2012-W $50 American Buffalo First Strike .9999 Fine Gold, DCAM

Weight

31.11 g

Diameter

32.7 mm

Thickness

NA

Material

99.99% Gold

Shape

Round

Edge Type

Reeded

Technique

Proof

Front design

Indian Head

Back design

American Bison

Year of Minting

2012

Ruler

NA

Mint location

West Point

Mint mark

W

Orientation

Coin alignment

Inscriptions

LIBERTY | UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | E PLURIBUS UNUM | AU 1 OZ .9999 FINE GOLD

Context

: The Mint offered One Ounce 2012-W Proof Gold Buffaloes once again in 2012 for the 7th consecutive year. Since 2006, the coins have been available in a one ounce version. In 2008 the Mint stuck a special $5, $10, $25 and $50 coin. This was the only year in which the Mint struck fractional Gold Buffalo coins. Obverse: The obverse depicts the same Indian Head design that was used on the Buffalo Nickels from 1913 to 1938. Reverse: Depicts the same Buffalo design that was also used on the Buffalo nickels from 1913 - 1938. Issue Date: The 2012 One Ounce Gold Buffalo's were officially issued by the U.S. Mint on March 15, 2012. Issue Price: $1,960.00

Rarity

Rare

Coin type

Gold Buffalos (2006 to Date)

In circulation

NA

Demonetized

No

Marketplace listings

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