Numismatics

The year 2011 marked the fifteenth year of production of the Proof Platinum American Eagle series. Only Proof versions of the Platinum American Eagle were available that year as the bullion version was suspended for the thirdThe year 2011 marked the fifteenth year of production of the Proof Platinum American Eagle series. Only Proof versions of the Platinum American Eagle were available that year as the bullion version was suspended for the third consecutive year. The U.S Mint continued its design series for the Proof Platinum coin which features the concept “To Insure Domestic Tranquility”. The reverse design carries the image of a harvest goddess emerging from a field of wheat, intended to symbolize the vastness of the nation and diversity of views. In 2011 the Mint struck 14,791 one-ounce proof Platinum American Eagles which represented nearly a 50% increase in overall mintage when compared to the previous year. Less than 6% of the coins struck have received the perfect PF70 grade by NGC. consecutive year. The U.S Mint continued its design series for the Proof Platinum coin which features the concept “To Insure Domestic Tranquility”. The reverse design carries the image of a harvest goddess emerging from a field of wheat, intended to symbolize the vastness of the nation and diversity of views. In 2011 the Mint struck 14,791 one-ounce proof Platinum American Eagles which represented nearly a 50% increase in overall mintage when compared to the previous year. Less than 6% of the coins struck have received the perfect PF70 grade by NGC.

The year 2007 marked the eleventh year of production of the Proof Platinum American Eagle series. The U.S Mint continues its design series for the Proof Platinum coin entitled “The Foundations of American Democracy”, which honors the three branches of government. The second design recognized the executive branch. A bald eagle depicted with its wings spread representing freedom, a shield at its chest ready to enforce laws and guarantee those freedoms. In 2007 the Mint struck just over 8,000 one ounce proof Platinum American Eagles which represented over a 8% decrease in overall mintage when compared to the previous year. Less than 6% of the coins struck have received the perfect PF70 grade by PCGS.

The year 2000 marked the fourth year of production of the Proof Platinum American Eagle series. The obverse side of the coin was designed by revered U.S Mint sculptor and engraver, John Mercanti and the reverse was designed by the famed U.S Mint sculptor and engraver, Thomas D. Rogers. In 2000, the Mint Struck just over 11,000 one-half ounce proof Platinum American Eagles, and less than 5% of those pieces have achieved the perfect PF70 grade by NGC. Fractional platinum is sought after by investors and collectors across the world because they are no longer in production by the U.S Mint.

The year 2007 marked the eleventh year of production of the Proof Platinum American Eagle series. The obverse side of the coin was designed by revered U.S Mint sculptor and engraver, John Mercanti and the reverse was designed by the famed U.S Mint sculptor and engraver, Thomas D. Rogers. In 2007, the Mint Struck just over 8,000 one-tenth ounce proof Platinum American Eagles, and less than 5% of those pieces have achieved the perfect PF70 grade by NGC. Fractional platinum is sought after by investors and collectors across the world because they are no longer in production by the U.S Mint.

The year 1999 marked the third year of production of the Proof Platinum American Eagle series. The obverse side of the coin was designed by revered U.S Mint sculptor and engraver, John Mercanti and the reverse was designed by the famed U.S Mint sculptor and engraver, Thomas D. Rogers. In 1999, the Mint Struck just over 19,000 one-tenth ounce proof Platinum American Eagles, and less than 7% of those pieces have achieved the perfect PF70 grade by NGC. Fractional platinum is sought after by investors and collectors across the world because they are no longer in production by the U.S Mint.

The year 1998 marked the second year of production of the Proof Platinum American Eagle series. The obverse side of the coin was designed by revered U.S Mint sculptor and engraver, John Mercanti and the reverse was designed by the famed U.S Mint sculptor and engraver, Thomas D. Rogers. In 1998, the Mint Struck just over 19,000 one-tenth ounce proof Platinum American Eagles, and less than 6% of those pieces have achieved the perfect PF70 grade by NGC. Fractional platinum is sought after by investors and collectors across the world because they are no longer in production by the U.S Mint.

In the year 2000 we saw the quarter-ounce Platinum American Eagle mintage drop by nearly forty percent, with just over 34,000 pieces produced. Due to these low mintage numbers, collectors and investors try to add these to their collections when they become available. Only 328 coins have been certified perfect 70 by NGC. 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 building a Proof 70 collection of Gold Eagles? Then you need to add the 2013 series of Gold Eagles to your portfolio. In 2013, the US Mint produced just over 21,000 one-tenth ounce Gold Eagles. Less than 5% of those coins minted have been graded a perfect Proof 70 by NGC. This is a beautifully struck piece that is perfectly preserved. It features a deep mirror finish that is highly lustrous and will make an excellent addition to any collection.

In 2015, overall sales of Gold Eagles saw an increase, while the mintage for the tenth-ounce piece saw nearly a 80% increase with 980,000 coins produced. This coin shines with original mint luster and is a great addition to any collection.

