1/2 oz American Eagle Gold Proof obverse

1/2 oz American Eagle Gold Proof reverse

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American Eagle Gold Proof - 1/2 oz

Gold, American Eagle Proof

Proof

The American Eagle Gold Proof 1/2 oz is a 22-karat U.S. gold proof coin combining half-ounce gold content with a high-detail proof finish. The classic Liberty and eagle designs give the coin both precious-metal value and established collector appeal.

Coin Specifications

Metal

Gold, American Eagle Proof

Fine Metal Weight

15.5517 g

PURITY

91.67%

Dimension

27 mm

Gross/Coin Weight

15.5517 g

IRA Approved

YES

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Craftsmanship

The American Eagle Gold Proof 1/2 oz is struck in 22-karat gold with a proof finish created from specially prepared dies and planchets. The process produces mirrored fields and crisp frosted details across the Liberty and eagle designs.

Design Details

The obverse features Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ Liberty holding a torch and olive branch. The reverse uses the American Gold Eagle’s eagle design with national inscriptions, the $25 denomination, and the coin’s half-ounce gold content. Proof surfaces emphasize the contrast between mirrored fields and frosted design elements.

Investment & Legacy

The 1/2 oz proof format pairs half-ounce gold content with the collector appeal of an official U.S. Mint proof issue. Its recognizable Liberty and eagle designs, proof finish, and intermediate size give it a distinct role within the American Gold Eagle series.