2016-W $50 Burnished American Gold Eagle

The 2016-W $50 Burnished American Gold Eagle had a total mintage of just under 7,000 coins which was a relatively small mintage for the West Point Mint. This coin is a special strike, 30th anniversary coin for the American Gold Eagle series. The 2016-W 1 oz Burnished American Gold Eagle is typically a well-struck coin that can be found in most high Mint State grades including a perfect MS 70. 

 

History of the 2016-W $50 Burnished American Gold Eagle

The 2016-W $50 Burnished American Gold Eagle is a special strike coin that was struck using a burnished planchet instead of a regular planchet which gives the coin a matte or satiny look. 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. A small image of the Capitol building can be seen in the background. The reverse features an American Bald Eagle holding an olive branch, flying over a nest with a female eagle and her eaglet. The reverse of the coin was designed by sculptor, Miley Busiek.

 

2016-W $50 Burnished American Gold Eagle Value

The 2016-W $50 Burnished American Gold Eagle value reaches upwards of around $2,000 for the highest grades of the coin sold in the past. This is a beautiful coin that would make an excellent addition to any Gold Eagle series collection. 

 

Type of coin: $50 Coin

Year: 2016-W $50 Burnished American Gold Eagle

American Gold Eagle Mint Mark: West Point Mint

Total mintage: 6,888

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