2008 American Eagle One Hundred Dollar Platinum
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About This Coin
The 2008 American Eagle One Hundred Dollar Platinum is a United States platinum coin from the American Eagle One Hundred Dollar Platinum 1997 to Date series — 12th of 30 years in the series. In 2008, coins were struck at the West Point and Philadelphia Mints with a combined mintage of 29,445. This ranks 23rd of 29 years by total mintage, above the series median of 19,754. The obverse features the Statue of Liberty facing forward (1997-2017), then rotating designs and the reverse displays an eagle soaring over the sunrise (1997 bullion), with proof versions featuring annually rotating designs based on Constitutional and patriotic themes. A modern issue from an era of rotating coin designs, collector-focused programs, and renewed interest in numismatic artistry. Struck in 99.95% platinum, weighing 31.12 grams, 32.7 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Produced 7 years before the celebrated 2015 key date. Across its variants, estimated values range from $2.3K to $6.9K depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $5.0K in MS70 grade at Great Collections. Designed by John M. Mercanti (original obverse) / Thomas D. Rogers Sr. (original reverse) / various designers for rotating themes.
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — range across all strike types, reflecting typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
