1998 1 oz American Gold Eagle MS-69 PCGS
Semi-Numismatic
1998 1 oz American Gold Eagle MS-69 PCGS
The 1998 American Gold Eagle stands as a remarkable example of modern United States coinage, containing one troy ounce of fine gold with a purity of 0.9167. This fifty-dollar denomination coin has been certified in Mint State 69, indicating its exceptional preservation and nearly flawless condition. The obverse of the coin features a powerful depiction of Lady Liberty walking forward against a backdrop of radiating sunbeams. This design is based on the famous 1907 twenty-dollar Gold Double Eagle created by Augustus Saint-Gaudens, maintaining a historic aesthetic on a modern gold piece. The inscription "1998" is clearly visible alongside the figure. On the reverse, the coin displays a detailed family of bald eagles. A male eagle is captured mid-flight, carrying an olive branch back to a nest that holds a female eagle and their young. The inscriptions on this side include "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA", "IN GOD WE TRUST", "E PLURIBUS UNUM", and "1 OZ. FINE GOLD 50 DOLLARS", confirming both its weight and its official face value.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1998 |
| Grade | MS-69 (PCGS) |
| Legal-tender face value | 50 Dollars |
| Metal | Gold |
| Weight | 1.0000 troy oz |
| Purity | .9167 |
| Diameter | 32.7 mm |
| Thickness | 2.87 mm |
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