2017 $50 Gold Buffalo Coin

The 2017 $50 Gold Buffalo coin had a total mintage of just under 100,000 coins struck at the Philadelphia Mint. This Gold Buffalo can typically be found well-struck and of good quality, which was common for the Philadelphia Mint. It’s possible to find the 2017 1 oz American Gold Buffalo in the highest grades, including a perfect Mint State 70 coin at a relatively accessible price. This is a regular strike, uncirculated coin that was sold directly to Mint Authorized Purchasers rather than directly to the public.

History of the 2017 $50 American Gold Buffalo Coin

The 2017 1 oz American Gold Buffalo coin is worth the effort to find well-struck. Compared to the past few years at the Philadelphia Mint, this is a smaller mintage that doesn’t seem to impact the price of the coin, keeping it relatively affordable, although still a small premium. James Earle Fraser designed the Gold Buffalo and modified it from the Type 1 Indian Head Nickel. The reverse features a bison standing on a mound, while the obverse of the coin features the profile of a composition of three Native American chiefs.