Whitman Expo
2021 Gold Eagle 50 Dollars MS Type 2
Details
Very popular one ounce bullion gold coin. 2021 marks the first year of the new type 2 reverse deisgn.
Obverse: The Augustus Saint-Gaudens' design that depicts a full portrait of Liberty atop rays of sunlight surrounded by stars and the word LIBERTY on the top periphery. The date is positioned to the right of Liberty's left knee.
Reverse: A large head of an eagle is accompanied by the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, IN GOD WE TRUST, 50 DOLLARS , 1 OZ. GOLD, as well as the designers' initials of RG and JN.
Basic Information
GSID:
85059
Coin Date:
2021
Denomination:
G$50 / 50 Dollars
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
West Point (probably)
Coinage Type:
Gold eagle
Coinage Years:
1986-
Composition:
91.67% gold; 3% silver; 5.33% copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Gold Eagle
Variety 2:
Type 2
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9167
Weight:
33.931 gr
Weight:
1.091 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
1 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
32.7 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
Augustus Saint-Gaudens,;Jenny Norris, Renata Gordon
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 2021
Obverse Designer:
Augustus Saint-Gaudens
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1 OZ. FINE GOLD, 50 DOLLARS, E PLURIBUS UNUM, JG, RN
Reverse Designer:
Jenny Norris, Renata Gordon
