, Southwest and Northwest of America. "The Vistas of Liberty designs will profile the unique character and charisma of our nation's diverse landscapes, capturing the spirit and strength of America and its people." The Proof has a special design of incuse sculpting, that is below the surface plane of the coin, reading E Pluribus Unum, obverse, and fineness, reverse. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014. Additionally, the U.S. Mint utilized a photograph from local photographers to create the vistas of liberty. This photo was of the Bass Harbor Lighthouse with the addition of an eagle flying along the coastline toward his roost at moonrise. The photographer was paid with a one-ounce 1998 Proof coin and $200 for use of his artwork, as noted in a US Mint letter dated July 1, 1998. The photographer was Ed Elvidge, a retired photographer living on Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park for 35 years, interpreting the nature of the island through his lens. The image on this coin offers a vantage point just offshore, looking up the granite bluff to the lighthouse.
Eagle over New England, Mercanti, mintage $100 PR 14,912. John M. Mercanti (obverse), John M. Mercanti (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 1998 was $372.15. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future". The reverse is of an "Eagle Over New England." This year was the first of the five-year "Vistas of Liberty" series from 1998 through 2002. The five Vistas are Northeast, Southeast, Heartland, Southwest and Northwest of America. "The Vistas of Liberty designs will profile the unique character and charisma of our nation's diverse landscapes, capturing the spirit and strength of America and its people." The Proof has a special design of incuse sculpting, that is below the surface plane of the coin, reading E Pluribus Unum, obverse, and fineness, reverse. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014. Additionally, the U.S. Mint utilized a photograph from local photographers to create the vistas of liberty. This photo was of the Bass Harbor Lighthouse with the addition of an eagle flying along the coastline toward his roost at moonrise. The photographer was paid with a one-ounce 1998 Proof coin and $200 for use of his artwork, as noted in a US Mint letter dated July 1, 1998. The photographer was Ed Elvidge, a retired photographer living on Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park for 35 years, interpreting the nature of the island through his lens. The image on this coin offers a vantage point just offshore, looking up the granite bluff to the lighthouse.
Eagle over New England, Mercanti, mintage $100 PR 14,912. John M. Mercanti (obverse), John M. Mercanti (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 1998 was $372.15. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future". The reverse is of an "Eagle Over New England." This year was the first of the five-year "Vistas of Liberty" series from 1998 through 2002. The five Vistas are Northeast, Southeast, Heartland, Southwest and Northwest of America. "The Vistas of Liberty designs will profile the unique character and charisma of our nation's diverse landscapes, capturing the spirit and strength of America and its people." The Proof has a special design of incuse sculpting, that is below the surface plane of the coin, reading E Pluribus Unum, obverse, and fineness, reverse. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014. Additionally, the U.S. Mint utilized a photograph from local photographers to create the vistas of liberty. This photo was of the Bass Harbor Lighthouse with the addition of an eagle flying along the coastline toward his roost at moonrise. The photographer was paid with a one-ounce 1998 Proof coin and $200 for use of his artwork, as noted in a US Mint letter dated July 1, 1998. The photographer was Ed Elvidge, a retired photographer living on Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park for 35 years, interpreting the nature of the island through his lens. The image on this coin offers a vantage point just offshore, looking up the granite bluff to the lighthouse.
Eagle over New England, Mercanti, mintage $100 PR 14,912. John M. Mercanti (obverse), John M. Mercanti (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 1998 was $372.15. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future". The reverse is of an "Eagle Over New England." This year was the first of the five-year "Vistas of Liberty" series from 1998 through 2002. The five Vistas are Northeast, Southeast, Heartland, Southwest and Northwest of America. "The Vistas of Liberty designs will profile the unique character and charisma of our nation's diverse landscapes, capturing the spirit and strength of America and its people." The Proof has a special design of incuse sculpting, that is below the surface plane of the coin, reading E Pluribus Unum, obverse, and fineness, reverse. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014. Additionally, the U.S. Mint utilized a photograph from local photographers to create the vistas of liberty. This photo was of the Bass Harbor Lighthouse with the addition of an eagle flying along the coastline toward his roost at moonrise. The photographer was paid with a one-ounce 1998 Proof coin and $200 for use of his artwork, as noted in a US Mint letter dated July 1, 1998. The photographer was Ed Elvidge, a retired photographer living on Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park for 35 years, interpreting the nature of the island through his lens. The image on this coin offers a vantage point just offshore, looking up the granite bluff to the lighthouse.
Eagle over New England, Mercanti, mintage $100 PR 14,912. John M. Mercanti (obverse), John M. Mercanti (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 1998 was $372.15. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future". The reverse is of an "Eagle Over New England." This year was the first of the five-year "Vistas of Liberty" series from 1998 through 2002. The five Vistas are Northeast, Southeast, Heartland, Southwest and Northwest of America. "The Vistas of Liberty designs will profile the unique character and charisma of our nation's diverse landscapes, capturing the spirit and strength of America and its people." The Proof has a special design of incuse sculpting, that is below the surface plane of the coin, reading E Pluribus Unum, obverse, and fineness, reverse. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014. Additionally, the U.S. Mint utilized a photograph from local photographers to create the vistas of liberty. This photo was of the Bass Harbor Lighthouse with the addition of an eagle flying along the coastline toward his roost at moonrise. The photographer was paid with a one-ounce 1998 Proof coin and $200 for use of his artwork, as noted in a US Mint letter dated July 1, 1998. The photographer was Ed Elvidge, a retired photographer living on Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park for 35 years, interpreting the nature of the island through his lens. The image on this coin offers a vantage point just offshore, looking up the granite bluff to the lighthouse.
Eagle above southeastern wetlands, Mercanti, mintage $100 PR 12,363. John M. Mercanti (obverse), John M. Mercanti (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 1999 was $377.93. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is an "Eagle Above Southeastern Wetlands." The 1999 alligator crawling out of the swamp and the 2001 Saguaro Cacti in the desert are my favorite two coins of the entire series due to the photographic beauty of the vista sculpture. This year was the second of the five-year "Vistas of Liberty" series from 1998 through 2002. The five Vistas are Northeast, Southeast, Heartland, Southwest and Northwest of America. "The Vistas of Liberty designs will profile the unique character and charisma of our nation's diverse landscapes, capturing the spirit and strength of America and its people." The Proof has a special design of incuse sculpting, that is below the surface plane of the coin, reading E Pluribus Unum, obverse, and fineness, reverse. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Eagle above southeastern wetlands, Mercanti, mintage $100 PR 12,363. John M. Mercanti (obverse), John M. Mercanti (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 1999 was $377.93. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is an "Eagle Above Southeastern Wetlands." The 1999 alligator crawling out of the swamp and the 2001 Saguaro Cacti in the desert are my favorite two coins of the entire series due to the photographic beauty of the vista sculpture. This year was the second of the five-year "Vistas of Liberty" series from 1998 through 2002. The five Vistas are Northeast, Southeast, Heartland, Southwest and Northwest of America. "The Vistas of Liberty designs will profile the unique character and charisma of our nation's diverse landscapes, capturing the spirit and strength of America and its people." The Proof has a special design of incuse sculpting, that is below the surface plane of the coin, reading E Pluribus Unum, obverse, and fineness, reverse. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Eagle above southeastern wetlands, Mercanti, mintage $100 PR 12,363. John M. Mercanti (obverse), John M. Mercanti (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 1999 was $377.93. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is an "Eagle Above Southeastern Wetlands." The 1999 alligator crawling out of the swamp and the 2001 Saguaro Cacti in the desert are my favorite two coins of the entire series due to the photographic beauty of the vista sculpture. This year was the second of the five-year "Vistas of Liberty" series from 1998 through 2002. The five Vistas are Northeast, Southeast, Heartland, Southwest and Northwest of America. "The Vistas of Liberty designs will profile the unique character and charisma of our nation's diverse landscapes, capturing the spirit and strength of America and its people." The Proof has a special design of incuse sculpting, that is below the surface plane of the coin, reading E Pluribus Unum, obverse, and fineness, reverse. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Eagle above southeastern wetlands, Mercanti, mintage $100 PR 12,363. John M. Mercanti (obverse), John M. Mercanti (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 1999 was $377.93. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is an "Eagle Above Southeastern Wetlands." The 1999 alligator crawling out of the swamp and the 2001 Saguaro Cacti in the desert are my favorite two coins of the entire series due to the photographic beauty of the vista sculpture. This year was the second of the five-year "Vistas of Liberty" series from 1998 through 2002. The five Vistas are Northeast, Southeast, Heartland, Southwest and Northwest of America. "The Vistas of Liberty designs will profile the unique character and charisma of our nation's diverse landscapes, capturing the spirit and strength of America and its people." The Proof has a special design of incuse sculpting, that is below the surface plane of the coin, reading E Pluribus Unum, obverse, and fineness, reverse. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Eagle above America's heartland, Maletsky, mintage $100 PR 12,453. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Alfred Maletsky (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2000 was $544.03. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is an "Eagle Above America's Heartland." This year was the third of the five-year "Vistas of Liberty" series from 1998 through 2002. The five Vistas are Northeast, Southeast, Heartland, Southwest and Northwest of America. "The Vistas of Liberty designs will profile the unique character and charisma of our nation's diverse landscapes, capturing the spirit and strength of America and its people." The Proof has a special design of incuse sculpting, that is below the surface plane of the coin, reading E Pluribus Unum, obverse, and fineness, reverse. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Eagle above America's heartland, Maletsky, mintage $100 PR 12,453. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Alfred Maletsky (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2000 was $544.03. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is an "Eagle Above America's Heartland." This year was the third of the five-year "Vistas of Liberty" series from 1998 through 2002. The five Vistas are Northeast, Southeast, Heartland, Southwest and Northwest of America. "The Vistas of Liberty designs will profile the unique character and charisma of our nation's diverse landscapes, capturing the spirit and strength of America and its people." The Proof has a special design of incuse sculpting, that is below the surface plane of the coin, reading E Pluribus Unum, obverse, and fineness, reverse. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Eagle above America's heartland, Maletsky, mintage $100 PR 12,453. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Alfred Maletsky (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2000 was $544.03. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is an "Eagle Above America's Heartland." This year was the third of the five-year "Vistas of Liberty" series from 1998 through 2002. The five Vistas are Northeast, Southeast, Heartland, Southwest and Northwest of America. "The Vistas of Liberty designs will profile the unique character and charisma of our nation's diverse landscapes, capturing the spirit and strength of America and its people." The Proof has a special design of incuse sculpting, that is below the surface plane of the coin, reading E Pluribus Unum, obverse, and fineness, reverse. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Eagle above America's heartland, Maletsky, mintage $100 PR 12,453. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Alfred Maletsky (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2000 was $544.03. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is an "Eagle Above America's Heartland." This year was the third of the five-year "Vistas of Liberty" series from 1998 through 2002. The five Vistas are Northeast, Southeast, Heartland, Southwest and Northwest of America. "The Vistas of Liberty designs will profile the unique character and charisma of our nation's diverse landscapes, capturing the spirit and strength of America and its people." The Proof has a special design of incuse sculpting, that is below the surface plane of the coin, reading E Pluribus Unum, obverse, and fineness, reverse. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
(SW S) (Can S) Eagle above Southwest, Rogers, mintage $100 PR 8,969. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Thomas D. Rogers Sr. (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2001 was $529.04. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is an "Eagle Above America's Southwest." The 1999 alligator crawling out of the swamp and the 2001 Saguaro Cacti in the desert are my favorite two coins of the entire series due to the photographic beauty of the vista sculpture. This year was the fourth of the five-year "Vistas of Liberty" series from 1998 through 2002. The five Vistas are Northeast, Southeast, Heartland, Southwest and Northwest of America. "The Vistas of Liberty designs will profile the unique character and charisma of our nation's diverse landscapes, capturing the spirit and strength of America and its people." The Proof has a special design of incuse sculpting, that is below the surface plane of the coin, reading E Pluribus Unum, obverse, and fineness, reverse. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
(SW S) (Can S) Eagle above Southwest, Rogers, mintage $100 PR 8,969. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Thomas D. Rogers Sr. (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2001 was $529.04. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is an "Eagle Above America's Southwest." The 1999 alligator crawling out of the swamp and the 2001 Saguaro Cacti in the desert are my favorite two coins of the entire series due to the photographic beauty of the vista sculpture. This year was the fourth of the five-year "Vistas of Liberty" series from 1998 through 2002. The five Vistas are Northeast, Southeast, Heartland, Southwest and Northwest of America. "The Vistas of Liberty designs will profile the unique character and charisma of our nation's diverse landscapes, capturing the spirit and strength of America and its people." The Proof has a special design of incuse sculpting, that is below the surface plane of the coin, reading E Pluribus Unum, obverse, and fineness, reverse. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Eagle fishing in America's northwest, Maletsky, mintage $100 PR 9,834. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Alfred Maletsky (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2002 was $539.11. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is an "Eagle Fishing in America's Northwest." This was the final year of the five-year "Vistas of Liberty" series from 1998 through 2002. The five Vistas are Northeast, Southeast, Heartland, Southwest and Northwest of America. "The Vistas of Liberty designs will profile the unique character and charisma of our nation's diverse landscapes, capturing the spirit and strength of America and its people." The Proof has a special design of incuse sculpting, that is below the surface plane of the coin, reading E Pluribus Unum, obverse, and fineness, reverse. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Eagle fishing in America's northwest, Maletsky, mintage $100 PR 9,834. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Alfred Maletsky (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2002 was $539.11. