Cherished by many, the American Gold Eagle coins from the U.S. Mint have been beloved for many years. Collectors and investors around the world continue to add these special coins to their collections each release year. With its high popularity, this coin is bound to live on for many years to come, especially due to its patriotic symbolism. Currently, the 1987-P Proof American Eagle 1/2 oz Gold Coin can be purchased online from Provident Metals.

Coin Highlights:

• All coins are packaged in a protective plastic capsule!
• Coin capsule arrives in a themed box and includes a Certificate of Authenticity!
• Limited mintage of only 143,398 coins!
• Contains 1/2 Troy oz of actual gold content.
• This coin is fully backed by the United States government and holds a face value of $25 (USD).
• The obverse shows the image of Lady Liberty.
• On the reverse is a design featuring a family of eagles.

The 1987-P Proof American Eagle 1/2 oz Gold Coin was struck in actual gold content. It contains 91.67% gold, along with 5.33% copper and 3% silver. The three metals combine to give this coin the perfect metal balance. This coin also comes with a unique proof finish, which means that the designs on each coin are frosted while the backgrounds are mirrored. When you order from Provident Metals, your coin will arrive protected in a capsule with a special presentation box and a Certificate of Authenticity.

History

When the American Eagle Gold coin was first introduced in 1986, it was released in a 1 oz denomination. It wasnt until 1987 when the oz denomination was released and marked with a P mint mark to symbolize its issuance from the Philadelphia Mint. Since 1987, the oz Gold Eagle coin has been in production; however, its issuance was transitioned to the West Point Mint in 1993.

Obverse

Lady Liberty is shown on the obverse of the 1987-P Proof American Eagle 1/2 oz Gold Coin. Augustus Saint-Gaudens created this patriotic design, and it has been used as a featured obverse design on many coins released from the United States Mint. In the image, Lady Liberty walks forward toward the viewer with rays of sun extending out in the background. In her hands, Lady Liberty holds a torch and an olive branch.

Reverse

The reverse design on the 1987-P Proof American Eagle 1/2 oz Gold Coin, which was originally created by Miley Busiek, shows a family of eagles. In the image, a male eagle is seen flying overhead carrying an olive branch in its talons. He flies toward the nest, where the female eagle and her eaglets sit waiting. The reverse also shows the coins weight, country of origin, purity, and value.

Ordering

If you have any questions, please reach out to our team at Provident Metals. We are available via email, online live chat, or by phone at 800-313-3315.