2008-W Proof Gold Buffalo 1/10 oz ER Blue Label, NGC PF70

This exceptional 2008-W Proof Gold Buffalo represents one of the most desirable early-issue examples from the modern American Buffalo gold series. Struck at the West Point Mint and graded NGC PF70, this coin achieves the highest possible grade for proof coinage, indicating flawless surfaces and perfect striking characteristics. The distinctive Early Release (ER) blue label designation from NGC further enhances the desirability of this piece, identifying it as a premium early submission that met the service's most stringent quality standards.

The 1/10 oz fractional gold Buffalo was introduced in 2008 as part of the United States Mint's expansion of the iconic Buffalo gold program. This proof example showcases the exceptional craftsmanship characteristic of West Point proof production, with deeply mirrored fields contrasting against the frosted devices of James Earle Fraser's enduring design. The obverse features the dignified Indian Head profile, while the reverse displays the powerful buffalo, both rendered with remarkable detail and artistic merit.

As a perfect gem proof from the inaugural year of the fractional series, this coin represents both a significant piece of modern numismatic history and a highly collectible example of 21st-century American coinage. The combination of the PF70 technical grade, early release designation, and historical significance makes this an attractive offering for collectors of modern proof gold and Buffalo series specialists.

NGC Certification #399932