2002 American Platinum Eagle
The 2002 Platinum Eagle coins represents the sixth year of the series. The bullion coin mintage declined for the one-tenth ounce coin and increased for the one-half ounce coin. The proof mintage was relatively flat from the prior year.
The "Vista's of Liberty" series featuring the Bald Eagle in various landscapes across America concluded. The 2002 Proof Platinum Eagle reverse was designed by Alfred Maletsky. It features the Bald Eagle fishing in America's northwest. A lake is depicted beneath snow capped mountains with an eagle catching a leaping trout in the foreground. The reverse design of the bullion version of the coin featured the static soaring Bald Eagle design.
Coins were available in four different fractional sizes including 1 ounce, 1/2 ounce, 1/4 ounce, and 1/10 ounce coins for both bullion and proof versions. The average price of platinum during 2002 was $539.13.
2002 Platinum Eagle Specifications
Designers: John Mercanti (obverse), Thomas D. Rogers (bullion reverse), Alfred Maletsky (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)
2002 Platinum Eagle Mintage
Bullion Mintage: 11,502 (1 oz), 24,005 (1/2 oz), 27,405 (1/4 oz), 23,005 (1/10 oz)
Proof Mintage: 9,834 (1 oz), 8,772 (1/2 oz), 9,282 (1/4 oz), 12,365 (1/10 oz)
2002 Platinum Eagles For Sale
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