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2009-W 1 oz Proof American Platinum Eagle PCGS PR70 First Strike

2009-W 1 oz Proof American Platinum Eagle PCGS PR70 First Strike

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$2,009.57at Walmart, last seen Oct 31

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Our take on the 2009-W 1 oz Proof American Platinum Eagle PCGS PR70 First Strike

The 2009-W Proof American Platinum Eagle is a 1 oz .9995 fine platinum coin struck at the West Point Mint, sold in a proof finish with a mirror field and frosted relief. This example is graded PCGS PR70, a perfect grade, with the First Strike designation for coins submitted early in the release. It is a collectible rather than a bullion piece, so its price tracks both platinum spot and collector demand for top-grade 2009 proofs.

Best forPlatinum Eagle date and grade set collectorsBuyers wanting a perfect-grade modern proofInvestors who want platinum exposure in graded formGift buyers looking for a boxed US Mint proof
Pros
  • PCGS PR70 is the top grade, so no upgrade is possible
  • First Strike label adds collector appeal
  • 1 oz of .9995 fine platinum backs the price
  • Proof finish with frosted devices and mirrored fields
  • West Point 'W' mintmark and limited annual mintage
Cons
  • Carries a numismatic premium well above platinum spot
  • 2009 proof mintages were larger than early 2000s years
  • Premium can shrink if collector demand cools
  • Platinum is less liquid than gold or silver
  • Graded holders can develop scratches or haze

2009-W 1 oz Proof American Platinum Eagle PCGS PR70 First Strike prices at every store

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2009-W 1 oz Proof American Platinum Eagle PCGS PR70 First Strike price history

Lowest price we've seen: $2,009.57 on Oct 31 at Walmart. Tracked across 1 store since Oct 31.

What reviewers say

Collectors of modern platinum proofs generally rate the American Platinum Eagle series highly for strike quality and design, and PR70 First Strike examples are treated as the top of the grade ladder. The common complaint is price: premiums over melt are steep and resale depends on finding a collector, not a bullion dealer.

Pros
  • Sharp proof strike and clean fields
  • Consistent PCGS grading
  • Recognizable series with a long run
  • Attractive presentation for a modern coin
Cons
  • High premium over platinum spot
  • Thin resale market outside collector channels
  • 2009 mintage not especially scarce
  • Slab condition matters to buyers

Specifications

Precious Metal Form
Collectible Coin
Metal Percentage
99.95
Karats
99.9 kt
Coin Type
Bullion
Precious Metal Grade
Proof (PF/PR)
Metal Name
Platinum
Edition Year
2009
Release Year
2009
Fineness
Fine
Count
1
Product Net Content Parent
1 Each
Metal Content
1 oz

Questions and answers

Is a PR70 grade worth the extra cost over PR69?
For registry sets and top-population collectors, yes. For casual buyers, a PR69 usually sells for noticeably less and looks nearly identical.
How does this compare with the 2008-W proof?
Both are 1 oz .9995 platinum proofs with the same design. The 2008 has a lower mintage, so it typically commands more; the 2009 is the easier and cheaper date.
What is the coin made of and how much platinum does it hold?
It is .9995 fine platinum with exactly 1 troy ounce of platinum content. The face value is $100, but the metal and collector value far exceed it.
What does First Strike mean on the label?
PCGS uses it for coins submitted within roughly the first month of release. It is a labeling distinction, not a separate grade.
What comes with the coin?
Graded examples ship in the PCGS holder. Original US Mint box and certificate are often missing, so confirm they are included if you want them.
When is the best time to buy?
Platinum spot dips and off-season collector markets tend to produce the lowest prices. Track the price history here rather than buying at a spike.