The unprecedented crossover underscores his personal efforts to combat “grade inflation.”
Obverse Description
The obverse features an obverse portrait by John Mercanti of the Statue of Liberty's head and crown staring right into the viewer.
Reverse Description
Eagle in flight, an olive branch in its talons. Inscriptions are "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "$50", "1/2 OZ.", and ".9995 PLATINUM."
Catalog Information
GSID:
74266
Designer:
John Mercanti, Thomas Rogers
Obverse Designer:
John Mercanti
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, E PLURIBUS UNUM, [Date]
Reverse Designer:
Thomas Rogers
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, .9995 PLATINUM, 1/2 OZ., $50
Fineness:
0.9995
Weight (gr):
15.552 gr
Weight (oz):
0.5 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.4998 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
27
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
1/2 Ounce
Variety 2:
1997-2008
Coin Date:
American Platinum Eagle (APE)
Denomination:
P$50
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mint Mark:
P
Coinage Type:
Platinum eagle
Coinage Years:
1997-2008
Composition:
Platinum
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Coin Value History
American Platinum Eagle (APE) P$50 1/2 Ounce, 1997-2008 MS [Type]
Value By Grade
American Platinum Eagle (APE) P$50 1/2 Ounce, 1997-2008 MS [Type]
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1997 $50 Half-Ounce Platinum Eagle, Statue of Liberty, Mint Engraver Series, MS70 PCGS. Signature, John M. Mercanti. PCGS P...
$2,562
2007 $50 Half-Ounce Platinum MS69 NGC. ...
$1,159
1997 P$50 Half-Ounce Platinum Eagle MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population (121/718). NGC Census: (17/599). Mintage: 20,500. Numismedia...
$822
1998 P$50 Half-Ounce Platinum Eagle MS68 PCGS. PCGS Population (44/333). NGC Census: (65/445). Mintage: 32,419. Numismedia ...
$881
1997 P$50 Half-Ounce Platinum Eagle MS66 PCGS. Nicely ...
$376
2001 $50 Half-Ounce Platinum Eagle MS70 NGC. Authentic Hand-signed, Mike Standish. NGC Census: 76 in 70, (12/25). CDN: $4,2...
$3,782
2007 $50 Half-Ounce Platinum Eagle, MS69 NGC. ...
$1,159
1999 P$50 Half-Ounce Platinum Eagle MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population (148/445). NGC Census: (6/357). Mintage: 32,309. Numismedia ...
$748
2002 P$50 Half-Ounce Platinum Eagle MS68 NGC. NGC Census: (160/4051). PCGS Population (85/3909). Mintage: 24,005. Numismedi...
$920
2004 $50 Half-Ounce Platinum Eagle, MS70 NGC. CDN: $843.65 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS70....
$1,159
2008 $50 Half-Ounce Platinum Eagle MS69 NGC. ...
$1,220
1999 P$50 Half-Ounce Platinum Eagle MS67 PCGS. ...
$431
1997 P$50 Half-Ounce Platinum Eagle MS68 PCGS. PCGS Population (150/546). NGC Census: (39/458). Mintage: 20,500. Numismedia...
$805
2004 $50 Half-Ounce Platinum Eagle, MS70 NGC. CDN: $843.65 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS70....
$1,129
2001 $50 Half-Ounce Platinum Eagle MS69 NGC. Mintage 12,815....
$960
2000 Half-Ounce Platinum Eagle MS67 PCGS. ...
$402
1997 P$50 Half-Ounce Platinum Eagle MS68 PCGS. PCGS Population (150/546). NGC Census: (39/458). Mintage: 20,500. Numismedia...
$805
2006-W $50 Half-Ounce Platinum Eagle, First Strike, Burnished, MS70 PCGS. ...
$1,586
1997 $50 Half-Ounce Platinum Eagle, MS69 NGC. Mintage 20,500....
$930
1999 Half-Ounce Platinum Eagle MS67 PCGS. ...
$402
1997 P$50 Platinum Eagle MS
Worth: $880 – $2,000
1998 P$50 Platinum Eagle MS
Worth: $880 – $8,000
1999 P$50 Platinum Eagle MS
Worth: $880 – $8,500
2000 P$50 Platinum Eagle MS
Worth: $880 – $5,500
2001 P$50 Platinum Eagle MS
Worth: $880 – $4,600
2002 P$50 Platinum Eagle MS
Worth: $880 – $1,055
2003 P$50 Platinum Eagle MS
Worth: $880 – $1,080
2004 P$50 Platinum Eagle MS
Worth: $880 – $965
2005 P$50 Platinum Eagle MS
Worth: $880 – $1,005
2006 P$50 Platinum Eagle MS
Worth: $880 – $1,005
2006-W P$50 Platinum Eagle, Burnished MS
Worth: $930 – $1,355
2007 P$50 Platinum Eagle MS
Worth: $880 – $955
2007-W P$50 Platinum Eagle, Burnished MS
Worth: $930 – $1,355
2008 P$50 Platinum Eagle MS
Worth: $880 – $955
2008-W P$50 Platinum Eagle, Burnished MS
Worth: $980 – $1,555
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