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is an "Eagle Fishing in America's Northwest." This was the final year of the five-year "Vistas of Liberty" series from 1998 through 2002. The five Vistas are Northeast, Southeast, Heartland, Southwest and Northwest of America. "The Vistas of Liberty designs will profile the unique character and charisma of our nation's diverse landscapes, capturing the spirit and strength of America and its people." The Proof has a special design of incuse sculpting, that is below the surface plane of the coin, reading E Pluribus Unum, obverse, and fineness, reverse. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Eagle fishing in America's northwest, Maletsky, mintage $100 PR 9,834. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Alfred Maletsky (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2002 was $539.11. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is an "Eagle Fishing in America's Northwest." This was the final year of the five-year "Vistas of Liberty" series from 1998 through 2002. The five Vistas are Northeast, Southeast, Heartland, Southwest and Northwest of America. "The Vistas of Liberty designs will profile the unique character and charisma of our nation's diverse landscapes, capturing the spirit and strength of America and its people." The Proof has a special design of incuse sculpting, that is below the surface plane of the coin, reading E Pluribus Unum, obverse, and fineness, reverse. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Bald eagle in front of American flag, Maletsky, mintage $100 PR 8,246. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Alfred Maletsky (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2003 was $691.31. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is an "Eagle held a branch of Rocky Mountain pine before the American flag." This design marked the first time in history that the American bald eagle and Old Glory appeared together on a U.S. coin. The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee teamed with Mint artists and the Commission on Fine Arts to create more patriotic themes. Years 2003 through 2005 used the patriotic themes with the bald eagle figuring prominently in the design. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Bald eagle in front of American flag, Maletsky, mintage $100 PR 8,246. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Alfred Maletsky (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2003 was $691.31. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is an "Eagle held a branch of Rocky Mountain pine before the American flag." This design marked the first time in history that the American bald eagle and Old Glory appeared together on a U.S. coin. The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee teamed with Mint artists and the Commission on Fine Arts to create more patriotic themes. Years 2003 through 2005 used the patriotic themes with the bald eagle figuring prominently in the design. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Bald eagle in front of American flag, Maletsky, mintage $100 PR 8,246. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Alfred Maletsky (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2003 was $691.31. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is an "Eagle held a branch of Rocky Mountain pine before the American flag." This design marked the first time in history that the American bald eagle and Old Glory appeared together on a U.S. coin. The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee teamed with Mint artists and the Commission on Fine Arts to create more patriotic themes. Years 2003 through 2005 used the patriotic themes with the bald eagle figuring prominently in the design. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
The KING - 'America' on U.S. Customs House in NY, Weaver, mintage $100 PR 6,007. KEY. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Donna Weaver (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2004 was $845.31. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is an "A depiction of Daniel Chester French's statue "America" from the U.S. Custom House in New York City, showing a seated Liberty with an eagle at her feet." The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee teamed with Mint artists and the Commission on Fine Arts to create more patriotic themes. Years 2003 through 2005 used the patriotic themes with the bald eagle figuring prominently in the design. The 2004 issue saw notably smaller mintages with production dropping by about 30 percent and their issue price increased by 25 percent to adjust for rising bullion prices, resulting in record lows for this series. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
The KING - 'America' on U.S. Customs House in NY, Weaver, mintage $100 PR 6,007. KEY. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Donna Weaver (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2004 was $845.31. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is an "A depiction of Daniel Chester French's statue "America" from the U.S. Custom House in New York City, showing a seated Liberty with an eagle at her feet." The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee teamed with Mint artists and the Commission on Fine Arts to create more patriotic themes. Years 2003 through 2005 used the patriotic themes with the bald eagle figuring prominently in the design. The 2004 issue saw notably smaller mintages with production dropping by about 30 percent and their issue price increased by 25 percent to adjust for rising bullion prices, resulting in record lows for this series. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
The KING - 'America' on U.S. Customs House in NY, Weaver, mintage $100 PR 6,007. KEY. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Donna Weaver (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2004 was $845.31. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is an "A depiction of Daniel Chester French's statue "America" from the U.S. Custom House in New York City, showing a seated Liberty with an eagle at her feet." The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee teamed with Mint artists and the Commission on Fine Arts to create more patriotic themes. Years 2003 through 2005 used the patriotic themes with the bald eagle figuring prominently in the design. The 2004 issue saw notably smaller mintages with production dropping by about 30 percent and their issue price increased by 25 percent to adjust for rising bullion prices, resulting in record lows for this series. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
The KING - 'America' on U.S. Customs House in NY, Weaver, mintage $100 PR 6,007. KEY. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Donna Weaver (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2004 was $845.31. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is an "A depiction of Daniel Chester French's statue "America" from the U.S. Custom House in New York City, showing a seated Liberty with an eagle at her feet." The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee teamed with Mint artists and the Commission on Fine Arts to create more patriotic themes. Years 2003 through 2005 used the patriotic themes with the bald eagle figuring prominently in the design. The 2004 issue saw notably smaller mintages with production dropping by about 30 percent and their issue price increased by 25 percent to adjust for rising bullion prices, resulting in record lows for this series. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
The KING - 'America' on U.S. Customs House in NY, Weaver, mintage $100 PR 6,007. KEY. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Donna Weaver (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2004 was $845.31. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is an "A depiction of Daniel Chester French's statue "America" from the U.S. Custom House in New York City, showing a seated Liberty with an eagle at her feet." The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee teamed with Mint artists and the Commission on Fine Arts to create more patriotic themes. Years 2003 through 2005 used the patriotic themes with the bald eagle figuring prominently in the design. The 2004 issue saw notably smaller mintages with production dropping by about 30 percent and their issue price increased by 25 percent to adjust for rising bullion prices, resulting in record lows for this series. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Eagle guarding a cornucopia of riches, Weaver, mintage $100 PR 6,602. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Donna Weaver (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2005 was $896.87. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is a "Traditional heraldic eagle design of a bald eagle with outstretched wings, guarding with a shield a cornucopia of American riches - wheat, grapes, and other agricultural bounty." The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee teamed with Mint artists and the Commission on Fine Arts to create more patriotic themes. Years 2003 through 2005 used the patriotic themes with the bald eagle figuring prominently in the design. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Eagle guarding a cornucopia of riches, Weaver, mintage $100 PR 6,602. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Donna Weaver (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2005 was $896.87. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is a "Traditional heraldic eagle design of a bald eagle with outstretched wings, guarding with a shield a cornucopia of American riches - wheat, grapes, and other agricultural bounty." The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee teamed with Mint artists and the Commission on Fine Arts to create more patriotic themes. Years 2003 through 2005 used the patriotic themes with the bald eagle figuring prominently in the design. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Eagle guarding a cornucopia of riches, Weaver, mintage $100 PR 6,602. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Donna Weaver (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2005 was $896.87. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is a "Traditional heraldic eagle design of a bald eagle with outstretched wings, guarding with a shield a cornucopia of American riches - wheat, grapes, and other agricultural bounty." The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee teamed with Mint artists and the Commission on Fine Arts to create more patriotic themes. Years 2003 through 2005 used the patriotic themes with the bald eagle figuring prominently in the design. