General Coin Information
The 2012 American Eagle Gold Proof Coin marks a continuation of a series of coins from the US Mint dating back to 1986. The Gold Eagle Proof Coins are struck as numismatic versions of the Mint's bullion Gold Eagle Program and are typically available in four different sizes - a one ounce Eagle, a 1/2 ounce Eagle, a 1/4 ounce Eagle and a 1/10 ounce Eagle.
Both the proof and the related bullion Gold Eagles debuted in 1986 and have been available annually ever since, with one exception. Unprecedented demand for the bullion Eagles led the US Mint to cancel production of the proof coins in 2009. The Proof Gold Eagles made a return in 2010.
According to the Mint, Proof Gold Eagles are created through a process which involves "manually feeding burnished coin blanks into presses fitted with special dies. The coin is struck multiple times so the softly frosted, yet detailed images seem to float above a mirror-like field."
Obverse Design
The obverse of the Gold Eagles contain a design considered by many to be one of the most beautiful ever struck on an American Coin. It features Liberty as designed by Augustus Saint-Gaudens. This image of the mythical figure was first used on the 1907 $20 Double Eagle Gold Piece. Obverse inscriptions will include the word "LIBERTY" and the year.
Reverse Design
Shown on the reverse of the coin is the image of a family of eagles as designed by Mrs. Miley Frances Busiek. Also included are the words "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA", "E PLURIBUS UNUM", and "IN GOD WE TRUST". The amount of gold content and its corresponding face value are shown as well.
American Eagle Gold Proof Coin Specifications
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American Eagle Gold Proof Coin Auctions
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 2010 KM277 EAGLE OWL BUBO PROOF 1 4 Oz Gold Belarus 50 roubles Rare COA $445.00 Time Remaining: 2d 1h 21m Buy It Now for only: $445.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Certified Proof American Gold Eagle 50 1999 PF70 NGC $2,597.00 Time Remaining: 2d 8h 41m Buy It Now for only: $2,597.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 1989 American Gold Eagle AGE 4 Coin 5 10 25 50 Gold Proof Set as Issued $3,450.00 Time Remaining: 2d 22h Buy It Now for only: $3,450.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 2013 Proof 50 Cent Bald Eagle 1 25oz Gold Coin 9999 Fine 13172NT $87.35 Time Remaining: 2d 22h 35m Buy It Now for only: $87.35 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 2013 Proof 50 Cent Bald Eagle 1 25oz Gold Coin 9999 Fine 13172NT OOAK $61.67 Time Remaining: 3d 1h 22m Buy It Now for only: $61.67 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Random Date 1 oz Gold American Eagle 50 Gem Proof Coin OGP SKU51610 $1,508.33 Time Remaining: 3d 23h 11m Buy It Now for only: $1,508.33 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Canada 2013 Birds of Prey 1 Bald Eagle 50 Cents 1 25 Ounce 9999 Pure Gold Proof $79.95 Time Remaining: 5d 17h 45m Buy It Now for only: $79.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 50 1oz Proof Gold American Eagle In Capsule Random Date $1,370.60 Time Remaining: 7d 23h 51m Buy It Now for only: $1,370.60 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 50 1oz Proof Gold American Eagle Box Cert Random Date $1,438.60 Time Remaining: 8d 17h 52m Buy It Now for only: $1,438.60 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 1986 US Mint 1 OZ American Eagle Proof Bullion Gold 50 Coin $1,999.99 Time Remaining: 9d 1h 53m Buy It Now for only: $1,999.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 1991 1992 1994 1998 GOLD PROOF EAGLE 5 10 25 50 PCGS PR70 16 COIN SET $19,249.00 Time Remaining: 10d 4h 34m Buy It Now for only: $19,249.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 1990 Proof Gold Eagle 4 coin Set 5102550 PR70 PCGS Thomas Cleveland $12,995.00 Time Remaining: 10d 22h 52m Buy It Now for only: $12,995.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |