1992 (W) Christopher Columbus Quincentenary Commemorative Five Dollar Gold

Coin Details

Auction Record

$748 MS70 11-22-2009 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1992 (W) Christopher Columbus Quincentenary Commemorative Five Dollar Gold is a cent produced at the West Point Mint as part of the Modern Commemorative Five Dollar Gold (1984-Date) series. With a mintage of 24,329, this is a scarce issue. The obverse features designs varying by commemorative issue, while the reverse displays designs varying by commemorative issue. Designed by T. James Ferrell/Thomas D. Rogers. Struck in 90% gold, 10% copper, weighing 8.36 grams, 21.6 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #9666. Modern commemorative five-dollar gold coins are struck in 90% gold (8.359 grams) and represent the premium tier of each year's commemorative program. Gold commemoratives typically have the lowest mintages in each program. Many issues have appreciated significantly since their original sale.