1986-W $50 American Gold Eagle PF70
$4,200.00
$4,368.00
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- SKU: 8650GAEPF70
- Categories: GOLD COINS MODERN COINS ALL
The 1986-W $50 American Gold Eagle is a special coin from the United States Mint. It's part of the American Gold Eagle series, which was introduced in 1986. The 'W' mintmark on the coin indicates that it was minted at the West Point Mint, which is known for producing high-quality proof coins.
The coin you mentioned is graded PF70 (Proof 70) by professional grading services, such as PCGS or NGC. A PF70 grade is the highest possible for proof coins, indicating that the coin is in perfect condition, with no visible flaws even under magnification.
- Face Value: $50 (though its actual value is based on its gold content and collector demand)
- Gold Content: 1 troy ounce of 22-karat gold (91.67% gold, 3% silver, 5.33% copper)
- Diameter: 32.7 mm
- Weight: 33.93 grams (contains exactly 1 troy ounce of pure gold)
- Finish: Proof (highly polished with a mirror-like background and frosted design)
- Design:
- Obverse: A rendition of Lady Liberty holding a torch and an olive branch, designed by Augustus Saint-Gaudens.
- Reverse: A male eagle carrying an olive branch flying above a nest containing a female eagle and eaglets, designed by Miley Busiek.
