2004 American Platinum Eagle
The 2004 Platinum Eagle coins marked the eighth year of release for the series. Mintage figures dipped to even lower levels from the prior year, as the increasing cost of platinum priced the coins out of the range of many collectors. The one-half ounce and one-quarter ounce 2004 Proof Platinum Eagle coins experienced the lowest mintage for proof coins of their denomination.
The reverse of the proof coin once again featured a unique design. A rendition of "America" was designed by Daniel Chester French to accompany the obverse designed by John Mercanti. The bullion coin continued to feature the original obverse and reverse designed by Thomas D. Rogers.
Platinum Eagles were available in four different sizes, with fractional platinum weights of 1 ounce, 1/2 ounce, 1/4 ounce, and 1/10 ounce for both bullion and proof versions. During 2004, the average price of platinum was $845.31.
2004 Platinum Eagle Specifications
Designers: John Mercanti (obverse), Thomas D. Rogers (bullion reverse), Daniel Chester French (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)
2004 Platinum Eagle Mintage
Bullion Mintage: 7,009 (1 oz), 13,236 (1/2 oz), 18,010 (1/4 oz), 15,010 (1/10 oz)
Proof Mintage: 6,007 (1 oz), 5,063 (1/2 oz), 5,193 (1/4 oz), 7,161 (1/10 oz)
2004 Platinum Eagles For Sale
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