USA American Gold Eagle 1991

USA, Philadelphia
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Rarity

Rare

Attributes of Coins

RegionUSA
Denomination10 dollars
Krause numberKM# 217
Mintage50,839
MetalGold 0.917
thickness1.83 mm
diameter22.5 mm
weight8.483 g
Obverse:
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Liberty
Creators:
Augustus Saint-Gaudens
ASG
LIBERTY
Reverse:
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Bird
Creators:
Miley Busiek (MB)
10 DOLLARS
¼ OZ. FINE GOLD
E PLURIBUS UNUM
IN GOD WE TRUST
MB JW
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Introduction of Coins

First struck in 1986, Gold Eagles are one of the world's most popular ways to buy gold. The coins are available in 1/10oz, 1/4oz, 1/2oz, and 1oz sizes, with face values of $5, $10, $25, and $50, respectively. In 1991, the mintage of proof $10 gold eagles fell once again to some 50,839 pieces.Read More