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Lot 90

Buffalo Indian Head .999 Fine Silver Round

This auction ended on October 22, 2026. See upcoming auctions from Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions.
Lot number90
AuctionOct 22 2026 Gold Silver Bullion Coins Sports Cards Knives
DateOctober 22, 2026 at 7:00 pm CT
Auction houseIowa Surplus & Estate Auctions
LocationCoralville, Iowa

Description

Buffalo Indian Head .999 Fine Silver Round

Buffalo Indian Head .999 Fine Silver Round

This Buffalo Indian Head silver round features a classic design inspired by James Earle Fraser's 1913 Buffalo Nickel. The obverse showcases the detailed profile of a Native American chieftain with the word LIBERTY inscribed along the upper right rim. The reverse depicts a majestic American Bison standing on a grassy mound, with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and E PLURIBUS UNUM displayed above. This round is struck in .999 fine silver, as clearly indicated on the reverse along the bottom rim. The piece exhibits a brilliant uncirculated finish with sharp details on both the Native American portrait and the textured fur of the buffalo, making it a staple for any silver collection.

Buffalo Indian Head 1/2 oz .999 Fine Silver Round

Condition: This silver round appears to be in brilliant uncirculated condition, featuring sharp details on both the Native American profile and the American Buffalo. The surfaces exhibit a consistent satin-like luster with minimal signs of handling or contact marks. The rim is well-defined, and the inscriptions remain crisp and legible. As a privately minted bullion piece, it has not been professionally graded by a third-party service but maintains a high-quality strike.

The round is minted from .999 fine silver, as indicated by the hallmarks on the reverse. It is a 1/2 oz silver round. The design is a historical tribute to James Earle Fraser's classic 1913 Buffalo Nickel, one of the most iconic images in American numismatics. The obverse features a right-facing portrait of a Native American chieftain, while the reverse depicts an American Bison, modeled after "Black Diamond" from the Central Park Zoo. This piece is a business-strike bullion round, commonly produced by private mints to offer investors and collectors a way to own physical silver with a timeless patriotic design.

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