Platinum Half Ounce 1997 American Eagle, Coin from United States - detailed information

Within a plain rim, the obverse of the coin shows the close-up bust of the Statue of Liberty. Around above in large letters, the word LIBERTY is partly obscured by the rays of Liberty's diadem.

In the right field, the date of issue: 1997. On three lines below that, the national motto IN GOD WE TRUST.

The designer's monogram JM, for John M. Mercanti, is above Liberty's shoulder on the left.

Around below left, the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM; translated from Latin, it means "Out of many, one" and signifies unity in diversity.

The reverse design depicts an American eagle with outstretched wings soaring in the sky; behind, a sunrise, with the Sun's rays radiating behind the eagle.

On two lines above, the inscription UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

On three lines in the right field, the precious metal content: .9995 PLATINUM 1/2 oz. (one half of a troy ounce of 99.95% platinum).

In the exergue, the face value $50 (fifty U.S. dollars).

In small letters near the rim around below right, the designer's initials TDR (for Thomas D. Rogers).

Mintage includes 20,500 bullion (Brilliant Uncirculated) coins struck by the Philadelphia Mint without a mint mark, and 15,431 proofs struck at West Point (W mint mark) - individually boxed, or in sets.