2003 (P) American Eagle Five Dollar Gold

Coin Details

Auction Record

$2,128 MS69 11-13-2009 Bowers & Merena

Description

A Gold Eagle from the Philadelphia Mint, the 2003 (P) American Eagle Five Dollar Gold belongs to the American Eagle Five Dollar Gold 1986 to Date series. The U.S. Mint produced 245,029 examples, making this the higher-mintage of the two mint variants, representing 86% of production. The obverse features Liberty striding forward holding a torch and olive branch, with rays of sunlight behind her — widely considered the most beautiful U.S. coin design — adapted from the Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle and the reverse displays a family of eagles — an adult and two juveniles — in a nest, designed by Miley Busiek (1986-2020) or an eagle portrait by Jennie Norris, the redesigned reverse introduced in 2021 (2021+). A modern issue from an era of rotating coin designs, collector-focused programs, and renewed interest in numismatic artistry. Coined at the Philadelphia facility, the nation's original mint that has operated continuously since its 1792 founding. Estimated market value is approximately $5.1K. Struck in 91.67% gold, 3% silver, 5.33% copper, weighing 3.39 grams, 16.5 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #9965.