2001-W $50 American Gold Eagle

The 2001-W $50 American Gold Eagle had a total mintage of just over 24,000 coins. This Proof coin was struck at the West Point Mint and features the ‘W’ mint mark on the obverse of the coin. Proof coins typically displayed the mint mark symbol while the uncirculated, regular strike coins did not. It’s possible to find the 2001-W 1 oz American Gold Eagle in perfect Proof 70 condition.

History of the 2001-W $50 American Gold Eagle

The 2001-W $50 American Gold Eagle is a beautiful coin that is worth the effort to find with a sharp strike and minimal surface abrasions. 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. Lady Liberty 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 and baby eagle inside.