2017 Proof Gold American Buffalo – 1 Troy Ounce, .9999 Pure
The 2017 Proof Gold American Buffalo is a highly collectible issue struck in .9999 fine gold, weighing 1 full troy ounce.
Based on James Earle Fraser’s famous 1913 Buffalo Nickel design, this coin reflects America’s frontier heritage while showcasing the craftsmanship of the U.S. Mint.
Each proof coin features frosted design elements against polished, mirror-like fields, enhancing the classic details of Fraser’s artistry.
Coin Highlights
- Mint Facility: U.S. Mint (West Point Mint – W mint mark)
- Denomination: $50 (USD)
- Date: 2017
- Purity: .9999 Fine Gold (24 karat)
- Metal Weight: 1 Troy Ounce (31.103 grams)
- Diameter: 32.7 mm
- Thickness: 2.95 mm
- Edge: Reeded
- Quality: Proof, with frosted devices and mirrored fields
- Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
Design Details
- Obverse: A right-facing composite portrait of three Native American chiefs, with the inscriptions LIBERTY, the year 2017, and mint mark W.
- Reverse: The iconic American Buffalo (bison), inspired by the original Buffalo Nickel, with inscriptions UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, IN GOD WE TRUST, denomination, weight, and purity.
Why Buy the 2017 Proof Gold American Buffalo?
- First .9999 fine gold coin issued by the U.S. Mint
- Proof quality ensures sharp, detailed design and brilliant contrast
- Guaranteed by the U.S. government for weight and purity
- Highly desirable among modern proof gold issues
- Classic American design from James Earle Fraser
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