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Eagle guarding a cornucopia of riches, Weaver, mintage $100 PR 6,602. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Donna Weaver (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2005 was $896.87. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is a "Traditional heraldic eagle design of a bald eagle with outstretched wings, guarding with a shield a cornucopia of American riches - wheat, grapes, and other agricultural bounty." The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee teamed with Mint artists and the Commission on Fine Arts to create more patriotic themes. Years 2003 through 2005 used the patriotic themes with the bald eagle figuring prominently in the design. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Eagle guarding a cornucopia of riches, Weaver, mintage $100 PR 6,602. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Donna Weaver (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2005 was $896.87. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is a "Traditional heraldic eagle design of a bald eagle with outstretched wings, guarding with a shield a cornucopia of American riches - wheat, grapes, and other agricultural bounty." The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee teamed with Mint artists and the Commission on Fine Arts to create more patriotic themes. Years 2003 through 2005 used the patriotic themes with the bald eagle figuring prominently in the design. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Eagle guarding a cornucopia of riches, Weaver, mintage $100 PR 6,602. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Donna Weaver (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2005 was $896.87. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is a "Traditional heraldic eagle design of a bald eagle with outstretched wings, guarding with a shield a cornucopia of American riches - wheat, grapes, and other agricultural bounty." The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee teamed with Mint artists and the Commission on Fine Arts to create more patriotic themes. Years 2003 through 2005 used the patriotic themes with the bald eagle figuring prominently in the design. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Legislative Branch, Iskowitz, mintage $100 PR 9,152. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Joel Iskowitz (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2006 was $1.142.31. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is the "Legislative Branch" of Democracy. The design is a rendition of the Legislative Muse flanked by two eagles symbolizing the strength and wisdom that guard the lawmaking process. Corinthian columns, emblematic of the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives, complete the scene. 2006 brought the first year of this design in a Uncirculated burnished planchet. Years 2006 through 2008 launched the 'Foundations of Democracy' designs. Only for the 1/2 ounce in 2007 was a reverse proof issued for the platinum eagle's 10th anniversary. The fractional ounce coins stopped production as of 2008. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Legislative Branch, Iskowitz, mintage $100 PR 9,152. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Joel Iskowitz (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2006 was $1.142.31. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is the "Legislative Branch" of Democracy. The design is a rendition of the Legislative Muse flanked by two eagles symbolizing the strength and wisdom that guard the lawmaking process. Corinthian columns, emblematic of the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives, complete the scene. 2006 brought the first year of this design in a Uncirculated burnished planchet. Years 2006 through 2008 launched the 'Foundations of Democracy' designs. Only for the 1/2 ounce in 2007 was a reverse proof issued for the platinum eagle's 10th anniversary. The fractional ounce coins stopped production as of 2008. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Legislative Branch, Iskowitz, mintage $100 PR 9,152. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Joel Iskowitz (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2006 was $1.142.31. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is the "Legislative Branch" of Democracy. The design is a rendition of the Legislative Muse flanked by two eagles symbolizing the strength and wisdom that guard the lawmaking process. Corinthian columns, emblematic of the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives, complete the scene. 2006 brought the first year of this design in a Uncirculated burnished planchet. Years 2006 through 2008 launched the 'Foundations of Democracy' designs. Only for the 1/2 ounce in 2007 was a reverse proof issued for the platinum eagle's 10th anniversary. The fractional ounce coins stopped production as of 2008. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Legislative Branch, Iskowitz, mintage $100 PR 9,152. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Joel Iskowitz (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2006 was $1.142.31. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is the "Legislative Branch" of Democracy. The design is a rendition of the Legislative Muse flanked by two eagles symbolizing the strength and wisdom that guard the lawmaking process. Corinthian columns, emblematic of the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives, complete the scene. 2006 brought the first year of this design in a Uncirculated burnished planchet. Years 2006 through 2008 launched the 'Foundations of Democracy' designs. Only for the 1/2 ounce in 2007 was a reverse proof issued for the platinum eagle's 10th anniversary. The fractional ounce coins stopped production as of 2008. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Executive Branch, Cleveland, mintage $100 PR 8,363. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Thomas Cleveland (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2007 was $1,303.05. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is the "Executive Branch" of Democracy. This year's design is a bald eagle with wings widespread, symbolizing freedom, and a ribbon-draped shield "at the ready to enforce the laws that guarantee those freedoms." Years 2006 through 2008 launched the 'Foundations of Democracy' designs. Only for the 1/2 ounce in 2007 was a reverse proof issued for the platinum eagle's 10th anniversary. The fractional ounce coins stopped production as of 2008. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Executive Branch, Cleveland, mintage $100 PR 8,363. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Thomas Cleveland (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2007 was $1,303.05. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is the "Executive Branch" of Democracy. This year's design is a bald eagle with wings widespread, symbolizing freedom, and a ribbon-draped shield "at the ready to enforce the laws that guarantee those freedoms." Years 2006 through 2008 launched the 'Foundations of Democracy' designs. Only for the 1/2 ounce in 2007 was a reverse proof issued for the platinum eagle's 10th anniversary. The fractional ounce coins stopped production as of 2008. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Executive Branch, Cleveland, mintage $100 PR 8,363. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Thomas Cleveland (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2007 was $1,303.05. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is the "Executive Branch" of Democracy. This year's design is a bald eagle with wings widespread, symbolizing freedom, and a ribbon-draped shield "at the ready to enforce the laws that guarantee those freedoms." Years 2006 through 2008 launched the 'Foundations of Democracy' designs. Only for the 1/2 ounce in 2007 was a reverse proof issued for the platinum eagle's 10th anniversary. The fractional ounce coins stopped production as of 2008. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Executive Branch, Cleveland, mintage $100 PR 8,363. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Thomas Cleveland (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2007 was $1,303.05. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is the "Executive Branch" of Democracy. This year's design is a bald eagle with wings widespread, symbolizing freedom, and a ribbon-draped shield "at the ready to enforce the laws that guarantee those freedoms." Years 2006 through 2008 launched the 'Foundations of Democracy' designs. Only for the 1/2 ounce in 2007 was a reverse proof issued for the platinum eagle's 10th anniversary. The fractional ounce coins stopped production as of 2008. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Executive Branch, Cleveland, mintage $100 PR 8,363. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Thomas Cleveland (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2007 was $1,303.05. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is the "Executive Branch" of Democracy. This year's design is a bald eagle with wings widespread, symbolizing freedom, and a ribbon-draped shield "at the ready to enforce the laws that guarantee those freedoms." Years 2006 through 2008 launched the 'Foundations of Democracy' designs. Only for the 1/2 ounce in 2007 was a reverse proof issued for the platinum eagle's 10th anniversary. The fractional ounce coins stopped production as of 2008. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Judicial Branch, Iskowitz, mintage $100 PR 4,769. KEY. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Joel Iskowitz (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2008 was $1,573.53. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is the "Judicial Branch" of Democracy. I particularly enjoy this design and am very fond of the draped eagle, the balance scale and the knife in hand. This is one of the best designs of modern coinage available. Due to the significant economic events of 2008, platinum prices were erratic over the year, resulting in a significantly low mintage for the 2008 series, leading to this issue becoming a Key date for the series. Years 2006 through 2008 launched the 'Foundations of Democracy' designs. Only for the 1/2 ounce in 2007 was a reverse proof issued for the platinum eagle's 10th anniversary. The fractional ounce coins stopped production as of 2008. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Judicial Branch, Iskowitz, mintage $100 PR 4,769. KEY. