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- Famous Design: Native American and bison
- Relief Strike: tangible depth
- Sunshine Mint: renowned, from the USA
- Famous DesignModeled after James Earle Fraser's Buffalo Nickel of 1913
- Relief StrikeEvery detail stands out clearly, to see and to feel
- Sunshine MintStruck in 999/1,000 fineness and Brilliant Uncirculated condition
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American Buffalo
1 ounce of fine silver, Ultra High Relief
American Buffalo in silver, bison side with the American bison
An American bison and the portrait of a Native American, after the designs James Earle Fraser created for the US five-cent piece of 1913. Struck as a round, without a face value.
Fraser’s choice
Two images for one country.
James Earle Fraser was born in 1876 in Winona, Minnesota, and grew up on the prairie near Mitchell, South Dakota. He studied in Paris and under Augustus Saint-Gaudens, then opened his own studio in New York.
In 1913 his five-cent piece went into circulation, the “Buffalo Nickel”. On one side he placed the portrait of a Native American, on the other an American bison. According to the Smithsonian, Fraser chose both as “indisputable representatives of the nation”.
According to the United States Mint, the nickel was thus one of the first to depart from the customary eagle or wreath. It was struck until 1938.
Several Native Americans sat for the portrait.
“My purpose was not to make a portrait but a type.”
This silver piece bears both images after Fraser’s design.
The bison
From a few dozen animals, herds grew again.
Before the mid-19th century, perhaps 30 to 60 million bison roamed North America, most of them on the Great Plains. By the 1890s there were fewer than 1,000.
Yellowstone is the only place in the US where bison have lived continuously since prehistoric times. In 1902 the herd there still numbered about two dozen animals. In the same year, 21 bison from two private herds were added. From both groups grew the two large herds that live in the national park today.
Since 9 May 2016, the bison has been the national mammal of the USA by law.
In silver
Fraser’s images in silver.
According to the United States Mint, Fraser’s buffalo designs are “not protected by copyright”. Private mints may therefore strike them.
On the bison side are “ONE TROY OUNCE” and “999 FINE SILVER”, on the portrait side “LIBERTY”.
PortraitThe portrait, beside it “LIBERTY”
BisonThe bison
InscriptionWeight and fineness
Details from the photos in our gallery.
The editions
Fraser’s bison in three metals.
Gold, silver and copper to the scale of their diameters. Your edition is marked.
Editions we can deliver are linked.
Gold32.7 mm
Silver39 mm
Copper39 mm
At a glance
- Type
- Round
- Metal
- Silver
- Design
- after James Earle Fraser
- Weight
- 1 ounce of fine silver
- Fineness
- 999/1,000
- Diameter
- 39 mm
- Quality
- Brilliant uncirculated
When James Earle Fraser died in 1953, three of his important works remained unfinished.
1 oz Silver American Buffalo (Ultra High Relief) - A Gem for Collectors and Investors
- Special feature: High Relief minting for an extraordinary look and feel
- Growth potential: High appreciation potential due to strict limitation and high demand
- Design: Historic American Buffalo design, inspired by James Earle Fraser's design for the 1913 Buffalo Nickel
- Investment objective: Rare collector's medal with high appreciation potential
- Material / Fineness: Minted from pure silver with a fineness of 999/1,000
- Manufacturer: Produced by the renowned Sunshine Mint
The 1 oz Silver American Buffalo (Ultra High Relief) is an exquisite collector's medal that delights every collector and investor. With its High Relief design, characterized by an impressive three-dimensional look and feel, it is an enrichment for any collection and an attractive investment product.
The coin is minted from pure silver with a fineness of 999/1,000 and originates from the USA. It has no face value, which makes it a special feature among silver coins. With a diameter of 39.00 mm and a fine weight of 31.10 g, it is an impressive piece.
The design of the coin is inspired by James Earle Fraser's Buffalo Nickel from 1913, one of the finest designs of all US coins. The obverse shows a portrait of a Native American with the inscription "LIBERTY", while the reverse depicts the majestic American Buffalo, also known as the bison. The High Relief minting emphasizes every detail of the design and gives the coin a unique three-dimensional look and feel.
As an investment product, the 1 oz Silver American Buffalo (Ultra High Relief) offers numerous advantages. Silver is a proven store of value and provides effective inflation hedge. In addition, investors benefit from tax exemption after a holding period of at least one year. Thanks to its High Relief minting and strict limitation, the coin has high appreciation potential and is therefore an attractive investment.
But the 1 oz Silver American Buffalo (Ultra High Relief) is also convincing as a collector's item. Its detailed design and High Relief minting make it a true eye-catcher. It is also part of the popular Buffalo series, which further increases its appeal to collectors.
Whether as an investment product or a collector's item, the 1 oz Silver American Buffalo (Ultra High Relief) is a valuable asset. It combines the benefits of crisis protection and appreciation potential in one attractive product. Secure this gem and enrich your collection or investment portfolio with an impressive piece.
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