2001 (W) United States Capitol Visitor Center Commemorative Five Dollar Gold

Coin Details

Auction Record

$2,530 MS69 09-07-2011 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 2001 (W) United States Capitol Visitor Center Commemorative Five Dollar Gold is a commemorative dollar struck at the West Point Mint. With a mintage of just 6,761, this is a scarce issue sought by specialists. The gold coin in the Capitol Visitor Center program, this $5 piece features a unique architectural detail — a Corinthian column capital — rather than a traditional figurative scene. The obverse features the top of a Corinthian column with the words 'First Convening of Congress in Washington', while the reverse displays the U.S. Capitol building as it appeared in 1800. Designed by Elizabeth Jones. Struck in 90% gold, 10% copper, weighing 8.36 grams, 21.6 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #9792. With a combined mintage of fewer than 35,000 coins, the Capitol Visitor Center $5 gold is one of the scarcer modern gold commemoratives and commands substantial premiums.