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Joel Iskowitz (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2008 was $1,573.53. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is the "Judicial Branch" of Democracy. I particularly enjoy this design and am very fond of the draped eagle, the balance scale and the knife in hand. This is one of the best designs of modern coinage available. Due to the significant economic events of 2008, platinum prices were erratic over the year, resulting in a significantly low mintage for the 2008 series, leading to this issue becoming a Key date for the series. Years 2006 through 2008 launched the 'Foundations of Democracy' designs. Only for the 1/2 ounce in 2007 was a reverse proof issued for the platinum eagle's 10th anniversary. The fractional ounce coins stopped production as of 2008. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Judicial Branch, Iskowitz, mintage $100 PR 4,769. KEY. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Joel Iskowitz (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2008 was $1,573.53. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is the "Judicial Branch" of Democracy. I particularly enjoy this design and am very fond of the draped eagle, the balance scale and the knife in hand. This is one of the best designs of modern coinage available. Due to the significant economic events of 2008, platinum prices were erratic over the year, resulting in a significantly low mintage for the 2008 series, leading to this issue becoming a Key date for the series. Years 2006 through 2008 launched the 'Foundations of Democracy' designs. Only for the 1/2 ounce in 2007 was a reverse proof issued for the platinum eagle's 10th anniversary. The fractional ounce coins stopped production as of 2008. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Judicial Branch, Iskowitz, mintage $100 PR 4,769. KEY. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Joel Iskowitz (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2008 was $1,573.53. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is the "Judicial Branch" of Democracy. I particularly enjoy this design and am very fond of the draped eagle, the balance scale and the knife in hand. This is one of the best designs of modern coinage available. Due to the significant economic events of 2008, platinum prices were erratic over the year, resulting in a significantly low mintage for the 2008 series, leading to this issue becoming a Key date for the series. Years 2006 through 2008 launched the 'Foundations of Democracy' designs. Only for the 1/2 ounce in 2007 was a reverse proof issued for the platinum eagle's 10th anniversary. The fractional ounce coins stopped production as of 2008. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Judicial Branch, Iskowitz, mintage $100 PR 4,769. KEY. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Joel Iskowitz (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2008 was $1,573.53. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is the "Judicial Branch" of Democracy. I particularly enjoy this design and am very fond of the draped eagle, the balance scale and the knife in hand. This is one of the best designs of modern coinage available. Due to the significant economic events of 2008, platinum prices were erratic over the year, resulting in a significantly low mintage for the 2008 series, leading to this issue becoming a Key date for the series. Years 2006 through 2008 launched the 'Foundations of Democracy' designs. Only for the 1/2 ounce in 2007 was a reverse proof issued for the platinum eagle's 10th anniversary. The fractional ounce coins stopped production as of 2008. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Flowing circle of diverse American women faces, Gamble, mintage $100 PR 9,871. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Susan Gamble (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2009 was $1,203.49. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is the first reverse design in the series representing the core concepts in the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution. The design is a flowing circle of diverse American women faces representing the Constitution's foundational concept "To Form a More Perfect Union." This was the first use of the bald-eagle privy mark instead of an eagle in the design to maintain the Platinum Eagle coin program. The Mint's issue price was $1,792 and went on sale on Dec 3 and sold out in a week. This coin is ranked as no. 98 among the 100 Greatest U.S. Modern coins. 2009 was the first year of the scaling back of the platinum program and only issued this proof coin. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Flowing circle of diverse American women faces, Gamble, mintage $100 PR 9,871. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Susan Gamble (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2009 was $1,203.49. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is the first reverse design in the series representing the core concepts in the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution. The design is a flowing circle of diverse American women faces representing the Constitution's foundational concept "To Form a More Perfect Union." This was the first use of the bald-eagle privy mark instead of an eagle in the design to maintain the Platinum Eagle coin program. The Mint's issue price was $1,792 and went on sale on Dec 3 and sold out in a week. This coin is ranked as no. 98 among the 100 Greatest U.S. Modern coins. 2009 was the first year of the scaling back of the platinum program and only issued this proof coin. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Flowing circle of diverse American women faces, Gamble, mintage $100 PR 9,871. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Susan Gamble (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2009 was $1,203.49. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is the first reverse design in the series representing the core concepts in the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution. The design is a flowing circle of diverse American women faces representing the Constitution's foundational concept "To Form a More Perfect Union." This was the first use of the bald-eagle privy mark instead of an eagle in the design to maintain the Platinum Eagle coin program. The Mint's issue price was $1,792 and went on sale on Dec 3 and sold out in a week. This coin is ranked as no. 98 among the 100 Greatest U.S. Modern coins. 2009 was the first year of the scaling back of the platinum program and only issued this proof coin. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Flowing circle of diverse American women faces, Gamble, mintage $100 PR 9,871. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Susan Gamble (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2009 was $1,203.49. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is the first reverse design in the series representing the core concepts in the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution. The design is a flowing circle of diverse American women faces representing the Constitution's foundational concept "To Form a More Perfect Union." This was the first use of the bald-eagle privy mark instead of an eagle in the design to maintain the Platinum Eagle coin program. The Mint's issue price was $1,792 and went on sale on Dec 3 and sold out in a week. This coin is ranked as no. 98 among the 100 Greatest U.S. Modern coins. 2009 was the first year of the scaling back of the platinum program and only issued this proof coin. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Flowing circle of diverse American women faces, Gamble, mintage $100 PR 9,871. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Susan Gamble (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter. Average spot price of Platinum in 2009 was $1,203.49. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is the first reverse design in the series representing the core concepts in the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution. The design is a flowing circle of diverse American women faces representing the Constitution's foundational concept "To Form a More Perfect Union." This was the first use of the bald-eagle privy mark instead of an eagle in the design to maintain the Platinum Eagle coin program. The Mint's issue price was $1,792 and went on sale on Dec 3 and sold out in a week. This coin is ranked as no. 98 among the 100 Greatest U.S. Modern coins. 2009 was the first year of the scaling back of the platinum program and only issued this proof coin. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
To Establish Justice, Weaver, mintage $100 PR 9,871. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Donna Weaver (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter, 2.39 mm thickness. Average spot price of Platinum in 2010 was $1,608.98. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is "To Establish Justice" as a part of the preamble of the U.S. Constitution. The design features a blindfolded Justice symbolizing impartiality holding traditional scales and carrying a branch of laurel. The issue price of the coin was $1,892, with a limit of five coins upon release. Within three days eager collectors bought more than 80 percent of the coin's. Years 2009 through 2014 launched the core concepts of American democracy by highlighting the preamble of the U.S. Constitution. Only for the 1/2 ounce in 2007 was a reverse proof issued for the platinum eagle's 10th anniversary. The fractional ounce coins stopped production as of 2008. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
To Establish Justice, Weaver, mintage $100 PR 9,871. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Donna Weaver (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter, 2.39 mm thickness. Average spot price of Platinum in 2010 was $1,608.98. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is "To Establish Justice" as a part of the preamble of the U.S. Constitution. The design features a blindfolded Justice symbolizing impartiality holding traditional scales and carrying a branch of laurel. The issue price of the coin was $1,892, with a limit of five coins upon release. Within three days eager collectors bought more than 80 percent of the coin's. Years 2009 through 2014 launched the core concepts of American democracy by highlighting the preamble of the U.S. Constitution. Only for the 1/2 ounce in 2007 was a reverse proof issued for the platinum eagle's 10th anniversary. The fractional ounce coins stopped production as of 2008. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
