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1988-P 1/4 oz $10 Proof Gold American Eagle (w/Box & COA)
- 1/4 oz
- .9167
- US Mint
- 1988
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| # | Dealer | Price at qty 1 | Premium | They pay you | Offer link |
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| 1 |  Apmex | Out of stock | — | Not published | Notify me when Apmex has this in stock — sign in first |
| 2 |  Bullion Exchanges | Out of stock | — | Not published | Notify me when Bullion Exchanges has this in stock — sign in first |
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An Early Proof Quarter-Ounce Eagle With Original Box and COA
The 1988-P 1/4 oz Proof Gold Eagle is a U.S. Mint proof coin containing a quarter troy ounce of .9167 fine gold with a $10 face value, offered with its box and certificate of authenticity (COA). Proof coins are struck with polished dies on specially prepared blanks, giving mirror-like fields and frosted design details. The P mint mark points to the Philadelphia Mint, and this coin is ungraded, so the original packaging travels with it.
Roman Numerals and a Family of Eagles
Gold Eagles from the program's early years were dated in Roman numerals, a practice that ran through 1991, so this coin's date reads MCMLXXXVIII rather than 1988. The obverse shows Liberty walking forward with a torch and olive branch, the Capitol and the rising sun's rays behind her. On the reverse, a male eagle flies over a nest where the female tends the hatchlings, with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, IN GOD WE TRUST and E PLURIBUS UNUM plus the weight and denomination.
At a Glance
- Year: 1988 (Roman numeral date), P mint mark
- Gold content: 1/4 troy oz (about 7.78 g)
- Fineness: .9167
- Finish: Proof
- Packaging: original box and COA
- Face value: $10
- Mint: U.S. Mint
Pricing an Ungraded Proof in Original Packaging
Proofs that come with their box and COA are priced at a premium over the spot price of gold, and dealers do not all value the packaging or the 1988 date the same way. Bullion Hunters lays out the published prices from multiple dealers, with buyback figures where available. Compare similar american gold eagle coins or browse our 1/4 oz gold coins.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the 1988 Proof Gold Eagle dated in Roman numerals?
Gold Eagles carried Roman numeral dates from the start of the series through 1991, so the 1988 proof reads MCMLXXXVIII. Arabic numerals replaced them beginning in 1992.
How is the price of a 1988-P 1/4 oz Proof Gold Eagle with box and COA set?
Dealers calculate the spot value of a quarter ounce of gold and add a premium for the proof finish, the date and the original packaging. That premium varies between sellers, so lining up published prices shows the current spread.
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Specifications
- Mint
- US Mint
- Year
- 1988
- Fineness
- .9167
- Metal weight
- 1/4 oz
- Face value
- $10
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