Whitman Expo
1986-W Statue of Liberty Gold $5 MS Values
Details
The commemorative half eagle was also the first of this denomination to be minted in more than 50 years. Standards for weight and size are the same as for previous half eagle gold coins: weight, 8.359 grams; composition, .900 gold, .100 copper (net weight .2418 oz. pure gold). The design is the creation of the Mint's chief engraver, Elizabeth Jones.
Obverse: The obverse features a compelling close-up view of Liberty's face in sharp relief, with the inscription 1986 LIBERTY.
Reverse: An eagle in flight adorns the reverse.
Basic Information
GSID:
10552
Coin Date:
1986-W
Denomination:
G$5 / Gold $5
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
West Point
Mintage:
95,248
Coinage Type:
Modern Commemorative
Coinage Years:
1986
Composition:
90% gold, 10% copper
Mint Mark:
W
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Statue of Liberty
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Weight:
8.36 gr
Weight:
0.2688 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.2418 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
21.6 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
Elizabeth Jones
Obverse Lettering:
1986, W, LIBERTY
Obverse Designer:
Elizabeth Jones
Reverse Designer:
Elizabeth Jones
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