1986-W $50 Proof American Gold Eagle – 1 oz Fine Gold – First Year of Issue – Original U.S. Mint Packaging & COA

Offered here is a beautiful 1986-W $50 Proof American Gold Eagle, representing the historic first year of issue for the United States Mint’s American Gold Eagle program.

Struck at the West Point Bullion Depository, this proof coin features Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ celebrated full-length Liberty design on the obverse, while the reverse features Miley Busiek’s original American Eagle family design.

Each one-ounce Gold Eagle has a total weight of approximately 33.931 grams (1.091 troy oz.) and contains 1 full troy ounce of pure gold. The coin is composed of 91.67% gold, 3% silver and 5.33% copper, producing the durable 22-karat alloy traditionally used for American Gold Eagles.

Coin Specifications:

• Year: 1986
• Denomination: $50
• Mint Mark: W
• Mint: West Point
• Finish: Proof
• Fine Gold Content: 1 Troy Ounce
• Total Weight: Approx. 33.931 g
• Composition: 91.67% Gold, 3% Silver, 5.33% Copper
• Diameter: 32.70 mm
• Edge: Reeded
• Proof Mintage: 446,290
• First Year of the American Gold Eagle Series

This example is accompanied by its original U.S. Mint presentation case, protective coin capsule, Certificate of Authenticity and accompanying Mint documentation, making it an especially attractive example for collectors seeking a complete original presentation.

The 1986-W holds a special place within the American Gold Eagle series as the inaugural proof issue of what would become one of the world’s most recognized modern gold coin programs.

Condition: Proof coin presented in its original Mint capsule and packaging. Please review all photographs carefully, as they depict the actual coin and accompanying materials offered for sale. This coin has not been assigned a numerical grade by a third-party grading service.

A desirable combination of one full ounce of gold, first-year-of-issue significance and complete original U.S. Mint presentation materials.