The ½ oz American Platinum Eagle coin was a low-mintage option in the Platinum Eagle range from 1997 to 2008. The bullion and proof versions of the American Platinum Eagle saw fractional-weight production end with the onset of the Great Recession, making remaining certified coins from that offering incredibly popular. Right now, the ½ oz American Platinum Eagle coin is available to purchase online from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
- Arrives in a protective plastic slab from the PCGS.
- Available in years ranging 1997 to 2008!
- Contains ½ Troy oz of .9995 pure platinum.
- Bears a face value of $50 (USD) backed by the federal government.
- Issued a grade of Mint State 69 by the Professional Coin Grading Service.
- Obverse includes the image of Lady Liberty from John Mercanti.
- Reverse features the American bald eagle from Thomas D. Rogers.
Each of the ½ oz American Platinum Eagle Coins in this product listing is in near-perfect condition according to the PCGS. Coins with a Mint State 69 grade feature full, original mint luster with a maximum of two minor detracting flaws. These flaws are limited to minuscule hairlines or contact marks found outside the primary focal areas of the coin.
These ½ oz American Platinum Eagle coins come from random years of production. JM Bullion cannot take requests for particular years as the coin you receive will be dependent upon availability at the time your order is processed for shipping. It will, however, be guaranteed to feature a year-of-issue mark between 1997 and 2008.
American Platinum Eagle coins were available only between 1997 and 2008 in fractional weights. The highest year of production for ½ oz American Platinum Eagle coins came in 1998 with 32,419 coins struck, while the lowest year of mintage was in 2008 with just 7,001 coins produced by the mint.
The reverse of the ½ oz American Platinum Eagle Coin includes the image of a bald eagle soaring above the North American continent. The sun is visible rising into the sky behind the eagle, which has its wings outstretched. This was created in 1997 by Thomas D. Rogers, former sculptor and engraver at the US Mint.
On the obverse of all ½ oz American Platinum Eagle coins is an image of Lady Liberty, based upon the Statue of Liberty, which was created in 1997 by former US Mint Chief Engraver John Mercanti exclusively for use on the American Platinum Eagle.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to JM Bullion. Our customer service department is available at 800-276-6508, online through our live chat, and using our email address.