2021 (W) Proof American Eagle Five Dollar Gold - Type 1

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$4,992 PR69DCAM 05-28-2022 eBay

Description

The 2021 (W) Proof American Eagle Five Dollar Gold - Type 1 is a proof Gold Eagle struck at the West Point Mint, part of the American Eagle Five Dollar Gold 1986 to Date series. With a mintage of 21,200, this is a scarce issue. 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, while 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+). Designed by Augustus Saint-Gaudens (obverse) / Miley Busiek (reverse 1986-2020) / Jennie Norris (reverse 2021+). Struck in 91.67% gold, 3% silver, 5.33% copper, 16.5 mm in diameter. Cataloged as PCGS #861202. The tenth-ounce American Gold Eagle is the smallest and most affordable entry point into the Gold Eagle program. Annual proof editions and the accessibility of the small gold denomination make this a popular collector and investor coin.