1995 (W) Civil War Battlefield Preservation Commemorative Five Dollar Gold

Coin Details

Auction Record

$1,058 MS70 02-11-2008 David Lawrence RC

Description

The 1995 (W) Civil War Battlefield Preservation Commemorative Five Dollar Gold is a dollar produced at the West Point Mint as part of the Modern Commemorative Five Dollar Gold (1984-Date) series. With a mintage of 12,735, this is a scarce issue — the lower-mintage of the two mint variants. The obverse features designs varying by commemorative issue and the reverse displays designs varying by commemorative issue. Struck after the transition from silver to clad coinage, as the Mint adapted to modern production methods and record-breaking mintages. Struck at the West Point Mint, originally a bullion depository that became a full coin production facility, specializing in commemorative and bullion issues. Auction record: $1,058 MS70 02-11-2008 David Lawrence RC. Struck in 90% gold, 10% copper, weighing 8.36 grams, 21.6 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #9702.