Item Description
The 1 oz SilverTowne Buffalo Silver Round pays tribute to one of the most iconic designs in American coinage history. Struck from 1 troy ounce of .999 fine silver, this round is inspired by the legendary Buffalo Nickel, first issued by the United States Mint in 1913. The design was created by renowned sculptor James Earle Fraser, whose experiences growing up in the American Midwest deeply influenced the artwork.
Fraser spent much of his youth traveling across the plains of Minnesota and the Dakotas with his father, where he encountered American bison and Native American tribes firsthand. These experiences shaped the powerful imagery that would later become one of the most recognizable designs in American numismatics.
Produced by SilverTowne Mint, this silver round faithfully captures the spirit of Fraser’s original design while offering investment-grade silver purity. Combining historic American imagery with intrinsic precious metal value, the SilverTowne Buffalo Round remains a popular choice among collectors and silver investors.
Round Highlights
Contains 1 Troy oz of .999 fine silver
Produced by SilverTowne Mint
Inspired by the historic 1913 Buffalo Nickel design
New condition
Classic American frontier imagery
Popular among silver stackers and collectors
Guaranteed weight and purity
Design Details
The Buffalo design reflects early American history and the cultural landscape of the American West. Sculptor James Earle Fraser created the Native American portrait using features inspired by several tribal leaders he encountered, combining them into a single powerful representation of Native American heritage.
The reverse bison design was modeled after Black Diamond, a famous American bison that lived at the Central Park Zoo in New York City during the early 20th century. These historic elements make the Buffalo design one of the most enduring and recognizable motifs in American coinage.
Obverse
The obverse features a right-facing Native American profile, with detailed facial features and traditional braided hair. The inscription “LIBERTY” appears along the edge of the design, honoring the original Buffalo Nickel artwork.
Reverse
The reverse displays a powerful American bison standing on a mound, modeled after Black Diamond of the Central Park Zoo. Inscriptions include “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” along with markings indicating the round’s weight and .999 fine silver purity.
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