Minted in very large quantities, the 1/10 oz American Eagle gold coin is legal tender worldwide. It still retains all its original lustre.
The obverse of the coin depicts the Statue of Liberty, as designed by the American sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens in 1907, facing the obverse of the coin, her hair flowing in her wake and holding a torch, as if she were stepping towards the obverse of the coin. With her right hand, Lady Liberty inspires and guides others along the path to freedom. In her other hand, she holds an olive branch, often a symbol of peace. The combination of these two elements reveals the power and grandeur of the Statue of Liberty. Behind her, the US Capitol can be seen, with flames appearing to rise from it. Next to her left foot (at the bottom right when looking at the coin) is the year of issue, in this case 2023. In addition to the year of issue, the word ‘Freedom’ is engraved beneath the figure’s head. Finally, fifty stars, the national emblem of the United States, are arranged all around the edge of the coin.
The reverse of the coin features a new design created in 2021 by the American designer Jennie Norris. It depicts a portrait of the bald eagle, the national symbol of the United States. The eagle is shown in profile, highlighting the details of its plumage and its determined expression. This design seems to convey a sense of pride. Several inscriptions appear on the reverse of the coin. Firstly, the words ‘United States of America’, ‘$5’ and ‘1/10 ounce of pure gold’ are arranged above and around the coin. Next, above the eagle’s head, are the Latin words ‘e pluribus unum’, an American motto which literally means ‘out of many, one’, as well as ‘In God We Trust’, the official national motto since 1956. The letters ‘JN’ and ‘RG’ flanking the eagle stand for the initials of the designer, Jennie Norris, and the engraver, Renata Gordon, respectively.
*The photos are for illustrative purposes only. The actual condition of the parts may vary slightly from that shown on our website. As the part you are purchasing does not specify a particular year of manufacture in its title or technical specifications, it will be dispatched at random, subject to availability. The cross-section shown in the 3D video is not representative of the actual product.
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