1997 Set Impressions of Liberty, 3 Coins PR DCAM

This stunning set contains all three of the 1997 Proof American Eagle coins in Gold, Silver and Platinum. The Platinum American Eagle was first minted in 1997, making this set highly collectible.

Set Highlights:

• Contains 1 oz of Gold, 1 oz of Platinum, & 1 oz of Silver.
• Coins comes housed in individual capsules along with the original U.S. Mint box and certificate of authenticity.
• $50 Gold Eagle Coin Design:
  • Obverse: Adapted from Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ famed Gold Double Eagle design, which features Lady Liberty walking confidently against the sun’s rays.
  • Reverse: Designed by Miley Busiek, the reverse shows a male bald eagle in flight carrying an olive branch to his nest, where a female awaits with her young.
• $100 Platinum Eagle Coin Design:
  • Obverse: The strong face of the statue below the word "Liberty," with the year and "In God We Trust" to the side. "E Pluribus Unum" is engraved along Liberty's raised arm.
  • Reverse: Features an eagle soaring over the horizon with the sun in the background.
• $1 Silver Eagle Coin Design:
  • Obverse: Adolph A. Weinman’s design showing Lady Liberty draped in an American flag, walking gracefully as the sun rises over a ridge.
  • Reverse: A heraldic eagle is shown below 13 small stars, representing the original colonies.

Obverse Description

The obverse design features a refreshed depiction of Adolph A. Weinman’s full-length figure of Liberty in full stride, enveloped in folds of the flag, with her right hand extended and branches of laurel and oak in her left.

Reverse Description

The reverse design features a stylized heraldic eagle design by John Mercanti.

Source: APMEX