Half Eagle (Congress Bicentennial), 1989, W, Proof, West Point mint
Modern Commemoratives (1982 - )
Obverse: Capitol dome.
Lettering: LIBERTY / 1789 - 1989 / IN GOD WE TRUST / W
Reverse: Eagle atop of the canopy from the Old Senate Chamber.
Lettering: BICENTENNIAL OF THE CONGRESS / FIVE DOLLARS / UNITED STATES / OF AMERICA / E PLUIRBUS UNUM
Edge: Reeded
Identification
Yeoman, R. S., Bressett, K., Bowers Q. D., Garrett J. (Ed.) (2009). A Guide Book of United States Coins 2010: The Official Red Book (63rd ed.). Atlanta, GA: Whitman Publishing, LLC
page: 301
Main data
Denomination: Half Eagle
Nickname: Congress Bicentennial
Value: 5
Currency: Dollar
Year: 1989
Type: Commemorative
Minting
Mint: West Point
Mint mark: W
Minting type: milled
Minting quality: Proof
Mintage: 164690
Designer: John M. Mercanti
Parameters
Material: Gold
Fineness: 0.9
Diameter (mm): 21.6
Thickness (mm): 1.8
Shape: Round
ObvRev: coin_180
