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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.
Obverse Description
The obverse features a compelling close-up view of Liberty's face in sharp relief, with the inscription 1986 LIBERTY.
Reverse Description
An eagle in flight adorns the reverse.
Catalog Information
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Subject: I would like to contribute catalog info to CDN for 1986-W G$5 Statue of Liberty MS
Body: Referring page: http://www.greysheet.com/prices/item/1986-w-statue-liberty-five-dollar-modern-commemorative-gold/gsid/10552 GSID: 10552 Title: 1986-W G$5 Statue of Liberty MS
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Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OGP* | - | $1,200 | $1,234 |
| MS70 |
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$1,250 | $1,234 |
| MS70 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS69 |
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$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS69 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS68 |
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$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
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$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Greysheet News
Newly discovered 1867-S Half Eagle also shatters previous auction record in $10.665 million U.S. coins event; 1934 $10,000 Federal Reserve Note Leads $8.7 million U.S. currency auction.
CAC approved and CACG encapsulated coins fared well in public sales during the month of September 2026.





