2025 1 oz Gold Buffalo – First Day of Issue PCGS MS70, Stephanie Sabin Signed
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Microscopic Population: One of only 50 coins in existence with this exclusive certification, personally signed by the President of PCGS.
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PCGS President's Autograph: Personally hand-signed by Stephanie Sabin, President of PCGS, adding immense prestige and a direct link to the world's leading grading authority.
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Perfect MS70 Grade: Graded a flawless Mint State 70 (MS70) by PCGS, representing the absolute pinnacle of quality for a modern gold bullion coin.
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Elite "First Day of Issue" Pedigree: Certified with the coveted First Day of Issue (FDOI) designation, indicating this coin was among the very first struck and released for 2025.
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America's 24-Karat Gold Coin: Struck in one full troy ounce of pure .9999 fine (24-karat) gold, the U.S. Mint's highest purity gold coin.
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Iconic American Designs: Features James Earle Fraser's classic and beloved Buffalo and Indian Head designs from the 1913 nickel.
The Pinnacle of American Gold
Elevate your collection with a coin that represents the apex of American gold and modern certified collecting: the 2025 American Gold Buffalo, signed by PCGS President Stephanie Sabin. While the annual Gold Buffalo is the benchmark for 24-karat gold coins, this specific example has been curated into a class of its own. It combines a perfect MS70 grade with the elite First Day of Issue pedigree. The ultimate mark of distinction, however, is the exclusive signature of Stephanie Sabin, which creates a strictly limited and verifiable population of just 50 coins. This is a monumental opportunity to acquire a top-population treasure that is flawless, historic, and undeniably exclusive.
Exquisite Design
This coin showcases two of the most celebrated designs in American history, rendered in pure 24-karat gold. The perfect MS70 grade guarantees that every intricate detail is preserved exactly as the artist intended, with full original mint luster.
Obverse: The obverse features James Earle Fraser’s masterful portrait of a Native American. This composite image, created from studies of three different chiefs, is widely considered one of the most powerful and dignified portraits in American numismatics.
Reverse: The reverse showcases Fraser's iconic American Bison, famously modeled after "Black Diamond" of the New York Central Park Zoo. The design captures the immense power and majestic presence of the buffalo, a central figure of the American frontier.
Why Collect This Coin?
The case for this coin’s elite status is undeniable. It achieves a powerful trifecta of collector appeal: Purity & Perfection, Pedigree, and Provenance. Its .9999 fine gold content and perfect MS70 grade signify the highest possible quality. Its First Day of Issue pedigree marks it as one of the earliest and best strikes. The crowning feature, the Stephanie Sabin signature, provides a direct link to the leadership of the grading authority itself and creates a limited population of just 50 coins.
Detailed Overview
First issued in 2006, the American Gold Buffalo was the U.S. Mint's first-ever 24-karat gold coin for the public. It immediately became a favorite of investors and collectors for its purity and its use of the beloved designs from the 1913 "Buffalo Nickel." This 2025 issue continues that legacy, and this specific coin represents the pinnacle of what a modern collectible can be.
Artistic and Design Elements
James Earle Fraser's designs are a masterclass in American art, capturing the spirit of the American West. His deep respect for his subjects is evident in the noble profiles of both the Native American chief and the powerful bison. The U.S. Mint's modern technology allows these classic designs to be struck with a level of clarity and precision that was impossible in 1913, with the pure gold medium providing a warm, rich canvas.
Unique Collectible Features
This coin’s elite status is built on a clear and powerful "rarity funnel."
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It begins as a prestigious 2025 1 oz American Gold Buffalo.
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From there, it is certified with the elite "First Day of Issue" pedigree.
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It then achieves the perfect MS70 grade.
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The final and most exclusive feature is the Stephanie Sabin signature, which reduces the verified population for this specific treasure to a mere 50 examples worldwide.
Packaging and Presentation
The coin is sonically sealed in a durable PCGS holder to protect its perfect condition. The holder features a special label that verifies the MS70 grade, the "First Day of Issue" pedigree, and prominently displays the authentic, hand-signed autograph of PCGS President Stephanie Sabin.
