2008-W Proof Gold Buffalo 4-Coin Fractional Set – Sabin Signed – PCGS PR70DCAM
Year: 2008
Mint: West Point
Set: 4-Coin Fractional Set (1 oz, 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, 1/10 oz)
Metal: 1.85 oz Total - .9999 - Pure Gold
Grade: PCGS PR70DCAM (All Four Coins)
Signature: Stephanie Sabin
Key Feature: The historic FIRST (and Only) YEAR OF ISSUE for Fractional Proof Gold Buffalos!
This is a landmark "first-year-of-issue" set from the U.S. Mint and a foundational collection for any serious enthusiast of modern U.S. gold. This is the complete 4-coin fractional set of 2008-W Gold Buffalos, representing the inaugural year these smaller denominations were ever struck in a stunning proof finish. Each of the four coins in this set has been certified as absolutely perfect by PCGS and features a label hand-signed by numismatic personality Stephanie Sabin.
A Historic "First-Year-of-Issue" Fractional Set
The year 2008 marked a pivotal moment for the American Gold Buffalo program. For the first time, the United States Mint expanded its popular 24-karat gold series to include 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, and 1/10 oz fractional sizes in the coveted proof finish for collectors. This inaugural release makes the complete 2008 4-coin set a crucial key-date compilation, representing the very beginning of the fractional proof series and making it a must-have for any comprehensive Gold Buffalo collection.
Signed for the Discerning Collector
Each of the four coins in this perfect set features a label personally hand-signed by Stephanie Sabin. A respected collector and a prominent figure in the numismatic community, her signature is part of an exclusive PCGS series. This autograph adds a personal touch and creates a more limited and desirable subset of this already sought-after "first year" collection.
Iconic American Design in a Flawless Proof Finish
This set features one of America's most cherished coin designs, rendered in pure 24-karat gold with the U.S. Mint's finest collector finish.
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The Design: Based on James Earle Fraser's classic 1913 Type 1 Buffalo Nickel, the obverse features a composite portrait of a Native American chief, while the reverse depicts a powerful American bison.
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The Proof Finish: Each coin was meticulously struck multiple times on highly polished planchets, resulting in a flawless, mirror-like background. The design elements are sharply detailed with a frosted texture, creating a stunning "Deep Cameo" (DCAM) effect that makes the artwork appear to float above the surface.
