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2008-W 1/2 oz Proof Gold Buffalo PF-70 NGC

2008-W 1/2 oz Proof Gold Buffalo PF-70 NGC

Numismatic

2008-W 1/2 oz Proof Gold Buffalo PF-70 NGC


0.5000 troy oz .9999 2008 NGC

In 2008, the United States Mint released a special half-ounce edition of its celebrated American Buffalo series. This proof coin is struck in exceptionally pure gold, possessing a fineness of 0.9999. Backed by the United States government as official legal tender with a face value of 25 Dollars, this coin represents a remarkable achievement in modern minting, with a total mintage of only 12,169 pieces. The obverse displays a powerful profile of a Native American, accompanied by the word LIBERTY, the year 2008, and the W mintmark indicating its origin at the West Point Mint. On the reverse, the design features a detailed depiction of an American Buffalo in a standing pose. This combination of classic motifs and a mirror-like proof finish highlights the intricate details of the engraving, making it a captivating subject of study for coin enthusiasts.

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Specifications

Country United States
Year 2008
Grade NGC
Legal-tender face value 25 Dollars
Metal Gold
Weight 0.5000 troy oz
Purity .9999
Diameter 27 mm
Thickness 2.24 mm

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