2019-W $50 Burnished American Gold Eagle

The 2019-W $50 Burnished American Gold Eagle was struck at the West Point Mint. This special strike coin was struck using a burnished planchet instead of a regular planchet, giving the coin a more satiny or matte look. It’s possible to find the 2019-W 1 oz American Gold Eagle in higher Mint State grades all the way up to a perfect MS70 grade. 

 

History of the 2019-W $50 Burnished American Gold Eagle

When looking for your ideal 2019-W $50 Burnished American Gold Eagle, seek out coins with a sharp strike and minimal to no surface scratches and scuffs that are common with this heavier coin. The obverse of the American Gold Eagle was designed by Augustus Saint Gaudens, featuring a rendition of the full-length Lady Liberty with flowing long hair and gown. She carries 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. Sculptor Miley Busiek designed the reverse of the coin. It features an American Bald Eagle clutching an olive branch, flying over a nest with a female eagle and her eaglet. The American Gold Eagle is the official gold bullion coin of the United States, and the cost of gold continues to rise, making this a prime time to invest in your collection. 

 

2019-W $50 Burnished American Gold Eagle Value

The 2019-W $50 Burnished American Gold Eagle value reaches upwards of $2,000 for the highest grades of the coin. This is a valuable and somewhat affordable coin that is worth the effort to find. The 2019-W 1 oz Burnished American Gold Eagle would make a great addition to any Gold Eagle series collection. 

 

Type of coin: $50 Coin

Year: 2019-W $50 Burnished American Gold Eagle

American Gold Eagle Mint Mark: West Point Mint

Total mintage: N/A

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