1990-W $50 American Gold Eagle

The 1990-W $50 American Gold Eagle had a total mintage of only 62,401. This was an average mintage for a Proof coin, and this one features the “W” mint mark on the obverse of the coin. It’s possible to find the 1990-W $50 American Gold Eagle coin in a perfect Proof 70, but it will command a premium compared to some Proofs of previous years.

History of the 1990-W $50 American Gold Eagle

The 1990-W $50 American Gold Eagle is a beautiful coin that is worth cherrypicking when possible to find with with minimal surface abrasions and a sharp strike. The American Gold Eagle is the official gold bullion coin of the United States. The reverse of the coin was designed by sculptor, Miley Busiek. It features a male American Bald Eagle clutching an olive branch, flying over a nest with a female eagle and her eaglet.The obverse of the American Gold Eagle was designed by Augustus Saint Gaudens, depicting a full-length Lady Liberty with her hair flowing and a long dress. She holds a torch in her right hand and an olive branch in her left. There is a small image of the Capitol building in the background.