To Establish Justice, Weaver, mintage $100 PR 9,871. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Donna Weaver (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter, 2.39 mm thickness. Average spot price of Platinum in 2010 was $1,608.98. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is "To Establish Justice" as a part of the preamble of the U.S. Constitution. The design features a blindfolded Justice symbolizing impartiality holding traditional scales and carrying a branch of laurel. The issue price of the coin was $1,892, with a limit of five coins upon release. Within three days eager collectors bought more than 80 percent of the coin's. Years 2009 through 2014 launched the core concepts of American democracy by highlighting the preamble of the U.S. Constitution. Only for the 1/2 ounce in 2007 was a reverse proof issued for the platinum eagle's 10th anniversary. The fractional ounce coins stopped production as of 2008. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
To Insure Domestic Tranquility, Iskowitz, mintage $100 PR 14,790. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Joel Iskowitz (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter, 2.39 mm thickness. Average spot price of Platinum in 2011 was $1,721,86. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is "To Insure Domestic Tranquility" as a part of the preamble of the U.S. Constitution. The design depicts the harvest goddess emerging from a field of wheat, symbolizing the vastness of our Nation and its wide diversity of views. Due to the high price of platinum during this year, the Mint's issue price was $2,092. Metal prices were strong this year. Years 2009 through 2014 launched the core concepts of American democracy by highlighting the preamble of the U.S. Constitution. Only for the 1/2 ounce in 2007 was a reverse proof issued for the platinum eagle's 10th anniversary. The fractional ounce coins stopped production as of 2008. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
To Insure Domestic Tranquility, Iskowitz, mintage $100 PR 14,790. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Joel Iskowitz (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter, 2.39 mm thickness. Average spot price of Platinum in 2011 was $1,721,86. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is "To Insure Domestic Tranquility" as a part of the preamble of the U.S. Constitution. The design depicts the harvest goddess emerging from a field of wheat, symbolizing the vastness of our Nation and its wide diversity of views. Due to the high price of platinum during this year, the Mint's issue price was $2,092. Metal prices were strong this year. Years 2009 through 2014 launched the core concepts of American democracy by highlighting the preamble of the U.S. Constitution. Only for the 1/2 ounce in 2007 was a reverse proof issued for the platinum eagle's 10th anniversary. The fractional ounce coins stopped production as of 2008. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
To Insure Domestic Tranquility, Iskowitz, mintage $100 PR 14,790. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Joel Iskowitz (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter, 2.39 mm thickness. Average spot price of Platinum in 2011 was $1,721,86. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is "To Insure Domestic Tranquility" as a part of the preamble of the U.S. Constitution. The design depicts the harvest goddess emerging from a field of wheat, symbolizing the vastness of our Nation and its wide diversity of views. Due to the high price of platinum during this year, the Mint's issue price was $2,092. Metal prices were strong this year. Years 2009 through 2014 launched the core concepts of American democracy by highlighting the preamble of the U.S. Constitution. Only for the 1/2 ounce in 2007 was a reverse proof issued for the platinum eagle's 10th anniversary. The fractional ounce coins stopped production as of 2008. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
To Insure Domestic Tranquility, Iskowitz, mintage $100 PR 14,790. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Joel Iskowitz (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter, 2.39 mm thickness. Average spot price of Platinum in 2011 was $1,721,86. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is "To Insure Domestic Tranquility" as a part of the preamble of the U.S. Constitution. The design depicts the harvest goddess emerging from a field of wheat, symbolizing the vastness of our Nation and its wide diversity of views. Due to the high price of platinum during this year, the Mint's issue price was $2,092. Metal prices were strong this year. Years 2009 through 2014 launched the core concepts of American democracy by highlighting the preamble of the U.S. Constitution. Only for the 1/2 ounce in 2007 was a reverse proof issued for the platinum eagle's 10th anniversary. The fractional ounce coins stopped production as of 2008. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
To Provide for the Common Defence, Fox, mintage $100 PR 9,081. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Barbara Fox (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter, 2.39 mm thickness. Average spot price of Platinum in 2012 was $1,551.48. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is "To Provide for the Common Defence" as a part of the preamble of the U.S. Constitution. The design depicts a vigilant minuteman from the Revolutionary War, representing the protection and defense of the country during its early days. Years 2009 through 2014 launched the core concepts of American democracy by highlighting the preamble of the U.S. Constitution. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
To Provide for the Common Defence, Fox, mintage $100 PR 9,081. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Barbara Fox (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter, 2.39 mm thickness. Average spot price of Platinum in 2012 was $1,551.48. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is "To Provide for the Common Defence" as a part of the preamble of the U.S. Constitution. The design depicts a vigilant minuteman from the Revolutionary War, representing the protection and defense of the country during its early days. Years 2009 through 2014 launched the core concepts of American democracy by highlighting the preamble of the U.S. Constitution. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
To Provide for the Common Defence, Fox, mintage $100 PR 9,081. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Barbara Fox (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter, 2.39 mm thickness. Average spot price of Platinum in 2012 was $1,551.48. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is "To Provide for the Common Defence" as a part of the preamble of the U.S. Constitution. The design depicts a vigilant minuteman from the Revolutionary War, representing the protection and defense of the country during its early days. Years 2009 through 2014 launched the core concepts of American democracy by highlighting the preamble of the U.S. Constitution. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
To Provide for the Common Defence, Fox, mintage $100 PR 9,081. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Barbara Fox (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter, 2.39 mm thickness. Average spot price of Platinum in 2012 was $1,551.48. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is "To Provide for the Common Defence" as a part of the preamble of the U.S. Constitution. The design depicts a vigilant minuteman from the Revolutionary War, representing the protection and defense of the country during its early days. Years 2009 through 2014 launched the core concepts of American democracy by highlighting the preamble of the U.S. Constitution. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Young America against a backdrop of interlocking gears, symbolizing the interconnection of power between the states and the national government, Iskowitz, mintage $100 PR 5,763 last reported sales. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Joel Iskowitz (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter. Platinum spot price in 2013 reached a high of $1,736 and a low of $1,317. A very volatile year for platinum prices. The average spot price was $1,515 in 2013 for an ounce of platinum. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is "To Promote the General Welfare, the fifth principle in the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution." The highly attractive design of this year's reverse caused collector demand to purchase 4,100 coins in the first 10 weeks of sales. I think this design is both attractive and very classical. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Young America against a backdrop of interlocking gears, symbolizing the interconnection of power between the states and the national government, Iskowitz, mintage $100 PR 5,763 last reported sales. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Joel Iskowitz (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter. Platinum spot price in 2013 reached a high of $1,736 and a low of $1,317. A very volatile year for platinum prices. The average spot price was $1,515 in 2013 for an ounce of platinum. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is "To Promote the General Welfare, the fifth principle in the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution." The highly attractive design of this year's reverse caused collector demand to purchase 4,100 coins in the first 10 weeks of sales. I think this design is both attractive and very classical. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Young America against a backdrop of interlocking gears, symbolizing the interconnection of power between the states and the national government, Iskowitz, mintage $100 PR 5,763 last reported sales. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Joel Iskowitz (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter. Platinum spot price in 2013 reached a high of $1,736 and a low of $1,317. A very volatile year for platinum prices. The average spot price was $1,515 in 2013 for an ounce of platinum. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future." The reverse is "To Promote the General Welfare, the fifth principle in the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution." The highly attractive design of this year's reverse caused collector demand to purchase 4,100 coins in the first 10 weeks of sales. I think this design is both attractive and very classical. Quotes per Edmund C. Moy's American Gold and Platinum Eagles book (c) 2014.
