2012-W 1 oz Proof Gold Buffalo PR-70 PCGS
Numismatic
2012-W 1 oz Proof Gold Buffalo PR-70 PCGS
Struck in 2012 at the West Point Mint, this fifty dollar coin represents a milestone in United States coinage. It belongs to the historic American Buffalo series, which marked the very first time the United States Mint produced coins using 0.9999 fine gold. This particular specimen is certified in perfect Proof 70 Deep Cameo condition, showcasing the highest level of manufacturing quality. The design of this coin is a direct adaptation of the celebrated 1913 Buffalo Nickel. On the obverse, a powerful profile portrait of a Native American is accompanied by the word LIBERTY and the year of issue, 2012. The reverse side features a detailed depiction of an American Buffalo, surrounded by traditional inscriptions including UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, IN GOD WE TRUST, and the coin's weight and purity of 1 OZ 0.9999 FINE GOLD. As a sovereign issue backed by the United States government, this coin contains exactly one troy ounce of pure gold. It stands as a beautiful fusion of early twentieth-century artistic heritage and modern minting precision.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 2012 |
| Mint mark | W - West Point |
| Grade | Proof - 70 DCAM (PCGS) |
| Legal-tender face value | 50 Dollars |
| Metal | Gold |
| Weight | 1.0000 troy oz |
| Purity | .9999 |
| Diameter | 32.7 mm |
| Thickness | 2.95 mm |
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