Numismatics

This year marked the nineteenth year of production for the Gold Eagle series. In 2005 the United States mint struck only 300,043 one-tenth oz Gold American Eagles and less than 3% of the coins struck received the perfect grade of MS70. This is a beautiful example of a 2005 $5 Gold Eagle. The detail, strike, and luster on this piece are absolutely pristine. The intricate detail and clarity combined with the amazing luster will make this flawless Gold Eagle appealing to both collectors and investors.

Following the US Mint’s all-time high mintage records reached in the prior year, the mintages for 2000 Gold Eagles declined significantly for every denomination. The mainstream public felt the Y2K crisis had passed and interest in precious metals declined from the panic-buying levels that reached ahead of the new millennium. The biggest decline occurred for the 1/10 oz. Gold Eagle, which saw its mintage fall by roughly 80%. With this decline, only 7,000 pieces were given the perfect 70 grade by NGC. This piece features an immaculate finish with a razor-sharp design and is deserving of its perfect 70 grade.

In 1998 the world saw a dramatic increase in gold bullion sales, and it began with the 1998 Gold Eagle and would continue into the following year. The increased demand was driven by uncertainty surrounding the approach of Y2K, which caused a renewed interest in precious metals. The mintage for the one-tenth-ounce Gold Eagle bullion coin reached the highest annual and strong demand with over 1.3 million coins minted sold. Even with a strong total mintage, these pieces are rather scarce in Mint State 70 as only 2,030 pieces have received the perfect grade by NGC. This is an integral coin to any collection, and it is flawlessly struck with strong eye appeal.

In 1997 we saw the U.S Mint expand its offering with the new Platinum Eagle. This introduction of this new piece was expected to slow the demand for Gold Eagles, but we saw the opposite effect. The sales and production of the one-tenth-ounce Gold Eagles hit a ten-year high with over 528,000 pieced produced. Even though we saw a 30% increase in the yearly production, only 143 pieces have been graded perfect 70 by PCGS. This flawless struck piece features sharp details on the obverse and reverse and the luster is pleasing to the eye. This is a key date to any collection.

The 1996 Gold Eagle series followed the tenth anniversary of the series in the prior year. Mintages slowed for the larger denominations, however, the sales and corresponding mintage for the one-tenth-ounce Gold Eagles showed an unusual increase, with nearly twice the number of coins sold compared to the prior year. The U.S Mint produced over 400,000 one-tenth-ounce pieces. Even with this large mintage, they are still scarce in perfect 70 with only 616 pieces in the NGC population. Early year Gold Eagles are sought after by investors and collectors. If you are building a one-tenth-ounce collection, be sure to add this to your portfolio. This piece features a razor-sharp design and beautiful original luster.

1994 tends to be a key date in the Gold Eagles series across all denominations because the U.S Mint produces lesser amount of each size. The U.S Mint produces a near-record low of just over 206,000 tenth-ounce Gold Eagles and only 421 pieces have been awarded perfect 70 my NGC. Investors and collectors seek out these pieces as it is a key date in the series and must add to any collection. This piece features well-struck elements on both sides and has a beautiful lemon-like luster. If you are looking to complete your collection, look no further than this exquisite piece.

When considering early year Gold Eagles, many investors and collectors strive to acquire the pieces with very low populations such as this 1991 $50 piece. Notably, this year represented the final year that the date included on the obverse of the American Gold Eagle would be expressed in Roman numerals. In subsequent years, the date would be shown in Arabic numerals. If you are looking to complete your roman numeral collection or complete your whole collection this pristine piece should be in your portfolio. This exquisite piece features a pristine field with razor-sharp devices. The details are incredibly crisp and well defined for a coin from 1991. There were just over 243,000 pieces produced by the US Mint which was a record low for the time and only 64 pieces have achieved the perfect Mint State 70 grade by PCGS.

