2003 American Platinum Eagle
The 2003 Platinum Eagle coins brought the series into its seventh year of release. Mintages for both the bullion and proof versions of the coin slipped from prior years. This was likely due to the higher prices for the coins since the cost of platinum increased.
The reverse of the 2003 Proof Platinum Eagle features a unique design from Alfred Maletsky. It depicts the Bald Eagle perched on a Rocky Mountain Pine branch. The American flag is pictured in the background. This is the first time the Bald Eagle and American flag have appeared together on a US coin. The reverse of the bullion version of the coin continued to feature the original soaring Bald Eagle designed by Thomas D. Rogers.
Coins were available in four different denominations with 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 2003 was $691.31.
2003 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)
2003 Platinum Eagle Mintage
Bullion Mintage: 8,007 (1 oz), 17,409 (1/2 oz), 25,207 (1/4 oz), 22,007 (1/10 oz)
Proof Mintage: 8,246 (1 oz), 7,131 (1/2 oz), 7,044 (1/4 oz), 9,534 (1/10 oz)
2003 Platinum Eagles For Sale
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