American Gold Eagle coins are coveted by investors and collectors around the globe. With their weight and purity guaranteed by the United States government, the nation’s official gold bullion coins are immensely popular. Each year there are three different versions of the American Gold Eagle produced, and right now the 1988-P ½ oz Proof American Gold Eagle is available from JM Bullion in perfect condition!
Coin Highlights:
- Contains ½ troy ounce of actual gold content.
- Issued a face value of $25 (USD) by the US government.
- “P” mint mark from the Philadelphia Mint.
- Professional Coin Grading Service issued a perfect PR70 grade for this coin!
- Features a Deep-cameo finish.
- Ships in a protective plastic slab courtesy of the PCGS.
The American Gold Eagle was authorized for production by the United States Congress with passage of the Gold Bullion Coin Act of 1985. A bullion and proof version of the coin were introduced first in 1986, with four weights available in bullion and just a 1 oz coin in proof. In 1987, the ½ oz weight was added to proof coins.
Each of the 1988-P ½ oz Proof American Gold Eagle Coins in this listing is available with a PR70 grade from the PCGS. Coins in this condition have their full, original luster and no detracting marks of any kind.
The Deep-cameo designation is reserved for proof coins with a unique finish. The strong, frosted design set offers a stark contrast against the deeply-mirrored, clear background field of the coin. This differentiation gives the design features the appearance of floating above the rest of the coin.
On the obverse side is Augustus Saint-Guadens’ Lady Liberty. In his depiction, Liberty strides confidently forward over the nation’s capital, with a torch in her hand as a guiding light for the country, and the olive branch of peace in her left.
The reverse side bears sculptor Miley Busiek’s unique interpretation of the bald eagle. In her image, a male eagle flies over the nest as a female eagle stands guard over the hatchlings in the nest.
If you have questions, don’t hesitate to ask one of our JM Bullion customer service team members. You can reach us at 800-276-6508, online through our live chat, or by sending us an email with your questions. If you are interested in similar products, be sure to check out our selection of British Gold Coins.