The 1/2 oz gold coin in the Proof American Eagle Gold Series was the first of the three fractional-ounce coins to debut in the collection. Available each year since 1987, with the exception of 2009, the Proof American Eagle 1/2 oz Gold Coin is a popular choice with collectors. Right now, you can get the Proof American Eagle 1/2 oz Gold Coin in perfect condition at Provident Metals.

Highlights:

• Arrives with an NGC or PCGS protective plastic slab!
• Issued from 1987-2008 and 2010-present!
• Limited number of certified perfect coins!
• Contains 1/2 Troy oz of actual gold content.
• Bears a face value of $50 (USD) fully backed by the American government.
• Issued a Grade of PF/PR70 by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation or the Professional Coin Grading Service.
• Various additional labels are possible.
• On the obverse is Lady Liberty.
• The reverse comes with a family of American bald eagles.
• Includes P or W mint marks depending on the year of issue.
• Please note that you could receive several matching date marks, mint marks, and additional labels if you buy more than one.

Your purchase of Proof American Eagle 1/2 oz Gold Coins in this listing entitles you to a coin with a perfect certification. A coin with a PF/PR70 certification exhibits full, original mint luster with no detracting flaws of any kind present.

Obverse

On the obverse field of the Proof American Eagle 1/2 oz Gold Coin is an image of Lady Liberty. This front-facing design was created in 1907 by Augustus Saint-Gaudens and submitted to the US Mint for consideration on various US circulation coins of the early 20th century. It featured on the $20 Gold Double Eagle from 1907 to 1933. The design depicts Liberty with a torch held out in her right hand and an olive branch in her left.

Reverse

The reverse face of Proof American Eagle 1/2 oz Gold Coins bears the design of a family of American bald eagles. Created in 1986 by Miley Busiek, this image includes a male eagle in flight over the nest as a female is perched in the nest with a hatchling.

History

Proof American Eagle 1/2 oz Gold Coins debuted in 1987 and were struck each year until 2008. The program was halted in 2009 to redirect all available gold blanks to the production of gold bullion coins. Since 2010, the coin has been back in production. Proof American Eagle 1/2 oz Gold Coins were struck at the Philadelphia Mint with P mint marks from 1987 to 1993 and at the West Point Mint with W mint marks since 1994.

Ordering

These Proof American Eagle 1/2 oz Gold Coins are available from varied years with additional labels possible. The date marks include 1987-2008 and 2010-present. These coins are chosen at random and we cannot guarantee the date mark, mintmark, and varied labels you get. We also cannot guarantee various different coins if you buy more than one.

If you have questions, Provident Metals can help. Call us at 800-313-3315, chat with us live online, or email us.