This 2007 American Eagle coin is a must-have for any serious collector. With a composition of gold and a fineness of 0.98, it features a striking business strike type that is sure to impress. The coin has been certified by NGC with a certification number of 1563564-159, ensuring its authenticity and quality. The coin is a 1/4 oz unit type and comes from the United States Mint brand/mint. It has a total precious metal content of 1/4 oz and is classified as MS 70, making it an excellent addition to any collection. The coin is from the American Eagle series and has a better date, making it a rare find. Don't miss your chance to add this impressive coin to your collection today.

Have you been looking for a coin that is part of a limited series? The Burnished Platinum Eagle series will fill that void. Burnished Uncirculated eagles are struck using specially burnished blanks which results in a satin-like finish. Burnished coins are smooth to the touch and display striking detail. Note that the U.S. Mint does not use the term burnished. Instead, the mint refers to these coins simply as uncirculated. It is the numismatic community that continues to use the term burnished in reference to coins produced through the special minting process. These special burnished coins also bear the "W" mint mark on the reverse of the coin and also features the unique annual designs typically only used on the reverse of proof platinum eagle coins. The 2007-W one-tenth ounce had a total mintage of 5,556 pieces and only 494 coins have received the perfect grade of MS70 by NGC. This is a great limited production piece to add to your collection.

Silver American Eagles have been produced by the U.S Mint since 1986. The obverse design is struck with the image of Lady Liberty designed by sculptor Adolph A. Weinman for the 1916 half dollar. The reverse is designed John Mercanti featuring a heraldic eagle with 13 small stars representing the original thirteen colonies. This 2016 marked the 30th anniversary of its production and is a key date for collectors of the series. This Silver Eagle has been authenticated and labeled First Strike by PCGS. A coin can only receive the First Strike designation if it has been received by the grading service withing 30 days of production by the mint. The mint produced over 37 million Silver Eagles in 2016 and just over 151,000 pieces have received the First Strike designation.

Are you looking for a piece that is so beautiful it will stop people in their tracks? Then look no further than this beautiful piece that pays homage to famed U.S Mint Engraver, Augustus Saint Gaudens. To recreate this masterpiece, the mint used the original plaster models for the coins that were hand-sculpted by Saint-Gaudens himself. Upon its release, these coins sold out quickly at the Mint. Only 115,178 coins were minted and less than 9% of these coins have achieved the perfect Mint State 70 grade by NGC. The first coin struck was sent to the Smithsonian Museum for safekeeping and the U.S Mint kept one to add to its collection. At first glance, you will notice how deep and beautiful the high relief detail is on this piece which is achieved by 4mm thick planchets being struck twice with 65 metric tons of pressure. This is one of those truly exquisite pieces that deserve a place in your collection.

The Platinum American Eagle was first minted in 1997 and it is the only investment-grade Platinum coin made by the U.S. Mint. The 2004 one-ounce Platinum Eagle saw one of the lowest overall mintages with just over 7,000 pieces produced. Platinum is a very soft metal that can scratch easily and is sometimes hard to get perfect grades of 70, especially with lower mintages. Only 61 pieces have received the perfect grade of 70 by PCGS. The obverse and reverse are perfectly struck which captivates the eye. This is a beautiful example and is a key date to any collection.

The year 2000 marked the beginning of the new millennia and was the last year of production of Silver Eagle at the revered Philadelphia Mint. The mint produced over 9 million bullion Silver Eagles that year which came close to the 1986 record. Even though we saw a near-record for the time in terms of mintage, only 110 pieces have achieved the perfect MS70 grade by PCGS. Collectors and investors alike are always looking for early-year Silver Eagles to add to their collections because of their scarcity. This is flawless example deserves a place in your collection!

In the year 2000 we saw the half-ounce Platinum American Eagle mintage drop by over forty percent, with just over 18,000 pieces produced. It was a record low in terms of mintages for Platinum Eagles for all denominations. Due to these low mintage numbers, collectors and investors try to add these to their collections when they become available. Only 11 coins have been certified perfect 70 by PCGS. If you have been looking to add a truly exceptional and rare Platinum Eagle, look no further than this flawless half-ounce piece.

