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American Platinum Eagle (APE) One Ounce 100 Dollars PR DCAM 1997- Values
Details
Proof $100 platinum eagles are generally low-mintage coins, with several proof issues carrying mintages as low as 5,000 pieces. For the first decade or so after the series started collectors ignored the rarity and value presented by the low mintages. That changed and the scarce proof platinum eagles are seeing increasing demand.
This coin is made of 99.95% platinum and has a current melt value of $1,333.28
Obverse: From 1997-2017, the $100 proof platinum American eagle features an obverse portrait by John Mercanti of the Statue of Liberty's head and crown staring right into the viewer. From 2018-present the obverse design changes to reflect and commemorate symbolic American themes.
Reverse: The reverse design changes from year to year and include motifs with several themes, including the 'Vistas of Liberty' series that shows an eagle in flight over various American landscapes, and the 'Preamble to the Constitution' series representing various American ideals protected in our nation's founding laws and codes.
Basic Information
GSID:
74275
Coin Date:
American Platinum Eagle (APE)
Denomination:
P$100 / 100 Dollars
Designation:
PR
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
West Point
Coinage Type:
Platinum eagle
Coinage Years:
1997-
Composition:
99.95% platinum
Mint Mark:
W
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
One Ounce
Variety 2:
1997-
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9995
Weight:
1 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.9995 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
32.7 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
John Mercanti, Thomas Rogers
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, E PLURIBUS UNUM, [Date]
Obverse Designer:
John Mercanti
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, .9995 PLATINUM, 1 OZ., $100
Reverse Designer:
Thomas Rogers
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