2007 American Platinum Eagle
The 2007 Platinum Eagle coins were issued for the eleventh year of the series. the tenth year for the platinum coin series. The price of platinum rose during the year keeping sales and mintages low. The 1/2 oz and 1/4 oz bullion coins had the lowest mintages for bullion coins of their denomination. The US Mint celebrated the 10th Anniversary of the series one year late with the 10th Anniverary Platinum Eagle Set.
The 2007 Proof Platinum Eagle featured the second design of "The Foundations of Democracy" design series. The reverse was designed by Thomas Cleveland and engraved by Phebe Hemphill. It features a representation of the Execustive Branch in the form of a Bald Eagle behind a shield with its wings spread.
The US Mint continued to issue the special collectible uncirculated versions of the coin for the second year. The 2007-W Uncirculated Platinum Eagle featured the same reverse design as the proof coin. Sales for the special "W" mint marked coins exceeded the scant levels of the prior years, but were still relatively low.
For each of the three options, Platinum Eagles were available in the full slate of fractional sizes, including 1 ounce, 1/2 ounce, 1/4 ounces, and 1/10 ounce sizes. The price of platinum remained above the $1,000 the entire year and climbed above $1,500 by year end. The average price of platinum during 2007 was $1,303.05.
2007 Platinum Eagle Specifications
Designers: John Mercanti (obverse), Thomas D. Rogers (bullion reverse), Thomas Cleveland (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), W (uncirculated)
2007 Platinum Eagle Mintage
Bullion Mintage: 7,202 (1 oz), 7,001 (1/2 oz), 8,402 (1/4 oz), 13,003 (1/10 oz)
Proof Mintage: 8,363 (1 oz), 25,519 (1/2 oz)*, 6,017 (1/4 oz), 8,176 (1/10 oz)
Uncirculated (W) Mintage: 4,177 (1 oz), 3,635 (1/2 oz), 3,690 (1/4 oz), 5,556 (1/10 oz)
*includes estimated coins sold in 10th Anniversary Set
2007 Platinum Eagles For Sale
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