Buffalo Gold

skierbob

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bk

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Jan 19, 2005
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Sweet!
Was that minted at Westpoint?
 

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skierbob

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Jun 7, 2006
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BK,
Yes, it was minted at West Point. The W mint mark is next to the Indian's neck.
BOB
 

backitup83

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Jan 24, 2006
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WOW!!!! Not to be nosey. But what does something like that go for? Also what does the 50 mean?, one ounce of gold surly goes for more than 50?
Mike
 

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skierbob

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Backitup,
The mint has to put a nominal value on it so it can be called a coin. In this case, the nominal value is $50.00. In actuality it cost $800.00 straight from the mint.
BOB
 

Groovedymond

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May 23, 2006
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That is one beautiful coin! I finally got to see one in person the other day at the coin shop. I was surprised at how big it was. From all the pictures I saw, I always figured it to be about the size of a Buff Nickel... boy was I shocked when it turned out to be the size of a Half Dollar.

It is a beauty!
 

backitup83

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Jan 24, 2006
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Leave it up to the gov. to put a 50 dollar amount. Nice coin though.

Mike
 

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Beautiful coin. That design is one of my favorites. I have a soft spot in my heart for the actual buffalo nickel. That gold version is a real beaut. Do you know how many they minted (will mint)?
 

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