Numismatics

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 3 coins have been graded perfect 70 by NGC that are hand signed by the coin's designer. 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. 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.

Are you looking to own a quarter-ounce platinum eagle from the first year of mintage? Well, look no further than this 1997 $25 Platinum Eagle. This rare piece has been graded MS70 by the Numismatic Guarantee Corporation. In 1997 the U.S Mint produced just over 27,000 quarter-ounce pieces and less than 1% of those coins have been graded perfect 70 by NGC. 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. 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.

Are you looking to own a one-tenth ounce Platinum Eagle from the first year of mintage? Well, look no further than this 1997 $10 Platinum Eagle. It has been graded MS70 by the Numismatic Guarantee Corporation. In 1997 the U.S Mint produced just over 70,000 one-tenth ounce pieces and only 267 coins have been graded perfect 70 by NGC, while only 13 pieces have been hand signed by the coin's designer. 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. 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.

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 122 pieces in the PCGS 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.

The $10 Gold Liberty was produced from 1838-1907. The mintages of these beautiful pieces are as low as 100 coins to quantities stretching into the millions. The design was created by Christian Gobrecht, who was inspired by the portrait of Venus in Benjamin West’s Painting Omnia Vincit Amor (Love Conquers All). This design also was also used for the half-eagle and large cent of 1839. In 1897 the Mint Struck over 1 million $10 Gold Liberty’s and only 47 pieces have been stickered 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.

IIn the United States, Mint engraver Christian Gobrecht was strongly influenced by Neoclassicism, which was especially apparent in his use of the classically stylized head of Liberty on the Coronet half eagle, which replaced the Classic Head design in 1839. The obverse design of the new coin featured Liberty’s hair tied in a bun and secured by a string of beads. She also wore a coronet in her hair inscribed with the word Liberty. In 1907, the Philadelphia Mint struck over 600,000 Liberty half eagles and only 88 pieces have been graded PCGS MS64+ by PCGS. Furthermore, this piece has been stickered 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.

This year marked the nineteenth year of production for the Gold Eagle series. In 2005 the United States mint struck just over 80,000 one-half ounce Gold American Eagles which represented nearly a 20% drop in production when compared to the previous year. Less than 2% of the coins struck received the perfect grade of MS70 by PCGS. This is a beautiful example of a 2005 $25 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.

In 2002 Gold Eagle bullion coins experienced an uptick in interest based on a surge in the price of Gold. The Mint struck over 70,000 one-half ounce Gold American Eagles which represented nearly a 50% increase when compared to the previous year mintage. Less than 2% of these pieces have received the perfect grade of 70 by NGC. This coin features eye catching luster, and strong detail throughout. This piece is a must add to any collection.

Are you looking to own a one-tenth ounce Platinum Eagle from the first year of mintage? Well, look no further than this 1997 $10 Platinum Eagle. It has been graded MS70 by the Numismatic Guarantee Corporation. In 1997 the U.S Mint produced just over 70,000 one-tenth ounce pieces and only 267 coins have been graded perfect 70 by NGC. 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.

The Indian Half Eagle was first released in 1908. What makes this coin unique in American numismatics is how the fields of the coin are raised higher than the rest of the coin’s design and have no raised edge. This is called an “incuse design”. In fact, this $5 Indian Quarter Eagle carries the distinction of being one of only two designs in American history to use an incuse design. The other is the $2.50 Indian Quarter Eagle. The decision to strike coins like this was not well received when they came out. However, today they are beloved by collectors. The Indian Half Eagle was produced form 1908-1916, and then returned for one final year of production in 1929. Needless to say, there aren’t many on the market. The San Francisco Mint Struck only 240,000 pieces in 1916, less than 1% of those coins have achieved the AU58 grade by NGC, making this piece highly desirable by collectors.

The Gold Liberty Quarter Eagle is the longest-running in the series of $2.50 Gold coins produced by the Mint. The design was created by the revered Christian Gobrecht, the Chief Engraver for the Mint. An interesting fact about the Liberty Quarter Eagle, it did not receive the motto “In God We Trust” following the Civil War like some of the larger denominations with the same design. In 1905, the Mint produced over 200,000 Gold Quarter Eagles and less than 1% have achieved the MS65 grade by PCGS. 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.

This Liberty Head half eagle 1886-S 5 dollar gold coin is one of only 79 varieties with an MS64 PCGS grade and the elusive "green bean" CAC verification. A historic American artifact, this exceptional 1886 Liberty five-dollar gold coin will thrill the most discerning numismatists. Add beauty and value to your collection.

The year 2019 marked the 23rd year of production of the Proof Platinum American Eagle series. The U.S Mint continued its Preamble Series with the "Liberty" coin. The obverse depicts Lady Liberty holding the flaming torch and wearing a wreath crown and holding an open book in her other hand with mountains and pioneers heading out West in the lower background. In 2019 the Mint struck 11,268 one-ounce proof Platinum American Eagles which represented nearly a 25% decrease in overall mintage when compared to the previous year. Less than 14% of the coins struck have received the perfect PF70 grade by NGC.

The year 2014 marked the eighteenth year of production of the Proof Platinum American Eagle series. The U.S Mint continued its design series for the Proof Platinum coin which features the concept “To Secure the Blessings of Liberty to Ourselves and Our Posterity”, which would be the final design in the Foundations of American Democracy Series. The design carried a depiction of Young Liberty carrying a torch with the sun rising in the background over a gentle landscape. In 2014 the Mint struck 4,596 one-ounce proof Platinum American Eagles which represented nearly a 20% decrease in overall mintage when compared to the previous year. Less than 9% of the coins struck have received the perfect PF70 grade by NGC.

The year 2012 marked the sixteenth 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 fourth consecutive year. The U.S Mint continued its design series for the Proof Platinum coin which features the concept “For the Common Defence.” The reverse design features a depiction of a diligent minuteman from the Revolutionary War era. In 2012 the Mint struck 9,081 one-ounce proof Platinum American Eagles which represented nearly a 40% decrease in overall mintage when compared to the previous year. Less than 9% of the coins struck have received the perfect PF70 grade by NGC.

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 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.

The year 2010 marked the fourteenth 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 second consecutive year. The U.S Mint continued its design series for the Proof Platinum coin which features the core concepts of American Democracy. This was the second design in the series featured an image of a blindfolded justice holding the scales and a laurel branch. In 2010 the Mint struck 9,871 one-ounce proof Platinum American Eagles which represented over a 20% increase in overall mintage when compared to the previous year. Less than 10% of the coins struck have received the perfect PF70 grade by PCGS.

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 is 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 25,519 one-half ounce proof Platinum American Eagles which represented over a 300% increase in overall mintage when compared to the previous year. This significant increase was due to the Mint releasing a special two coin 10th Anniversary set which included a one half ounce proof and reverse proof versions, which in turn became the highest selling Platinum Proof product in years. Less than 4% of the coins struck have received the perfect PF70 grade by PCGS.

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 is 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 25,519 one-half ounce proof Platinum American Eagles which represented over a 300% increase in overall mintage when compared to the previous year. This significant increase was due to the Mint releasing a special two coin 10th Anniversary set which included a one half ounce proof and reverse proof versions, which in turn became the highest selling Platinum Proof product in years. Only about 10% of the coins struck have received the perfect PF70 grade by NGC.