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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 1987 Proof Gold American Eagle Coins Set 1 oz 50 Coin and 1 2 oz 25 Coin $1,899.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1h 1m |
 2007 G50 Gold American Eagle 1 Oz Proof Graded by ICG as PR70DCAM First Day $1,800.00 Time Remaining: 3h 21m Buy It Now for only: $1,800.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Certified Proof American Gold Eagle 50 1999 PF70 NGC $2,597.00 Time Remaining: 12h 23m Buy It Now for only: $2,597.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 2010 50 American Eagle 1Oz Gold Proof Coin as Issued by the United States Mint $1,995.00 Time Remaining: 1d 22m Buy It Now for only: $1,995.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 1998 American Eagle AGE 4 Coin 5 10 25 50 Gold Proof Set as Issued $3,995.00 Time Remaining: 1d 1h 5m Buy It Now for only: $3,995.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 2002 WEST POINT GOLD USA 50 PROOF 1oz EAGLE COIN 1st YEAR ISSUE BOX $1,575.00 Time Remaining: 1d 1h 40m Buy It Now for only: $1,575.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 1987 American Eagle Coins Boxed Set 1 oz 50 1 2 oz 25 916 Gold Proof $3,199.98 Time Remaining: 1d 2h 17m Buy It Now for only: $3,199.98 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 1991 Proof Gold Eagle 4 coin Set 5102550 PR70 PCGS Ed Moy $6,995.00 Time Remaining: 1d 2h 46m Buy It Now for only: $6,995.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 1988 American Eagle AGE 4 Coin 5 10 25 50 Gold Proof Set as Issued $3,995.00 Time Remaining: 1d 4h 23m Buy It Now for only: $3,995.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 1986 Proof Roman Numeral Date 50 AGE American Gold Eagle Coin $1,495.00 Time Remaining: 1d 4h 42m Buy It Now for only: $1,495.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 1986 50 1oz Proof Gold American Eagle Box Cert $1,408.00 Time Remaining: 4d 4h 11m Buy It Now for only: $1,408.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 2010 KM277 EAGLE OWL BUBO PROOF 1 4 Oz Gold Belarus 50 roubles Rare COA $465.00 Time Remaining: 4d 4h 39m Buy It Now for only: $465.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |