1995 (W) Proof Civil War Battlefield Preservation Commemorative Five Dollar Gold
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- Price realized
- $1,150
- Sold
- Grade
- PR70
- Auction house
- Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1995 (W) Proof Civil War Battlefield Preservation Commemorative Five Dollar Gold is a proof five-dollar gold coin struck at the West Point Mint, part of the Modern Commemorative Five Dollar Gold (1984-Date) series. The West Point Mint struck 55,246 proof Civil War Battlefield five-dollar gold coins dated 1995. The obverse features a mounted bugler sounding a call, and the reverse displays a bald eagle holding a banner reading LET US PROTECT AND PRESERVE. As a proof issue, this coin was struck multiple times on specially prepared polished planchets using polished dies, producing mirror-like fields and frosted design elements. Struck at the West Point Mint, originally a bullion depository that became a full coin production facility, specializing in commemorative and bullion issues. Struck in 90% gold and 10% alloy, weighing 8.36 grams, 21.6 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #9703.
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