Whitman Expo
1999-W Gold Eagle 10 Dollars MS Unfinished Proof Dies, FS-401 Values
Details
Struck with unifinished proof dies to create a business-strike coin.
This coin is made of 91.67% gold; 3% silver; 5.33% copper and has a current melt value of $1,199.52
Obverse: The Augustus Saint-Gaudens' design that depicts a full portrait of Liberty atop rays of sunlight surrounded by stars and the word LIBERTY on the top periphery. The date is positioned to the right of Liberty's left knee.
Reverse: A flying eagle is depicted approaching her nest of three waiting eagles accompanied by the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, IN GOD WE TRUST , 1/4 OZ. FINE GOLD~10 DOLLARS.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
West Point
Mintage:
10,000
Coinage Type:
Gold eagle
Coinage Years:
1986-
Composition:
91.67% gold; 3% silver; 5.33% copper
Mint Mark:
W
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Gold Eagle
Variety 2:
Unfinished Proof Dies, FS-401
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9167
Weight:
8.4383 gr
Weight:
0.2727 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.25 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
22 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
Augustus Saint-Gaudens, Miley Busek
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1999
Obverse Designer:
Augustus Saint-Gaudens
Reverse Lettering:
UNTED STATES OF AMERICA, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1/4 OZ. FINE GOLD, 10 DOLLARS, E PLURIBUS UNUM
Reverse Designer:
Miley Busek
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