2016-W Proof Gold Buffalo 1 oz Brown Label

Description

2016-W Proof Gold Buffalo 1 oz Brown Label, NGC PF70. This exceptional 2016-W Proof Gold Buffalo represents one of the finest examples of the American Buffalo gold series. Struck at the West Point Mint and graded by NGC as a perfect PF70, this coin achieves the highest standard of proof coinage quality. The brown label designation indicates this coin was graded during NGC's earlier certification period, adding to its collectibility and appeal to advanced numismatists. The American Buffalo gold series, authorized by Congress in 2008, celebrates the iconic Buffalo nickel design of 1913-1938. This one-ounce proof example showcases James Earle Fraser's legendary reverse design featuring the American buffalo, rendered in exquisite detail on 24-karat gold. The obverse displays a profile of a Native American, completing one of numismatics' most artistically significant designs. As a PF70 specimen, this coin exhibits flawless surfaces with no visible imperfections under magnification. The mirror fields and frosted devices characteristic of proof gold coins are rendered with perfection. The 2016-W proof issue represents a key date in the modern Buffalo gold program, making this NGC-certified example an outstanding acquisition for serious collectors of American gold coinage and proof issues. NGC Certification Number: 593786