1987 Half-Ounce American Gold Eagle Even though more than 131,000 half-ounce American gold Eagles were minted in 1987, they're really rare to find in high grades. If the strike is perfect and the ...

Summary In this collector's guide, retired chief engraver of the Philadelphia Mint and designer of the reverse side of the American silver eagle bullion coin, John M. Mercanti, details the history and ...