1992 $50 American Gold Eagle

The 1992 $50 American Gold Eagle had a total mintage of only 275,000 coins struck at the Philadelphia Mint. This was an uncirculated, regular strike coin that didn’t feature a mint mark like its Proof counterparts. It’s possible to find the 1992 $50 American Gold Eagle coin in many Mint State grades, all the way up to a perfect condition Mint State 70 with careful searching.

History of the 1992 $50 American Gold Eagle

The 1992 $50 American Gold Eagle is a beautiful coin struck by a mint known for its exceptional craftsmanship. Seek out coins with a sharp strike and attractive surfaces. The American Gold Eagle is the official gold bullion coin of the United States. 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. There is 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 eaglet.