Whitman Expo
1999-W Gold Eagle 10 Dollars MS Unfinished Proof Dies Values
Details
Struck with unifinished proof dies to create a business-strike coin.
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.
Basic Information
GSID:
71683
Coin Date:
1999-W
Denomination:
$10 / 10 Dollars
Designation:
MS
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
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
