2003-W $50 American Gold Eagle

The 2003-W $50 American Gold Eagle had a total mintage of just 28,344 coins struck at the West Point Mint. These Proof coins were typically well-struck and featured the ‘W’ mint mark on the obverse of the coin. The 2003-W 1 oz American Gold Eagle can be found in most Proof grades and might require some careful choosing to find one in the highest grades, although it is possible.

History of the 2003-W $50 American Gold Eagle

The 2003-W $50 American Gold Eagle is a beautiful coin that is worth the effort to find sharply struck with minimal to no surface marks and scratches. 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, featuring an image of the full-length Lady Liberty with her hair flowing and a long dress. She carries 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 an eagle and her baby in it.