2012 $50 American Gold Eagle

The 2012 $50 American Gold Eagle had a total mintage of 675,000 from the Philadelphia Mint. This coin had a lower mintage than several of the previous issues struck at the Philadelphia Mint. The mint was known for its excellent craftsmanship and this coin can be found in the highest Mint State grades for a small premium.

History of the 2012 $50 American Gold Eagle

The 2012 $50 American Gold Eagle was sold to Mint Authorized Purchasers who then sold the coin to collectors, dealers, and investors. 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.