© U S Mint
© U S Mint
5 Dollars Civil War Battlefield Preservation
1995 year| Gold (.900) | 8.359 g | 21.6 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1995 |
| Value | 5 Dollars (5 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 8.359 g |
| Diameter | 21.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#92576 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
A bald eagle perched on a shield with olive baches and arrows in its claws and holding a banner in its beak that reads "Let us Protect and Preserve."
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
E PLURIBUS UNUM
FIVE DOLLARS
Engraver: Alfred Maletsky
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Released on March 31, 1995, this coin was authorized in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the beginning of the protection of Civil War battlefields.The surcharges received by the Civil War Battlefield Foundation from the coin sales were to be used for the preservation of historically significant Civil War battlefields.
Interesting fact
The 1995 Civil War Battlefield Preservation $5 Gold Coin has a unique feature - it has a "doubled die" obverse, meaning that the die used to stamp the front of the coin was struck twice, resulting in a slightly doubled image. This error is quite rare and highly sought after by collectors, making it a valuable and interesting fact about this coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 W | 55246 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Dollars (Civil War Battlefield Preservation) 1995 coin.
