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1986 (W) Statue of Liberty Centennial Commemorative Five Dollar Gold

Strike Type
1986 (W) Modern Commemorative Gold coin

Coin Details

Year
1986
Denomination
Modern Commemorative Gold
Mint Mark
W
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Modern Commemorative Five Dollar Gold (1984-Date)
Designer
Elizabeth Jones
Mintage
95,248
Composition
90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight
8.36g
Diameter
21.6mm
Edge
Reeded

Auction Record

$4,313 MS69 08-01-2005 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1986 (W) Statue of Liberty Centennial Commemorative Five Dollar Gold is a cent from the West Point Mint, belonging to the Modern Commemorative Five Dollar Gold (1984-Date) series. The U.S. Mint produced 95,248 examples, making this the lower-mintage of the two mint variants. The obverse features designs varying by commemorative issue and the reverse displays designs varying by commemorative issue. Struck after the transition from silver to clad coinage, as the Mint adapted to modern production methods and record-breaking mintages. The West Point Mint, once a bullion depository, became a full production facility specializing in commemorative and bullion coinage. Auction record: $4,313 MS69 08-01-2005 Heritage Auctions. Struck in 90% gold, 10% copper, weighing 8.36 grams, 21.6 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #9622.

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