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1986 1/2 oz $25 Gold American Eagle NGC MS 69 (MCMLXXXVI)
- 1/2 oz
- .9167
- US Mint
- 1986
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First Year of the Gold Eagle: 1986 Half Ounce in NGC MS 69
The 1986 $25 Gold Eagle NGC MS 69 is a half-ounce American Gold Eagle from the series' first year, graded Mint State 69 by NGC. It contains 1/2 troy ounce of gold in a 22-karat (.9167 fine) alloy and carries its date in Roman numerals, MCMLXXXVI. MS 69 sits one point below the top of the 70-point Sheldon grading scale.
Roman Numerals and Saint-Gaudens' Liberty
The U.S. Mint launched the American Gold Eagle in 1986, and from 1986 through 1991 it dated the coins in Roman numerals, a feature that sets these early years apart. The obverse, based on the Saint-Gaudens design, shows Lady Liberty with a torch in her right hand and an olive branch in her left, the Capitol in the background, with LIBERTY and MCMLXXXVI. The reverse shows a male bald eagle carrying an olive branch toward a nest where a female and her young wait. The NGC label and holder style may differ from the photos.
Coin Specifications
- 1/2 troy oz of gold in .9167 fine (22-karat) alloy
- Mint: US Mint; face value: $25
- Year: 1986, dated MCMLXXXVI
- Grade: NGC MS 69
- Label and holder may vary
Comparing Graded First-Year Eagles
A graded first-year coin is priced as gold content plus a premium, the amount above spot, that reflects both the grade and the date. Dealers set that premium differently, so Bullion Hunters shows each published price, tier and buyback figure together. Compare it with other 1/2 oz gold coins, or see the wider american gold eagle lineup.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does NGC MS 69 mean on a 1986 Gold Eagle?
NGC graded the coin Mint State 69 on the 70-point Sheldon scale. MS is used for business strikes, and 69 is one point below the maximum, so the coin is very close to flawless. It is sealed in an NGC holder.
How is the price of a 1986 1/2 oz Gold Eagle MS 69 determined?
Dealers start with the spot value of the coin's half ounce of gold and add a premium reflecting its first-year date and MS 69 grade. That premium varies across dealers and quantities, so comparing published prices is the practical step.
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Specifications
- Mint
- US Mint
- Year
- 1986
- Fineness
- .9167
- Metal weight
- 1/2 oz
- Grade
- MS 69
- Face value
- $25
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