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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 2001 GOLD TURKEY DIAMOND EYE PROOF GOLDEN EAGLE 50000000 LIRA NGC PROOF 68 UC $525.00 Time Remaining: 23h 24m Buy It Now for only: $525.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Certified Proof American Gold Eagle 50 1999 PF70 NGC $2,597.00 Time Remaining: 1d 16h 20m Buy It Now for only: $2,597.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 2013 Proof 50 Cent Bald Eagle 1 25oz Gold Coin 9999 Fine 13172NT $89.29 Time Remaining: 1d 17h 13m Buy It Now for only: $89.29 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 1991 50 GOLD PROOF ROMAN DATED AMERICAN EAGLE COIN $1,899.50 Time Remaining: 1d 22h 1m Buy It Now for only: $1,899.50 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 50 PROOF LIKE American Eagle Gold Coin 1 oz fine gold 1998 CAPSEL $1,598.00 Time Remaining: 2d 4h 19m |
 1998 American Eagle AGE 4 Coin 5 10 25 50 Gold Proof Set HOUSTON TX $3,595.00 Time Remaining: 2d 19h 52m Buy It Now for only: $3,595.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Solomon 1993 Eagle 50 Dollars PCGS PR69 Gold CoinProof $449.10 Time Remaining: 3d 10h 21m Buy It Now for only: $449.10 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 2010 PROOF LIKE American DOUBLE Eagle Gold Coin 1 oz 50DOLLAR $1,590.00 Time Remaining: 3d 16h 29m |
 1 oz 50 Proof Gold American Eagle PCGS PF 69 Philip Diehl Label Random Year $1,708.79 Time Remaining: 3d 21h 4m Buy It Now for only: $1,708.79 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 American Eagle 50 Proof Gold Coin 1987 $1,700.00 Time Remaining: 5d 2h 22m Buy It Now for only: $1,700.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 American Eagle Liberty 50 2010 1 oz Gold PROOF COA Original Owner $2,500.00 Time Remaining: 7d 20h 58m Buy It Now for only: $2,500.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 1986 50 Proof Gold Eagle PCGS PR70 DCAM $2,395.00 Time Remaining: 7d 21h 17m Buy It Now for only: $2,395.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |