UNITED STATES. Proof Gold American Eagle. 32.5 mm. 1 oz Troy. First year of issue. West Point. MCMLXXXVI (1986). The St. Gaudens depiction of Liberty / An eagle landing in a nest; 1 OZ FINE GOLD 50 DOLLARS. FDC; in case of issue, with a government issued box and insert; scratch at 3' in reverse photo is in plastic capsule, not coin (and is much less obvious in person).

(Redbook valuations show a $225 premium for the proof issues over the regular issues.)