2017 $50 American Gold Eagle

The 2017 $50 American Gold Eagle had a total mintage of over 228,000 coins struck at the Philadelphia Mint. This location was known for its excellent craftsmanship and the 2017 1 oz American Gold Eagle lives up to that expectation with beautiful, well-struck coins that can be found all the way up to perfect condition Mint State 70 coins.

History of the 2017 $50 American Gold Eagle

The 2017 $50 American Gold Eagle is worth the effort to find with a sharp strike and minimal to no surface abrasions that can be common with this heavier coin. 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.