1986-W Statue of Liberty Gold $5 MS Values

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Melt: $1,134.53 (0.2418 oz Gold)

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1986-W Statue of Liberty Gold $5 MS Values

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The commemorative half eagle was also the first of this denomination to be minted in more than 50 years. Standards for weight and size are the same as for previous half eagle gold coins: weight, 8.359 grams; composition, .900 gold, .100 copper (net weight .2418 oz. pure gold). The design is the creation of the Mint's chief engraver, Elizabeth Jones.

down This coin is made of 90% gold, 10% copper and has a current melt value of $1,134.53

Obverse: The obverse features a compelling close-up view of Liberty's face in sharp relief, with the inscription 1986 LIBERTY.

Reverse: An eagle in flight adorns the reverse.

Basic Information

GSID:

10552

Coin Date:

1986-W

Denomination:

G$5 / Gold $5

Designation:

MS

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

West Point

Mintage:

95,248

Coinage Type:

Modern Commemorative

Coinage Years:

1986

Composition:

90% gold, 10% copper

Mint Mark:

W

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Statue of Liberty

Physical Characteristics

Fineness:

0.9

Weight:

8.36 gr

Weight:

0.2688 oz

Precious Metal Weight:

0.2418 oz

Strike Type:

Business

Diameter:

21.6 mm

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Designer:

Elizabeth Jones

Obverse Lettering:

1986, W, LIBERTY

Obverse Designer:

Elizabeth Jones

Reverse Designer:

Elizabeth Jones

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