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 GOLD EAGLE PROOF PCGS PR70 25 50 2 COIN SET $3,199.00 Time Remaining: 16h 38m Buy It Now for only: $3,199.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 2001 50000000 GEM PROOF LIRA GOLD EAGLE COIN TURKEY DIAMOND IN EYE $449.99 Time Remaining: 16h 48m Buy It Now for only: $449.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 1986 GOLD EAGLE PROOF 50 PCGS PR70 $2,499.00 Time Remaining: 17h 26m 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: 1d 9h Buy It Now for only: $1,800.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 1987 50 Proof American Gold Eagle 1 oz Box COA Lot 1762D $1,225.00 Time Remaining: 1d 21h 27m |
 2010 50 American Eagle 1Oz Gold Proof Coin as Issued by the United States Mint $1,995.00 Time Remaining: 2d 6h 1m 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: 2d 6h 44m Buy It Now for only: $3,995.00 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: 2d 10h 2m Buy It Now for only: $3,995.00 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: 2d 10h 41m Buy It Now for only: $465.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 1988 50 American Eagle 1 Oz Gold Proof Coin In Original US Mint Box with COA $1,364.00 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 10h 42m |
 1996 American Eagle 510 25 and 50 Dollar 4 Coin Gold Proof Set $3,100.00 Time Remaining: 2d 12h 42m |
 Solomon 1993 Eagle 50 Dollars PCGS PR69 Gold CoinProof $459.08 Time Remaining: 2d 18h 4m Buy It Now for only: $459.08 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |