Platinum Tenth-Ounce 2006 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: 2006. 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 of the coin depicts a seated "Legislative Muse" holding a book, flanked by two eagles perched on columns representing the bicameral legislature of the United States Congress.

The designer's initials JI (for Joel Iskowitz) are below left, on the muse's robe; the sculptor's initials DE (for Don Everhart) are below her foot on the right. The W mint mark of the West Point Mint is below left.

Around above, the inscription UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

The face value $10 (ten U.S. dollars) is below right.

Below left, 1/10 oz. (one tenth of a troy ounce); around below, the precious metal content: .9995 PLATINUM (99.95% platinum).

Finish: proof (10,205 coins) or burnished uncirculated (3,544).

The 2006-W platinum proof tenth-ounce was issued individually boxed in a black velvet booklet-style folder with a Certificate of Authenticity, or in a four-coin set.