1987 (P) Proof American Eagle Twenty Five Dollar Gold

Coin Details

Auction Record

$2,760 11-13-2009 Bowers & Merena

Description

The 1987 (P) Proof American Eagle Twenty Five Dollar Gold is a proof Gold Eagle struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the American Eagle Twenty Five Dollar Gold 1986 to Date series. The U.S. Mint produced 143,398 examples, making this the higher-mintage of the two mint variants, representing 52% of production. The obverse features Liberty striding forward holding a torch and olive branch, with rays of sunlight behind her — widely considered the most beautiful U.S. coin design — adapted from the Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle and the reverse displays a family of eagles — an adult and two juveniles — in a nest, designed by Miley Busiek (1986-2020) or an eagle portrait by Jennie Norris, the redesigned reverse introduced in 2021 (2021+). Struck after the transition from silver to clad coinage, as the Mint adapted to modern production methods and record-breaking mintages. As a proof issue, this coin was struck multiple times on specially prepared polished planchets using polished dies, producing mirror-like fields and frosted design elements prized by collectors. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Estimated market value is approximately $2.8K. Struck in 91.67% gold, 3% silver, 5.33% copper, weighing 16.97 grams, 27 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #9813.