Lot 60
2008-W Proof Gold Buffalo 1 oz
PCGS 70
Starting bid
$6,000
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Bid history
- Grade
- PCGS 70
- Certificate
- 393329
- Denomination
- $50
- Series
- Modern Bullion Coins
- Metal
- GOLD
Description
2008-W Proof Gold Buffalo 1 oz, PCGS PR70. This exceptional 2008-W Proof Gold Buffalo represents the pinnacle of modern American gold coinage artistry. Struck at the West Point Mint and graded PCGS PR70, this coin achieves the highest possible proof grade, indicating flawless surfaces with full frosted design elements and mirror fields. The one-ounce weight contains .9999 fine gold, making it both a numismatic treasure and a tangible precious metal asset. The Buffalo design, inspired by James Earle Fraser's iconic 1913 nickel, showcases a majestic American bison on the reverse and a Native American profile on the obverse. As a modern proof issue, this coin was produced in limited quantities specifically for collectors, making each example highly desirable. The PR70 designation is particularly significant, as achieving this grade requires exceptional strike quality and pristine preservation from the moment of minting. PCGS Certificate #393329 provides third-party authentication and grading verification for this investment-grade gold coin. The 2008-W Proof Gold Buffalo remains a cornerstone piece for gold collectors and those seeking certified examples of modern American precious metal coinage at the finest grade levels.




