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1991-P $5 American Gold Eagle 1/10 oz. Proof Coin

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1991-P $5 American Gold Eagle 1/10 oz. Proof Coin
1991-P United States Mint American Gold Eagle one-tenth ounce proof coin, with a face value of five dollars. This coin was struck at the Philadelphia Mint and is marked with the "P" mint mark beneath the date. Manufactured in accordance with the Gold Bullion Coin Act of 1985, the coin consists of a composition of 91.67 percent gold, 3 percent silver, and 5.33 percent copper, forming a durable 22-karat alloy. The total weight of the coin is 0.1091 troy ounces (3.393 grams), with a net gold content of 0.1000 troy ounces (3.110 grams). The obverse features a modern rendition of the classic full-length figure of Liberty designed by Augustus Saint-Gaudens, originally used on the $20 Double Eagle gold coin. Liberty is depicted stepping forward confidently with flowing hair, holding a torch in her right hand symbolizing enlightenment, and an olive branch in her left hand symbolizing peace. The sun's rays emanate from behind her, and the design is encircled by a ring of stars. The Roman numeral date MCMXCI is located to the lower right, along with the "P" mint mark. The reverse was designed by sculptor Miley Busiek and presents a detailed scene of a male eagle in flight carrying an olive branch above a nest. The nest contains a female eagle and two eaglets, symbolizing American family values and strength. The reverse also includes inscriptions: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1/10 OZ. FINE GOLD, and 5 DOLLARS. The coin is sealed in a protective capsule and housed in its original United States Mint blue velvet clamshell presentation case, complete with gold foil-embossed Great Seal of the United States on the lid and corner trim. Box: 4.25"L x 3.5"W x 1"H. Coin diameter: 16.5mm.

Artist: Augustus Saint-Gaudens and Miley Busiek (aka Miley Tucker-Frost)
Issued: 1991
Dimensions: See Description
Country of Origin: United States

Condition: Age related wear.