The Proof American Gold Eagle coinage experienced stability in demand in the early 2000s. Following a dip in mintage to start the decade in 2001, the four coins in the series rebounded in 2002 to find a stable level which would persist through 2006. The 2002 1/2 oz Proof American Gold Eagle Coin is currently available to you for purchase online from JM Bullion with an NGC certification.
Coin Highlights:
- Arrives inside of a protective plastic slab courtesy of the NGC!
- 16th year of release for the 1/2 oz weight in the Proof Gold Eagle!
- Limited availability within the original mintage of 26,646 coins!
- Contains 1/2 Troy oz of actual gold content.
- Issued a face value of $25 (USD) by the United States.
- Bears a Grade of PF70 from the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation.
- UCAM specimen.
- The obverse field of the coin includes the Liberty design.
- On the reverse face is an American bald eagle family.
- “W” mint mark.
In 1995, the Proof American Gold Eagle coinage began a decline in mintage that lasted for four years as interest in the collectible gold coins waned. After a brief rebound in 1999 and 2000, the Proof Gold Eagles sank below the 1998 low point which had previously represented a series low for most of the weights.
The 2002 Proof American Gold Eagles bounced back from the 2001 issue, with all four weights gaining mintage. The 1/2 oz Proof American Gold Eagle coin increased from 23,240 coins to 26,646 coins for an overall increase of 3,406, which represented the second-largest growth in demand among the four coins behind only the 1/4 oz Proof Gold Eagle.
On the obverse of the Proof American Gold Eagle is Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ iconic design of Lady Liberty. Created in 1907, this vision of Liberty was used on the $20 Gold Double Eagle from 1907 to 1933.
The reverse of the 2002 1/2 oz Proof American Gold Eagle coin features the design of American bald eagles. Visible on the reverse is a male in flight over the nest, while inside the nest a female guards over some hatchlings with one under her wing for protection.
These 2002 1/2 oz Proof American Gold Eagles earned perfect certification from the NGC. A PF70 coin is defined by its full, original mint luster and complete lack of detracting flaws. The UCAM label is reserved for proof coins with strong, frosted designs and deeply-mirrored background fields.
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