Lot 250
1988 Five Dollars U.S. Walking Liberty Gold Coin
Sold December 12, 2025
- Price realized
- $600
Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.
About this lot
Estimated Value: $430-550
Origin: Philadelphia, United States
Denomination: 1/10 oz. Gold 5 Dollars
Year: 1988
Mint: Philadelphia
Grade/Condition: F or VF
Metal: Gold: 91.67%, Copper: 5.33%, Silver: 3.0%
Weight (+/- 0.2g): 3.4 grams
Additional Description: Struck in 1988, this five-dollar gold coin contains one-tenth troy ounce of 22-karat gold and forms part of the early years of the American Gold Eagle series, first introduced in 1986. The obverse features Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ classic image of Liberty with torch and olive branch, while the reverse, designed by Miley Busiek, depicts a family of bald eagles, symbolizing strength and unity. With its early issue date and iconic design, this piece offers both bullion value and historical interest within the modern era of U.S. gold coinage.
Lot details
- Lot
- 250
- Auction
- Gold and Silver Showcase
- Closed
- December 12, 2025
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