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2008 (W) Burnished American Eagle Fifty Dollar Platinum

Strike Type
2008 (W) Platinum & Palladium Bullion coin

Coin Details

Year
2008
Denomination
Platinum & Palladium Bullion
Mint Mark
W
Strike Type
Special Strike
Series
American Eagle Fifty Dollar Platinum 1997 to Date
Designer
John M. Mercanti/Joel Iskowitz
Mintage
2,253
Composition
99.95% Platinum
Weight
15.56g
Diameter
27mm
Edge
Reeded

Value Estimates

$6,858

Value as of May 2026, from the one price recorded for this coin. Actual sales can differ. Compare recent sales of similar coins for a closer estimate.

Auction Record

Price realized
$4,406
Sold
Grade
MS70
Auction house
Heritage Auctions

Description

The 2008 (W) Burnished American Eagle Fifty Dollar Platinum is a burnished platinum coin struck at the West Point Mint, part of the American Eagle Fifty Dollar Platinum 1997 to Date series. The Mint sold 2,253 half-ounce burnished coins dated 2008. The obverse features the Statue of Liberty facing forward and the reverse displays Lady Justice watched over by an eagle, for the judicial branch. 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 #393082.

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