Platinum Ounce 2013 American Eagle, Proof, 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: 2013. 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 Young America against a backdrop of interlocking gears, symbolising the interconnection of power between the states and the national government. America is shown as a young woman with flowing robes, shading her eyes with her left hand as she looks into the distance. On the gear to the right of her, thirteen stars representing the original thirteen states which formed the United States.

The designer's initials JI (for Joel Iskowitz) are in small letters on Young America's robe below left; the sculptor's monogram MG (for Michael Gaudioso) is on a gear below right. The W mint mark of the West Point Mint is in the lower right field.

Around above, the inscription UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, followed by an eagle's head privy mark.

Around below, the precious metal content 1 oz. .9995 PLATINUM (one troy ounce of 99.95% platinum), followed by the face value $100 (one hundred U.S. dollars).

U.S. Mint Product Code: GA7
Date of issue: 18 July 2013.

The 2013-W platinum proof ounce was issued individually boxed in a black booklet-style folder with a Certificate of Authenticity, within a black cardboard box.

There were no bullion platinum American Eagles of the definitive "soaring eagle" design issued this year.