Penguin's Platinum $50 Collection (3) 的钱币相册
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.
(3) 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 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 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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
(3) 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.