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American Platinum Eagle (APE) P$50 1/2 Ounce, 1997-2008 MS [Type]

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Platinum): 0.4998 oz +0.28%
$766.20
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Obverse Description

The obverse features an obverse portrait by John Mercanti of the Statue of Liberty's head and crown staring right into the viewer.

Reverse Description

Eagle in flight, an olive branch in its talons. Inscriptions are "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "$50", "1/2 OZ.", and ".9995 PLATINUM."

Catalog Information

GSID: 74266
Designer: John Mercanti, Thomas Rogers
Obverse Designer: John Mercanti
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, E PLURIBUS UNUM, [Date]
Reverse Designer: Thomas Rogers
Reverse Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, .9995 PLATINUM, 1/2 OZ., $50
Fineness: 0.9995
Weight (gr): 15.552 gr
Weight (oz): 0.5 oz
Precious Metal Weight: 0.4998 oz
Strike Type: Business
Diameter: 27
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Reeded
Variety: 1/2 Ounce
Variety 2: 1997-2008
Coin Date: American Platinum Eagle (APE)
Denomination: P$50
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mint Mark: P
Coinage Type: Platinum eagle
Coinage Years: 1997-2008
Composition: Platinum
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Coin Value History
American Platinum Eagle (APE) P$50 1/2 Ounce, 1997-2008 MS [Type]
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American Platinum Eagle (APE) P$50 1/2 Ounce, 1997-2008 MS [Type]
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Platinum): 0.4998 oz +0.28%
$766.20
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for American Platinum Eagle (APE) P$50 1/2 Ounce, 1997-2008 MS [Type]
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
OGP* - $1,000.00 $1,234
MS70 CAC $1,100 $1,234
MS70 - $1,234 $1,234
MS69 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS69 - $1,234 $1,234
MS68 - $1,234 $1,234
MS67 - $1,234 $1,234
MS66 - $1,234 $1,234
MS65 - $1,234 $1,234

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(0.5 oz, 15.553 g APtW). 2008-W American Burnished Platinum Eagle $50. SP-69 (PCGS).
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(0.5 oz, 15.553 g APtW). 2002 American Platinum Eagle $50. MS-69 (PCGS).
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2001 $50 Half-Ounce Platinum Eagle MS70 NGC. Authentic Hand-signed, Mike Standish. NGC Census: 76 in 70, (12/25). CDN: $4,2...
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1997 P$50 Half-Ounce Platinum Eagle MS66 PCGS. Nicely ...
$376
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(0.5 oz, 15.553 g APtW). 2007 American Platinum Eagle $50. MS-70 (NGC).
(0.5 oz, 15.553 g APtW). 2007 American Platinum Eagle $50. MS-70 (NGC).
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2007 $50 Half-Ounce Platinum MS69 NGC. ...
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1998 P$50 Half-Ounce Platinum Eagle MS68 PCGS. PCGS Population (44/333). NGC Census: (65/445). Mintage: 32,419. Numismedia ...
1998 P$50 Half-Ounce Platinum Eagle MS68 PCGS. PCGS Population (44/333). NGC Census: (65/445). Mintage: 32,419. Numismedia ...
$881
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1999 P$50 Half-Ounce Platinum Eagle MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population (148/445). NGC Census: (6/357). Mintage: 32,309. Numismedia ...
1999 P$50 Half-Ounce Platinum Eagle MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population (148/445). NGC Census: (6/357). Mintage: 32,309. Numismedia ...
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