1998 (W) Proof American Eagle Fifty Dollar Platinum
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- Price realized
- $1,750
- Sold
- Grade
- PR70
- Auction house
- eBay
Description
The 1998 (W) Proof American Eagle Fifty Dollar Platinum is a proof platinum coin struck at the West Point Mint, part of the American Eagle Fifty Dollar Platinum 1997 to Date series. The Mint sold 13,836 half-ounce proofs dated 1998. The obverse features the Statue of Liberty facing forward and the reverse displays an eagle flying over a New England harbor town with a lighthouse under a full moon. 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. Struck at the West Point Mint, originally a bullion depository that became a full coin production facility, specializing in commemorative and bullion issues. Struck in 99.95% platinum, weighing 15.56 grams, 27 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #99767.
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