1998 American Platinum Eagle
The 1998 Platinum Eagle was the second year of issue for the new platinum bullion coin. The mintage for the bullion coins increased over the levels of the prior year. Proof coin mintages declined for all options.
The 1998 Proof Platinum Eagle began a new series of annual rotating reverse designs. The first series of designs was known as the "Vistas of Liberty." Each year for the next five years, the proof version of the coin would feature the Bald Eagle in a different region of the United States. The bullion version of the coin would continue to bear the original reverse design.
According to US Mint Director Philip Diehl, "The Vistas of Liberty will profile the unique character and charisma of our Nation's diverse landscapes, capturing the spirit and strength of America and its people."
Once again coins were available in four different sizes including 1 ounce, 1/2 ounce, 1/4 ounce, and 1/10 ounce size coins. Each coin carried a different face value $100, $50, $25, and $10.
The average price of platinum during 1998 was $372.15.
1998 Platinum Eagle Specifications
Designers: John Mercanti (obverse), Thomas D. Rogers (bullion reverse), John Mercanti (proof reverse)
Composition: 99.95% platinum
Weight ($100 Denom): 31.120 grams (1.0005 oz )
Diameter ($100 Denom): 32.7 mm (1.287 inches)
Thickness ($100 Denom): 2.39 mm (0.094 inches)
Edge: Reeded
Mint Mark: none (bullion), W (proof)
1998 Platinum Eagle Mintage
Bullion Mintage: 133,002 (1 oz), 32,419 (1/2 oz), 38,887 (1/4 oz), 39,525 (1/10 oz)
Proof Mintage: 14,912 (1 oz), 13,836 (1/2 oz), 14,873 (1/4 oz), 19,847 (1/10 oz)
1998 Platinum Eagles For Sale
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