Lot 28

2008 Liberty Buffalo Nickel Five Dollar Gold Coin

Sold December 12, 2025

Price realized
$375

Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.

About this lot

Estimated Value: $400-1,000

Origin: West Point, West Point New York

Denomination: Five Dollars

Year: 2008

Mint: West Point

Grade/Condition: MS

Metal: .9999 fine gold

Weight (+/- 0.2g): 5.4 grams in plastic

Additional Description: Issued in 2008, this five-dollar gold coin features the celebrated Buffalo nickel design, a classic American image originally introduced in the early 1900s. Struck in .9999 fine gold, the coin showcases the rugged profile of the buffalo and the Native American portrait with remarkable detail. Distinguished by its cameo background style, the coin presents frosted devices set against a deeply mirrored field, creating a striking visual contrast. This finish enhances the artistry and depth of the design, making it a prized example of modern craftsmanship rooted in historic American numismatic tradition.

Lot details

Lot
28
Closed
December 12, 2025

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