In the year 2000 we saw the half-ounce Platinum American Eagle mintage drop by nearly fifty percent, with just over 20,000 pieces produced. It was a record low in terms of mintages for Platinum Eagles for all denominations. Due to these low mintage numbers, collectors and investors try to add these to their collections when they become available. Only 19 coins have been certified perfect 70 by PCGS. If you have been looking to add a truly exceptional and rare Platinum Eagle, look no further than this flawless half-ounce piece.

Are you looking to own a half ounce platinum eagle from the first year of mintage? Well, look no further than this 1997 $50 Platinum Eagle. It has been graded MS70 by the Professional Coin Grading Service. In 1997 the U.S Mint produced only 20,500 half ounce pieces and only 33 coins have been graded perfect 70 by PCGS. Early year platinum can be hard to come by in perfect strikes and fractional platinum is sought after by investors and collectors across the world because they are no longer in production by the U.S Mint.

If you have been looking to add a truly exceptional piece to your collection, look no further than this hard-to-find First Strike Silver Eagle. First strike coins are pieces that are received by a grading service from the mint within 30 days of production by the Mint. This First Strike Silver Eagle is very peculiar in that PCGS did not start the First Strike designation until 2004. This leads us to believe the grading service must have received a postmarked and sealed box that was never opened. This is a truly exceptional piece and is a key date for any collection. Only 21 coins exist in the PCGS population that are First Strike.

Are you looking to find the rarest Silver Eagle in the series in Mint State 70? Then look no further and this spot free, beautiful, and lustrous 1994 Silver American Eagle. In 1994, the production of Silver Eagles experienced a decline that brought the mintage to the lowest level for the series at the time. The total production of just 4,227,319 coins remains the second lowest bullion mintage for the overall series. This coin is sought after by investors and collectors who are trying to complete MS70 sets. The 1994 Silver Eagle is the 9th issue of the series. It, as most 1990's eagles do, often comes spotty and is elusive in perfect 70. Only 42 have achieved the perfect MS70 by PCGS.

One of only 1,647 in the NGC population! The 2018 edition is America’s first proof palladium bullion coin. The Palladium Eagle gives investors an easy way to take advantage of palladium as a precious metal investment. Authorized by Congress in 2010 and first issued in 2017, they are the first and only official investment-grade palladium coins from the United States Government. This piece has a beautiful strike with a show-stopping luster. Along with being certified PF70 by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation, the coin is also designated with a High Relief and Early Release label that is hand-signed by former U.S. Mint lead sculptor Don Everhart.

One of only 719 in the NGC population! This 2003 $10 Platinum Eagle is graded MS70 by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation. The impeccably smooth, unmarked silver-gray surfaces are what really stand out on this beautiful piece. The 1/10 oz. platinum coin is an amazing investment or a terrific addition to a collection. Fractional MS70 platinum is sought after by collectors and investors worldwide because the mint no longer produces the fractional pieces.

One of only 1,080 in the NGC population! This 2008 $50 Platinum Eagle is graded MS70 by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation. The devices are razor sharp with pristine fields. This half-ounce platinum coin is an amazing investment or a terrific addition to a collection.

Are you looking for an exception piece to add to your collection? Then you will appreciate the rarity of the 1997 half-ounce American Gold Eagle in MS70, where PCGS only has a total population of 44 coins in MS70. This lemon-gold twenty-five-dollar piece showcases fully rendered relief elements and flawlessly preserved, smooth surfaces. Out of 79,605 coins struck, .0005% have been given the perfect designation of MS70 by PCGS.

One of only 37 in the PCGS population! This coin is an immaculate honey-gold example that boasts a needle-sharp strike and coruscating satin luster. Both the Professional Coin Grading Service and Numismatic Guaranty Corporation have been remarkably stingy in assigning MS70 grades to this issue. This piece is perfect for any collection!

A substantial mintage of 269,255 quarter-ounce Gold Eagles was produced in 1987, but only a few have been certified in the ultimate grade of MS70 by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation. The surfaces of this amazing coin are technically perfect with a yellow-gold color. It also has sharply detailed design elements and a vibrant mint luster, making it a key date coin for any collection.