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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 1986 1oz 50 Proof Gold American Eagle Box Cert $1,499.00 Time Remaining: 6h 3m |
 1986 1oz 50 Proof Gold American Eagle Box Cert $1,500.00 Time Remaining: 6h 4m |
 Certified Proof American Gold Eagle 50 1999 PF70 NGC $2,597.00 Time Remaining: 2d 11h 31m Buy It Now for only: $2,597.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 2013 Bald Eagle 9999 Pure Gold 50 cent Proof Coin 1 25 Troy oz Un searched $147.99 Time Remaining: 2d 11h 53m Buy It Now for only: $147.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 1986 AMERICAN EAGLE PROOF GOLD BULLION 50 COIN $1,900.00 Time Remaining: 3d 23h 4m Buy It Now for only: $1,900.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 2008 2 5 Gold Proof UNC Bald Eagle 2 1 PR BU and 50 Half Complete Set $1,350.00 Time Remaining: 4d 24m Buy It Now for only: $1,760.00 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 1987 Proof Gold Eagle 2 Coin Set 25 50 PR70 PCGS Thomas Cleveland Art Deco $4,375.00 Time Remaining: 4d 21h 5m Buy It Now for only: $4,375.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 2003 Proof Gold Eagle 4 coin Set 5102550 PR70 PCGS John Mercanti $8,495.00 Time Remaining: 5d 2h 20m Buy It Now for only: $8,495.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 1991 Proof Gold Eagle 4 coin Set 5102550 PR70 PCGS John Mercanti $8,295.00 Time Remaining: 5d 2h 38m Buy It Now for only: $8,295.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 1987 Proof American Eagle Gold Bullion Coin Set 25 50MCMLXXXVII $2,175.00 Time Remaining: 5d 5h 14m |
 1986 GOLD EAGLE PROOF 50 PCGS PR70 $2,499.00 Time Remaining: 6d 10h 3m Buy It Now for only: $2,499.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 2007 G50 Gold American Eagle 1 Oz Proof Graded by ICG as PR70DCAM First Day $1,800.00 Time Remaining: 7d 1h 33m Buy It Now for only: $1,800.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |