2005 American Platinum Eagle
The 2005 Platinum Eagle coins were the ninth year of release for the series. The market price of platinum continued to rise, which put pressure on sales. Both bullion and proof coins dipped from prior year levels, setting new mintage lows across all denominations.
The reverse of the 2005 Proof Platinum Eagle was designed by Donna Weaver and features a Bald Eagle with shield and cornucopia. The cornucopia is filled to representations of a bountiful harvest and abundance. The obverse design continued to feature the rendition of the Statue of Liberty designed by John Mercanti. The bullion version of the coin featured the full original design.
Platinum Eagles continued to be available in the four fractional sizes, 1 ounce, 1/2 ounce, 1/4 ounce, 1/10 ounce size coins. The market price of platinum rose steadily during the year exceeding $1,000 near the end of the year. The average price for all of 2005 was $896.87.
2005 Platinum Eagle Specifications
Designers: John Mercanti (obverse), Thomas D. Rogers (bullion reverse), Donna Weaver (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)
2005 Platinum Eagle Mintage
Bullion Mintage: 6,310 (1 oz), 9,013 (1/2 oz), 12,013 (1/4 oz), 14,013 (1/10 oz)
Proof Mintage: 6,602 (1 oz), 5,942 (1/2 oz), 6,592 (1/4 oz), 8,104 (1/10 oz)
2005 Platinum Eagles For Sale
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