2005 $50 American Gold Eagle

The 2005 $50 American Gold Eagle had a total mintage of over 356,000 from the Philadelphia Mint. While the Philadelphia Mint was known for its excellent craftsmanship, the 2005 1 oz American Gold Eagle can be difficult to find in the highest grades of the coin. This could be due to the coin being heavier than most coins which sometimes led to scratches and scuffs on the surface.

History of the 2005 $50 American Gold Eagle

The 2005 American Gold Eagle 1 oz is a relatively affordable coin that is worth the effort to find well-struck and with minimal to no 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. 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.