2009-W Proof Gold Buffalo 1 oz

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# 2009-W Proof Gold Buffalo 1 oz PCGS PR70 DCAM. An exceptional American Buffalo Gold Proof from a notably limited mintage, this pristine specimen represents a pinnacle of modern U.S. Mint numismatic artistry. Struck at the West Point Mint in 2009 during a unique production year, this coin stands as a testament to both technical excellence and historical significance. The James Earle Fraser designed coin features impeccable Deep Cameo (DCAM) surfaces, graded a perfect PCGS PR70 - representing the absolute pinnacle of strike quality and preservation. With only 5,064 coins graded at this elite level, this example is truly among the finest known. The 2009 vintage is particularly noteworthy, as it was the sole Gold Buffalo coin produced that year due to significant mint production constraints. Composed of 99.99% pure gold, this one-troy-ounce coin weighs precisely 31.11 grams and measures 32.7mm in diameter. Its reeded edge and West Point mintmark authenticate its provenance. With a total mintage of just 49,306 coins, and an original issue price of $1,360, this proof represents both a remarkable collectible and a significant numismatic artifact from a challenging production year. The coin's extreme rarity is underscored by the U.S. Mint's unprecedented cancellation of all other 2009 Gold Buffalo coin products, making this specimen an extraordinary representation of a momentary pause in the beloved American Buffalo gold series.