1997-W Gold $5 Commem Jackie Robinson MS-69 PCGS
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1997-W Gold $5 Commem Jackie Robinson MS-69 PCGS
In 1997, a special gold five-dollar legal tender coin was minted to mark exactly five decades since Jackie Robinson broke barriers in Major League Baseball. Struck at the West Point Mint, this commemorative issue contains 0.2419 troy ounces of gold with a purity of 0.900. This particular specimen is certified in an exceptional Mint State 69, showcasing the design with remarkable clarity. The obverse of the coin features a mature, three-quarter profile portrait of Jackie Robinson. Designed by William Cousins, this side also bears the inscriptions LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, the year 1997, and the W mint mark signifying its West Point origin. On the reverse, artist Jim Peed captured the essence of Robinson's enduring impact with the depiction of a baseball. The ball is inscribed with the years of his life, 1919 to 1972, alongside the powerful phrase Legacy of Courage. With a total mintage of just 5,174 pieces, this coin remains a compelling tribute to a historic sports and cultural milestone.
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Specifications
| Year | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Mint mark | W - West Point |
| Grade | MS-69 (PCGS) |
| Legal-tender face value | 5 Dollars |
| Metal | Gold |
| Weight | 0.2419 troy oz |
| Purity | .900 |
| Diameter | 21.6 mm |
| Thickness | 1.75 mm |
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