The American Platinum Eagle Coin is a unique offering in the American Eagle series from the United States Mint. Offered annually like the Silver Eagle and Gold Eagle, it features bullion and proof versions with new reverse designs on the proof coins every year. Platinum Eagles were previously available in fractional weights, with some still available today in certified condition. The ¼ oz American Platinum Eagle Coin is available online now from JM Bullion.

Coin Highlights:

• Arrives in a protective plastic slab from the NGC.
• Available with dates from 1997 to 2008!
• Contains ¼ Troy oz of .9995 pure platinum.
• Issued a face value of $25 (USD) by the United States.
• Bears a grade of Mint State 70 from the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation.
• Obverse bears the image of Lady Liberty by John Mercanti.
• Reverse includes the American bald eagle soaring over the country.

Fractional-weight American Platinum Eagle coins are no longer available in new production from the United States Mint. When the coins debuted in 1997, the bullion and proof versions of the coin were available in a total of four weights. The 1 oz coin was accompanied by the 1/10 oz, ¼ oz, and ½ oz coin.

The ¼ oz American Platinum Eagle coins was not originally the most popular option among the fractional weights. The 1/10 oz American Platinum Eagle was the popular choice, and even outperformed the 1 oz coin in many years. Toward the end of its production run though, the ¼ oz American Platinum Eagle outperformed by the 1/10 oz and 1 oz options.

On the obverse of all ¼ oz American Platinum Eagle coins is the image of Lady Liberty, as visible on the Statue of Liberty. Created specifically for the Platinum Eagle in 1997 by John Mercanti, then-US Mint Chief Engraver, the image features a close-up visual of Lady Liberty’s face as she gazes into the future.

The reverse of the ¼ oz American Platinum Eagle Coin includes the Eagle Soaring Above America design. This was created by Thomas D. Rogers in 1997 for the American Platinum Eagle, and is the only design to have featured on the bullion and proof version in the same year (1997).

Each ¼ oz American Platinum Eagle coin listed here is in perfect condition according to the NGC. Coins with a Mint State 70 grade have full, original mint luster and lack all detracting flaws. The ¼ oz American Platinum Eagles available today are from the issue years of 1997 to 2008, but JM Bullion cannot guarantee any particular year of issue. Orders are fulfilled based upon availability at the time of processing.

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