1986 $5 American Gold Eagle — Coin Value
$5 American Gold EagleWhat the 1986 $5 American Gold Eagle is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1986 $5 American Gold Eagle value — Ungraded $372 · MS66 $8,016. Prices updated August 2026.
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Item details
- Series
- $5 American Gold Eagle
- Year
- 1986
1986 $5 American Gold Eagle value
A raw (ungraded) 1986 $5 American Gold Eagle runs around $372, a certified MS62 about null, and a high-grade MS66 commands $8016.
What drives the price
Grade, mint mark, strike quality, and key dates drive coin value. Certified (slabbed) coins carry a premium over raw; low-mintage years and full-strike examples appreciate the most.
Price guide
What this actually trades for — sold values by condition vs. what sellers are asking today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $372 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $8,016 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $120 / $2,178 / $5,895 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 2, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $120.00–$5,895.00 (median $2,177.54).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the typical value range for an ungraded 1986 $5 American Gold Eagle?
- Ungraded 1986 $5 American Gold Eagles are currently valued around $381.
- How much more valuable is a graded MS66 version compared to ungraded?
- An MS66 graded version can be valued up to $8189, significantly higher than the ungraded price.
- What is the series and year of this gold eagle?
- This is a 1986 American Gold Eagle from the $5 series.