2023 PCGS MS-70 First Day of Issue 1 oz American Gold Buffalo Coin

2023 PCGS MS-70 First Day of Issue 1 oz American Gold Buffalo Coin 

The U.S. Gold Buffalo Coin entered the numismatic scene in 2006 as the U.S. Mint’s first official 24k gold coin. 

Each Gold Buffalo contains 1 troy oz of 99.99% pure gold and is legal tender in the United States. Its design pays homage to American heritage, featuring James Earl Fraser's iconic 1913 Indian Head imagery, making it a symbol of history and a coveted addition for collectors and investors.

At SD Bullion, you can acquire the 2023 1 oz American Gold Buffalo Coin, purchased from the US Mint on the first day of their official release and graded as an MS-70 by PCGS.

Coin Highlights

• Evaluated, encapsulated, and graded as perfect MS-70 coins by PCGS;

• Bullion coin;

• Produced by the US Mint;

• Purchased on day #1 of its official release;

• Contains 1 oz of .9999 pure gold;

• Holds a face value of USD 50, backed by the US Government;

• The obverse portrays the Native American Chief;

• The reverse features the Buffalo design.

The Design

The obverse features a right-profile portrayal of a Native American Chief combining traces from Native American tribes: the Big Tree, the Iron Tail, and the Two Moons, as designed by James Earl Fraser in 1913.

It is also inscribed “LIBERTY” in front of the Native’s forehead, the year of mintage, and an “F,” referring to the artist’s initials.

The reverse depicts a giant American Bison in an upstanding position, resembling a Buffalo. 

It also displays the words “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” “$50,” and “1 OZ .9999 FINE GOLD,” referring to the coin’s denomination, weight, fineness, and metal content.

A PCGS MS-70 First Day of Issue coin 

Coin grading services like PCGS—Professional Coin Grading Service appraise and grade coins using the Sheldon Scale, which ranges from 1 to 70.

According to PCGS, “First Day of Issue” corresponds to a coin purchased from its original mint on the first day of its official release and submitted to PCGS appraisal.

MS means Mint State, referring to coins fabricated with the same shape as a popular business coin that remained uncirculated. 70, the highest grade on the scale, is for a coin with no visible flaws.

Buy 2023 PCGS MS-70 First Day of Issue 1 oz American Gold Buffalo Coins at SD Bullion

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