Young Lady Liberty carrying her torch, U.S. Mint Artistic Infusion Program Master Designer Susan Gamble crafted the design with sculpting completed by U.S. Mint Sculptor-Engraver Joseph Menna. Mintage $100 PR 15,000 Max/ actual unknown. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Susan Gamble/ Joseph Menna (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter. Platinum spot price in 2014 reached a high of $1,508 and a low of $1,223. A very volatile year for platinum prices. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future". The reverse is Young Lady Liberty carrying her torch symbolizing the hope and promise of America. The 2014 American Eagle One Ounce Platinum Proof Coin commemorates the sixth and final principle of the Preamble Series, “To Secure the Blessings of Liberty to Ourselves and our Posterity".
Young Lady Liberty carrying her torch, U.S. Mint Artistic Infusion Program Master Designer Susan Gamble crafted the design with sculpting completed by U.S. Mint Sculptor-Engraver Joseph Menna. Mintage $100 PR 15,000 Max/ actual unknown. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Susan Gamble/ Joseph Menna (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter. Platinum spot price in 2014 reached a high of $1,508 and a low of $1,223. A very volatile year for platinum prices. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future". The reverse is Young Lady Liberty carrying her torch symbolizing the hope and promise of America. The 2014 American Eagle One Ounce Platinum Proof Coin commemorates the sixth and final principle of the Preamble Series, “To Secure the Blessings of Liberty to Ourselves and our Posterity".
Young Lady Liberty carrying her torch, U.S. Mint Artistic Infusion Program Master Designer Susan Gamble crafted the design with sculpting completed by U.S. Mint Sculptor-Engraver Joseph Menna. Mintage $100 PR 15,000 Max/ actual unknown. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Susan Gamble/ Joseph Menna (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter. Platinum spot price in 2014 reached a high of $1,508 and a low of $1,223. A very volatile year for platinum prices. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future". The reverse is Young Lady Liberty carrying her torch symbolizing the hope and promise of America. The 2014 American Eagle One Ounce Platinum Proof Coin commemorates the sixth and final principle of the Preamble Series, “To Secure the Blessings of Liberty to Ourselves and our Posterity".
Young Lady Liberty carrying her torch, U.S. Mint Artistic Infusion Program Master Designer Susan Gamble crafted the design with sculpting completed by U.S. Mint Sculptor-Engraver Joseph Menna. Mintage $100 PR 15,000 Max/ actual unknown. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Susan Gamble/ Joseph Menna (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter. Platinum spot price in 2014 reached a high of $1,508 and a low of $1,223. A very volatile year for platinum prices. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future". The reverse is Young Lady Liberty carrying her torch symbolizing the hope and promise of America. The 2014 American Eagle One Ounce Platinum Proof Coin commemorates the sixth and final principle of the Preamble Series, “To Secure the Blessings of Liberty to Ourselves and our Posterity".
Young Lady Liberty carrying her torch, U.S. Mint Artistic Infusion Program Master Designer Susan Gamble crafted the design with sculpting completed by U.S. Mint Sculptor-Engraver Joseph Menna. Mintage $100 PR 15,000 Max/ actual unknown. John M. Mercanti (obverse), Susan Gamble/ Joseph Menna (reverse). West Point Mint, .9995 platinum, $100 - 1.0005 oz (31.120 grams; 1 oz actual platinum weight), 32.7 mm diameter. Platinum spot price in 2014 reached a high of $1,508 and a low of $1,223. A very volatile year for platinum prices. The bold obverse design is a full close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face, entitled "Liberty Looking to the Future". The reverse is Young Lady Liberty carrying her torch symbolizing the hope and promise of America. The 2014 American Eagle One Ounce Platinum Proof Coin commemorates the sixth and final principle of the Preamble Series, “To Secure the Blessings of Liberty to Ourselves and our Posterity".
The 2015 Proof coin is the first in the two-year Torches of Liberty design series. The Proof 2015-W American Eagle platinum $100 coin was offered by the U.S. Mint at $1,200 per coin on December 3, 2015 and, with orders restricted to one coin per household. The coins 4,000 coin maximum mintage sold out in less than seven minutes. The coins popularity caused a significant aftermarket premium. In total, the sales figures were 3,886, representing the lowest population coin for the entire series. The 2015-W coin’s obverse bears a modern rendition of Liberty as represented by the Statue of Liberty. The obverse has appeared on all versions of the American Eagle platinum coin since the series was introduced in 1997. John Mercanti, sculptor-engraver for the U.S. Mint at the time, designed and sculptured the design. The reverse design is titled “Liberty Nurtures Freedom” and features a depiction of Lady Liberty holding a torch in one hand with the other hand outstretched to an American bald eagle. The eagle is perched on a globe and represents freedom. Liberty’s hand and the eagle’s beak are framed in the rays of the sun. The reverse was designed by Joel Iskowitz and engraved by Phebe Hemphill.
The 2015 Proof coin is the first in the two-year Torches of Liberty design series. The Proof 2015-W American Eagle platinum $100 coin was offered by the U.S. Mint at $1,200 per coin on December 3, 2015 and, with orders restricted to one coin per household. The coins 4,000 coin maximum mintage sold out in less than seven minutes. The coins popularity caused a significant aftermarket premium. In total, the sales figures were 3,886, representing the lowest population coin for the entire series. The 2015-W coin’s obverse bears a modern rendition of Liberty as represented by the Statue of Liberty. The obverse has appeared on all versions of the American Eagle platinum coin since the series was introduced in 1997. John Mercanti, sculptor-engraver for the U.S. Mint at the time, designed and sculptured the design. The reverse design is titled “Liberty Nurtures Freedom” and features a depiction of Lady Liberty holding a torch in one hand with the other hand outstretched to an American bald eagle. The eagle is perched on a globe and represents freedom. Liberty’s hand and the eagle’s beak are framed in the rays of the sun. The reverse was designed by Joel Iskowitz and engraved by Phebe Hemphill.
