2013-W PCGS PR-70 First Strike 1 oz American Gold Buffalo Reverse-Proof Coin

2013-W PCGS PR-70 First Strike 1 oz American Gold Buffalo Reverse-Proof Coin

The United States Mint launched the American Gold Buffalo coin in 2006 as its first bullion coin made from 24-karat gold, containing 1 troy oz of gold. 

Its design honors the nation’s history and Native American heritage, drawing inspiration from James Earle Fraser’s classic 1913 Indian Head Nickel.

These coins, in particular, are reverse-proof versions issued by the US Mint in the West Point branch and carry the “W” mint mark. They were purchased within 30 days of their official release and submitted to PCGS forgrading .

Today, SD Bullion offers 2013-W 1 oz American Gold Buffalo Reverse-Proof Coins graded by PCGS as PR-70 First Strike samples.

Coin Highlights

• Appraised, encapsulated, and graded as a PR-70 coin by PCGS;

• Reverse-proof coin;

• Produced by the US Mint;

• Issued by West Point and carries the “W” mint mark;

• Selected within 30 days of its official release;

• Contains 1 oz of .9999 pure gold;

• Sovereign gold coin with a USD 50 denomination, backed by the US Government;

• The obverse showcases the Native American Chief;

• The reverse features the American Bison, also known as the Buffalo.

The Design

The reverse displays an American Bison in an upright, left-facing profile. The bison is surrounded by key inscriptions: across the top are the phrases “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and the national motto “E PLURIBUS UNUM.” 

Near the bison’s muzzle appears “IN GOD WE TRUST,” while beneath the image, the inscriptions “$50” and “1 OZ. .9999 FINE GOLD” denote the coin’s face value, weight, purity, and gold content.

The obverse portrays the right-profile bust of a Native American Chief, a modern interpretation of James Earle Fraser’s original design for the 1913 Indian Head Nickel. 

The portrayal combines traits of three real-life tribal leaders: Big Tree, Iron Tail, and Two Moons. The word “LIBERTY” is engraved in front of the forehead, while the date of mintage and the initial “F,” Fraser’s signature, appear in the lower left.

A PCGS PR-70 “First Strike” Coin 

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

PCGS calls “First Strike” the coins purchased from their original mint within 30 days of the official release, and submitted to PCGS appraisal.

PR stands for Proof Coin, indicating a coin produced for collection purposes. Because it is a reverse-proof coin, the background surfaces are matte, in contrast to the brilliant images engraved on it. 70 is the highest grade and indicates a coin with no visible flaws.

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