1 oz, USA, 1997, Platinum - Eagle(Proof)
1 oz, USA, 1997, Platinum Proof - American Eagle Platinum coin was first produced by the United States(US) in 1997.
Gold and Silver American Eagle bullion coins were produced in 1985 and released in 1986, the Platinum Eagle bullion coins were first minted in 1997. The proof platinum eagle coins are the only U.S. coins that alternate designs yearly on the reverse.
Four different weight denominations for American Eagle Platinum coins are produced; ounce(1oz), half-ounce(1/2oz), Quarter ounce(1/4oz) and one-tenth(1/10 oz).
Coin Specifications:
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Country |
USA |
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Year |
1997 |
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Value |
1 oz, $100 |
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Metal |
Platinum (Pt 999.9) |
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Weight |
31.120gram |
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Diameter |
32.7mm |
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Thickness |
2.39mm |
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Obverse Design |
John Mercanti (JM) |
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Reverse Design |
Thomas D. Rogers (TDR) |
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Shape |
Round |
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Last issue of series |
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Obverse |
Features Lady Liberty looking straight ahead - the “Liberty looking to the future” image Lettering: LIBERTY(Interlaced between the crown on the Statue of Liberty stretches) "1997" (next to face) “E PLURIBUS UNUM” "IN GOD WE TRUST" JM(initials) |
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Reverse |
Features an eagle soaring away from a rising sun Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA .9995 Platinum 1 oz. $100 (bottom) TDR(Initials, bottom) |
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Edge |
Milled (no edge inscription) |
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Mintage |
Proof Mintage |
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1997 |
56,000 |
20,851 |
| Size | Diameter | Thickness | Weight | Face Value |
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| 1 troy oz. | 32.7 mm | 2.39 mm | 31.120 g | $100 |
| 1/2 troy oz. | 27.0 mm | 1.75 mm | 15.560 g | $50 |
| 1/4 troy oz. | 22.0 mm | 1.32 mm | 7.780 g | $25 |
| 1/10 troy oz. | 16.5 mm | 0.95 mm | 3.112 g | $10 |
- Material
- Platinum
- Denomination
- $100 USD
1 oz - Shape
- Round
- Time
- 1900s
- Object
- Bird - Eagle
Person (king, queen, tsar, president) - Rulers
- Lady Liberty