2014-W $50 Burnished American Gold Eagle

The 2014-W $50 Burnished American Gold Eagle had a total mintage of just 7,794 from the West Point. This was a special strike coin using burnished planchets that gave the coin a satiny or matte look. The 2014-W 1 oz Burnished American Gold Eagle can be found in most Mint State grades all the way up to a perfect condition Mint State 70 with some careful searching. 

 

History of the 2014-W $50 Burnished American Gold Eagle

The 2014-W Burnished American Gold Eagle 1 oz coin is a valuable coin that can be found well-struck with nice 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. 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.

 

2014-W $50 Burnished American Gold Eagle Value

The 2014-W $50 Burnished American Gold Eagle value reaches upwards of around $1,700 for the highest grades of the coin available. It’s possible to build a more affordable collection by seeking out sellers who offer quality and value. The 2014-W 1 oz American Gold Eagle is a beautiful coin that would make an excellent addition to any Gold Eagle series collection. 

 

Type of coin: $50 Coin

Year: 2014-W $50 Burnished American Gold Eagle

American Gold Eagle Mint Mark: West Point Mint

Total mintage: 7,794

Metal content: 91.67% Gold, 3% Silver, 5.33% Copper

Face value: Fifty Dollars

Weight: 33.93 grams

Edge: Reeded

Designer: Augustus Saint Gaudens/Miley Busiek

Diameter: 32.70 millimeters