Have you been looking for a key date in the Silver American Eagle series? Then look no further than this beautiful Silver American Eagle from 1987, with show-stopping eye appeal. The satiny, finely textured surfaces of this one-ounce Silver Eagle are nearly pristine. This delightful example exhibits sharp surfaces, with vibrant mint luster and well-detailed design elements throughout. 1987 marked the second year for the Silver American Eagle series and investors and collectors heavily acquired the bullion version of the coin. In total, the Mint would go on to strike over 11 million pieces that year and less than 1% were able to achieve a MS68 grade by NGC.

Are you looking to add a truly stunning piece to your collection? Then look no further than this beautiful example of the $10 Gold American Eagle. The 1987 quarter ounce Gold American Eagle only had a total mintage of 269,255 coins and only 2 pieces have been certified in the MS65 by NGC. The surfaces of this amazing coin are beautiful 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.

The Morgan dollar was a United States dollar coin minted from 1878 to 1904, and again in 1921. It was the first standard silver dollar minted since production of the previous design, the Seated Liberty dollar, which ceased due to the passage of the Coinage Act of 1873, which also ended the free coining of silver. In 1893, the Philadelphia Mint struck a mere 378,000 Silver Morgan dollars, this was a record low in terms of mintage at the time. Less than a fraction of a percent have received the G4 grade by NGC. This coin is a key date in the series and will make a great addition to your collection.

The Morgan dollar was a United States dollar coin minted from 1878 to 1904, and again in 1921. It was the first standard silver dollar minted since production of the previous design, the Seated Liberty dollar, which ceased due to the passage of the Coinage Act of 1873, which also ended the free coining of silver. In 1892, the Philadelphia Mint struck a mere 1,036,000 Silver Morgan dollars and less than a fraction of a percent have received the AU58 grade by NGC. This coin is beautifully struck and will make a great addition to your collection. Furthermore, this piece has been by the Certified Acceptance Corporation. CAC holds coins to a higher standard so collectors can be confident in the value of their pieces. They are a third party that verifies previously graded coins and award their sticker only to those coins that meet the standard for today’s selective buyer.

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 special 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’s 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 reverse of proof platinum eagle coins. The year 2007, marked the 10th Anniversary of the Platinum American Eagle series. That year, Mint struck just over 3,600 one-quarter ounce pieces and only 13% of those coins struck have received the perfect grade of MS70 by NGC. This is a great limited production piece to add to your collection.

In the year 1998, we saw the quarter-ounce Platinum American Eagle mintage increase by over 40%, with just over 38,000 pieces produced. Due to these low mintage numbers, collectors and investors try to add these to their collections when they become available. Less than 1% of these coins have been certified MS69 by NGC. If you have been looking to add a truly exceptional and rare Platinum Eagle, look no further than this flawless one-quarter-ounce piece.

Have you been looking for a Silver American Eagle from the first year of release? Then look no further than this beautiful Silver American Eagle with show-stopping eye appeal. The satiny, finely textured surfaces of this one-ounce Silver Eagle are pristine. Featuring amazing luster and perfect strike, this delightful example exhibits technically surfaces, with vibrant mint luster and well-detailed design elements throughout. In 1986, the United States mint struck over 5 million Silver American Eagles and less than 1% were able to achieve a perfect 70 grade by NGC.

Are you building a Proof 70 collection of Gold Eagles? Then you need to add the 2007 series of Gold Eagles to your portfolio. In 2007, the US Mint produced just over 51,000 one-ounce pieces. Less than 4% of those coins minted have been graded a perfect Proof 70 by NGC. This is a beautifully struck piece that is perfectly preserved. It features a deep mirror finish that is highly lustrous and will make an excellent addition to any collection. Furthermore, this piece is hand signed by the designer of the Platinum American Eagle and the U.S Mint’s 12th Chief Engraver, John Mercanti. Hand signed labels by Mercanti have become highly sought after by collectors and investors alike.

America’s largest circulating gold coin was the double eagle or $20 piece, born in the exciting years of the great California Gold Rush. The new mines yielded the greatest mass of gold in recorded history. Vast quantities of the yellow metal helped to speed development of the American West and had far-reaching effects on the world’s coinage. The U.S. Mint issued its first Gold coins in 1795. In 1881 the San Francisco Mint produced 727,000 $20 Gold Liberty’s and less than 1% of those coins struck have received the MS61 grade from NGC. Furthermore, the grade of the coin has been verified by the Certified Acceptance Corporation (CAC). CAC holds coins to a higher standard so collectors can be confident in the value of their pieces. They are a third party that verifies previously graded coins and award their sticker only to those coins that meet the standard for today’s selective buyer.

Arguably the most beautiful coin ever designed is the $20 Gold Saint Gaudens. The Saint Gaudens obverse features a full-length portrait of Liberty grasping a torch in her right hand and an olive branch in her left. The coin’s reverse depicts a breathtaking eagle in flight—perhaps the most spectacular likeness of the nation’s official emblem ever to grace a U. S. coin or medal. In 1908 the Mint produced over 4 million $20 Saint Gaudens and this piece have has been certified as MS65 by NGC.

The year 1994 tends to be a key date in the Gold Eagles series across all denominations because the U.S Mint produced lesser amounts of each size. The U.S Mint produced just over 72,000 tenth-ounce Gold Eagles and less than 1% of all coins minted have been awarded perfect 70 by 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.