2008 PCGS MS-70 First Strike 1 oz American Gold Buffalo Coin

2008 PCGS MS-70 First Strike 1 oz American Gold Buffalo Coin

The American Gold Buffalo Coin is a remarkable example of U.S. minting, embodying the spirit of the nation's heritage. 

Crafted from 24-karat gold, it features James Earle Fraser's renowned design, with a dignified Native American chief on the obverse and a striking American buffalo on the reverse.

At SD Bullion, you can acquire the 2008 1 oz American Gold Buffalo Coin, purchased from the US Mint within 30 days of its official release and sealed by PCGS as an MS-70 coin.

Coin Highlights

• Evaluated, encapsulated, and graded as MS-70 by PCGS;
• Bullion coin;
• Contains 1 oz of .9999 fine gold;
• Produced by the US Mint;
• Purchased from the US Mint within 30 days of its official release;
• Holds a face value of USD 50, guaranteed by the US Government;
• The obverse features a Native American Chief;
• The reverse displays the American Bison, which names the coin.

The Design

The obverse is a refined version of the Indian Head Nickel, designed by James Earle Fraser in 1913. 

It portrays a right-profile effigy of a Native American combining features from three tribes: the Big Tree, Iron Tail, and Two Moons. The outer rim is inscribed with “LIBERTY” near the Native American’s forehead, the year of mintage, and an “F” for the artist’s initials in the lower left corner.

The reverse displays a grand American Bison in a standing pose, which inspired the coin’s name. 

The inscriptions “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and the motto “E PLURIBUS UNUM” arches over the bison, while “IN GOD WE TRUST” is positioned near the animal’s muzzle. Details about the coin’s weight, metal content, fineness, and face value read: “$50,” “1 OZ .9999 FINE GOLD.”

A PCGS MS-70 First Strike Coin

PCGS (Professional Coin Grading Service) appraises and grades coins using the Sheldon Scale, which ranges from 1 to 70, apart from sovereign mints.

PCGS considers “First Strike” a coin purchased from its original mint within 30 days of its official release.

MS abbreviates for Mint State and refers to coins crafted in the same format as a circulation coin that has never circulated. 70 is the highest grade, awarded to coins that do not present visible flaws.

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