Lot 47
2006-W Proof Gold Buffalo 1 oz Brown Label
NGC 70
Starting bid
$5,000
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Bid history
- Grade
- NGC 70
- Certificate
- 9990
- Denomination
- $50
- Series
- Modern Bullion Coins
- Metal
- GOLD
Description
2006-W Proof Gold Buffalo 1 oz Brown Label. This exceptional 2006-W Proof American Buffalo gold coin represents one of the finest examples of this iconic modern bullion issue. Struck at the West Point Mint and graded NGC PF 70 (certificate #9990), this piece achieves the highest possible grade designation, indicating flawless surfaces with no visible imperfections under magnification. The American Buffalo series, introduced in 2006, marked a significant milestone as the first 24-karat gold bullion coin issued by the United States Mint. This one-ounce proof specimen features James Earle Fraser's classic design, with a reverse depicting an American buffalo and an obverse portrait adapted from Fraser's Indian Head nickel. The brown label designation indicates this coin represents the original generation of these highly sought-after pieces from the series' inaugural year. The PF 70 designation is extraordinarily difficult to achieve for proof coins, as the stringent grading standards require absolute perfection in striking and preservation. This exceptional quality, combined with the coin's historical significance as part of the 2006 inaugural release, makes this an outstanding example for advanced collectors and investors seeking premium-quality modern gold issues.




