2016 (P) American Eagle Ten Dollar Gold - 30th Anniversary

Coin Details

Auction Record

$492 MS70 12-13-2022 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 2016 (P) American Eagle Ten Dollar Gold - 30th Anniversary, struck at the Philadelphia Mint, is part of the American Eagle Ten Dollar Gold 1986 to Date collection. The U.S. Mint produced 152,000 examples, making this the higher-mintage of the two mint variants, representing 86% of production. The obverse features Liberty striding forward holding a torch and olive branch, with rays of sunlight behind her — widely considered the most beautiful U.S. coin design — adapted from the Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle and the reverse displays a family of eagles — an adult and two juveniles — in a nest, designed by Miley Busiek (1986-2020) or an eagle portrait by Jennie Norris, the redesigned reverse introduced in 2021 (2021+). A modern issue from an era of rotating coin designs, collector-focused programs, and renewed interest in numismatic artistry. Coined at the Philadelphia facility, the nation's original mint that has operated continuously since its 1792 founding. Estimated market value is approximately $5.1K. Struck in 91.67% gold, 3% silver, 5.33% copper, weighing 8.48 grams, 22 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #570550.