#5a • 1986 1/10 ozt American Gold Eagle $5 Gold Coin

Part of August 2026 Coins & Currency Auction (timed auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $450.00

Status: Sold

Category: Coins & Currency

Denomination: $5 Gold Eagle Year(s)/Mint Mark(s): 1986 Actual Weight: 3.39 grams Actual Gold Weight (AGW): 1/10 Troy Ounce (3.11 grams) Metal Content: 91.67% Gold, 3% Silver, 5.33% Copper (22 Karat) Graded: No, condition as photographed Issued during the inaugural year of the American Gold Eagle series, the 1986 $5 Gold Eagle was among the first official gold bullion coins produced by the United States Mint. The obverse features Augustus Saint-Gaudens' celebrated Liberty design, while the reverse depicts Miley Busiek's original family of eagles design. Although struck in 22-karat gold for enhanced durability, each coin contains its full stated weight of pure gold.