The 2015 Proof coin is the first in the two-year Torches of Liberty design series. The Proof 2015-W American Eagle platinum $100 coin was offered by the U.S. Mint at $1,200 per coin on December 3, 2015 and, with orders restricted to one coin per household. The coins 4,000 coin maximum mintage sold out in less than seven minutes. The coins popularity caused a significant aftermarket premium. In total, the sales figures were 3,886, representing the lowest population coin for the entire series. The 2015-W coin’s obverse bears a modern rendition of Liberty as represented by the Statue of Liberty. The obverse has appeared on all versions of the American Eagle platinum coin since the series was introduced in 1997. John Mercanti, sculptor-engraver for the U.S. Mint at the time, designed and sculptured the design. The reverse design is titled “Liberty Nurtures Freedom” and features a depiction of Lady Liberty holding a torch in one hand with the other hand outstretched to an American bald eagle. The eagle is perched on a globe and represents freedom. Liberty’s hand and the eagle’s beak are framed in the rays of the sun. The reverse was designed by Joel Iskowitz and engraved by Phebe Hemphill.
The 2015 Proof coin is the first in the two-year Torches of Liberty design series. The Proof 2015-W American Eagle platinum $100 coin was offered by the U.S. Mint at $1,200 per coin on December 3, 2015 and, with orders restricted to one coin per household. The coins 4,000 coin maximum mintage sold out in less than seven minutes. The coins popularity caused a significant aftermarket premium. In total, the sales figures were 3,886, representing the lowest population coin for the entire series. The 2015-W coin’s obverse bears a modern rendition of Liberty as represented by the Statue of Liberty. The obverse has appeared on all versions of the American Eagle platinum coin since the series was introduced in 1997. John Mercanti, sculptor-engraver for the U.S. Mint at the time, designed and sculptured the design. The reverse design is titled “Liberty Nurtures Freedom” and features a depiction of Lady Liberty holding a torch in one hand with the other hand outstretched to an American bald eagle. The eagle is perched on a globe and represents freedom. Liberty’s hand and the eagle’s beak are framed in the rays of the sun. The reverse was designed by Joel Iskowitz and engraved by Phebe Hemphill.
The 2015 Proof coin is the first in the two-year Torches of Liberty design series. The Proof 2015-W American Eagle platinum $100 coin was offered by the U.S. Mint at $1,200 per coin on December 3, 2015 and, with orders restricted to one coin per household. The coins 4,000 coin maximum mintage sold out in less than seven minutes. The coins popularity caused a significant aftermarket premium. In total, the sales figures were 3,886, representing the lowest population coin for the entire series. The 2015-W coin’s obverse bears a modern rendition of Liberty as represented by the Statue of Liberty. The obverse has appeared on all versions of the American Eagle platinum coin since the series was introduced in 1997. John Mercanti, sculptor-engraver for the U.S. Mint at the time, designed and sculptured the design. The reverse design is titled “Liberty Nurtures Freedom” and features a depiction of Lady Liberty holding a torch in one hand with the other hand outstretched to an American bald eagle. The eagle is perched on a globe and represents freedom. Liberty’s hand and the eagle’s beak are framed in the rays of the sun. The reverse was designed by Joel Iskowitz and engraved by Phebe Hemphill.
The 2016 Proof coin is the second in the two-year Torches of Liberty design series. The Proof 2016-W American Eagle platinum $100 coin was offered by the U.S. Mint at $1,350 per coin on June 30, 2016 and, with orders restricted to one coin per household. The coins 10,000 coin maximum mintage sold out in less than an hour. The 2016-W coin’s obverse bears a modern rendition of Liberty as represented by the Statue of Liberty. The obverse has appeared on all versions of the American Eagle platinum coin since the series was introduced in 1997. John Mercanti, sculptor-engraver for the U.S. Mint at the time, designed and sculptured the design. The “Torch of Enlightenment” reverse design for 2016 reflects the nation’s core values of liberty and freedom. The design depicts Liberty holding a torch of enlightenment in her right hand and an olive branch in her left to symbolize peace. The 13 olives represent the 13 original colonies. A bald eagle with outstretched wings appears beside Liberty. United States Mint Artistic Infusion Program artist Paul C. Balan executed the 2016 reverse design; it was sculptured by U.S. Mint Medallic Sculptor Joseph F. Menna. (coinworld)
The 2016 Proof coin is the second in the two-year Torches of Liberty design series. The Proof 2016-W American Eagle platinum $100 coin was offered by the U.S. Mint at $1,350 per coin on June 30, 2016 and, with orders restricted to one coin per household. The coins 10,000 coin maximum mintage sold out in less than an hour. The 2016-W coin’s obverse bears a modern rendition of Liberty as represented by the Statue of Liberty. The obverse has appeared on all versions of the American Eagle platinum coin since the series was introduced in 1997. John Mercanti, sculptor-engraver for the U.S. Mint at the time, designed and sculptured the design. The “Torch of Enlightenment” reverse design for 2016 reflects the nation’s core values of liberty and freedom. The design depicts Liberty holding a torch of enlightenment in her right hand and an olive branch in her left to symbolize peace. The 13 olives represent the 13 original colonies. A bald eagle with outstretched wings appears beside Liberty. United States Mint Artistic Infusion Program artist Paul C. Balan executed the 2016 reverse design; it was sculptured by U.S. Mint Medallic Sculptor Joseph F. Menna. (coinworld)
The 2016 Proof coin is the second in the two-year Torches of Liberty design series. The Proof 2016-W American Eagle platinum $100 coin was offered by the U.S. Mint at $1,350 per coin on June 30, 2016 and, with orders restricted to one coin per household. The coins 10,000 coin maximum mintage sold out in less than an hour. The 2016-W coin’s obverse bears a modern rendition of Liberty as represented by the Statue of Liberty. The obverse has appeared on all versions of the American Eagle platinum coin since the series was introduced in 1997. John Mercanti, sculptor-engraver for the U.S. Mint at the time, designed and sculptured the design. The “Torch of Enlightenment” reverse design for 2016 reflects the nation’s core values of liberty and freedom. The design depicts Liberty holding a torch of enlightenment in her right hand and an olive branch in her left to symbolize peace. The 13 olives represent the 13 original colonies. A bald eagle with outstretched wings appears beside Liberty. United States Mint Artistic Infusion Program artist Paul C. Balan executed the 2016 reverse design; it was sculptured by U.S. Mint Medallic Sculptor Joseph F. Menna. (coinworld)