Since then, the coin has used Arabic numerals for the date.
From 1986 to 1991, the date of issue was in Roman numerals. To Liberty’s left, you will find the date, with 50 stars representing the 50 states encircling her body. The obverse of this radiant coin features a depiction of Augustus Saint-Gaudens’ breath-taking Walking Liberty, first introduced on the $20 gold piece in 1907. Congressionally authorized and introduced in 1986, American Eagle Gold bullion coins have become a favorite way for people to add gold to their portfolios.
