2008 1/4 oz Burnished American Gold Buffalo | PCGS Modern Numismatic Masterpieces | Stephanie Sabin Autographed MS70

The Fractional Gold Buffalo in Perfect Grade

Struck in 2008 as part of the West Point Mint's fractional Gold Buffalo program, this $10 Burnished Gold Buffalo coin represents one of the more elusive pieces in the American Gold Buffalo series. At 1/4 troy ounce of .9999 fine gold — the highest purity standard in American coinage history — this coin combines the timeless artistry of James Earle Fraser's iconic Buffalo Nickel design with the prestige of the Gold Buffalo program, the first 24-karat gold coins ever struck by the United States Mint.

A Distinctive Burnished Finish

The burnished (uncirculated) finish sets this coin apart from the standard proof issues in the Gold Buffalo line. Rather than the deep mirrored fields of proof coinage, burnished Gold Buffalos display a distinctive satin-like texture across the entire surface, lending a warm, glowing quality to Fraser's masterful depiction of a Native American chief on the obverse and an American Bison on the reverse — both original designs from the 1913 Buffalo Nickel.

The Modern Numismatic Masterpieces Distinction

Certified MS70 by PCGS — a perfect grade indicating no post-production flaws of any kind — this example is one of a select few to achieve the pinnacle grade from the nation's most respected third-party grading service. The MS70 holder also carries the autograph of Stephanie Sabin, President of PCGS, making it part of the exclusive Modern Numismatic Masterpieces program.