The Proof American Platinum Eagle series represents one of the United States Mint’s most respected collector programs. Each annual proof release combines the crisp, mirror-like appearance of proof coinage with carefully selected designs that make the series stand out among modern American coins. The 1997-W 1 oz Proof American Platinum Eagle marks the beginning of this celebrated collection. Today, these coins are available online from BullionMax.

Coin Highlights:

• Coin arrives in a capsule with a presentation box and a Certificate of Authenticity!
• 1st issue of Proof Platinum Eagles!
• Reverse design used only twice in Proof Platinum Eagle history!
• Final mintage of only 20,851 coins!
• Contains 1 troy oz of .9995 pure platinum.
• Issued a face value of $100 (USD) by the United States.
• The obverse depicts the face of the Statue of Liberty.
• On the reverse, an American bald eagle soars through the sky.
• Bears a W mint mark from the West Point Mint.

These 1997-W 1 oz Proof American Platinum Eagle Coins are packaged in protective capsules and include the original United States Mint presentation box along with a Certificate of Authenticity. The reverse created for the debut release was designed by Thomas D. Rogers Sr. and appeared only twice in the history of the Proof Platinum Eagle series. After its first appearance in 1997, the design returned only in 2017 to recognize the program’s 20th anniversary.

The obverse of the 1997-W Proof American Platinum Eagle features John Mercanti’s close-up portrait of the Statue of Liberty. His design focuses on Liberty’s face and crown, presenting the famous monument with fine detail and a calm expression that highlights one of America’s best-known national symbols.

On the reverse of the 1997-W 1 oz Proof American Platinum Eagle is Thomas D. Rogers Sr.’s image of a bald eagle soaring high above the landscape. Shown from an overhead viewpoint with a radiant sunburst in the background, the eagle’s broad wings and strong posture create a design with a distinctive sense of movement.

The 1997 Proof American Platinum Eagle is notable as the first proof release in the American Platinum Eagle series. Produced at the West Point Mint during the inaugural year of the program, it had a final mintage of just 20,851 coins. As the first proof issue in the nation’s platinum coin series, it remains an important piece for collectors interested in the history of modern United States coinage.

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