2005-W $50 American Gold Eagle

The 2005-W $50 American Gold Eagle had a total mintage of just over 35,000. This Proof coin was struck at the West Point Mint and featured the ‘W’ mint mark on the obverse of the coin. Proof coins typically displayed the mint mark, while Philadelphia regular strike coins did not. The 2005-W 1 oz American Gold Eagle coin can be found in most Proof grades up to Proof 69.

History of the 2005-W $50 American Gold Eagle

The 2005-W $50 American Gold Eagle had an average-sized mintage for the Proof coins struck at the West Point Mint. 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. An image of the Capitol building can be found 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. The American Gold Eagle is the official gold bullion coin of the United States.