2008-W $50 American Gold Eagle

The 2008-W $50 American Gold Eagle had a total mintage of just over 30,000 coins struck at the West Point Mint. This Proof coin features the ‘W’ mint mark on the obverse of the coin and can be found in the highest perfect Proof grade of the coin for a premium.

History of the 2008-W $50 American Gold Eagle

The 2008-W 1 oz American Gold Eagle is a beautiful coin that is worth the effort to find 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. Miley Busiek designed the reverse of the coin. He was a sculptor. The reverse of the coin features an American Bald Eagle clutching an olive branch, flying over a nest with a female eagle and her baby.