1991-W $50 American Gold Eagle

The 1991-W $50 American Gold Eagle had a total mintage of just over 50,000 Proof coins struck at the West Point Mint. It’s possible to find this coin in Deep Cameo and in a perfect Proof 70 for a small premium. The 1991-W $50 American Gold Eagle coin features the ‘W’ mint mark on the obverse of the coin that is typical of Proof coins.

History of the 1991-W $50 American Gold Eagle

The 1991-W $50 American Gold Eagle had a small mintage, but is possible to find in Mint State condition in many grades, all the way up to a perfect Mint State 70 grade. The obverse of the American Gold Eagle was designed by Augustus Saint Gaudens, a rendition of the 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. You can find a small image of the Capitol building in the background. 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 baby. The American Gold Eagle is the official gold bullion coin of the United States.