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2001 Buffalo Tribute .999 Fine Silver PURE Copy REQUIRED TO USE MINT BUT ITS PURE
2001 Buffalo Tribute .999 Fine Silver Copy Round
This 2001 Buffalo Tribute round is struck in .999 fine silver and features the iconic Native American profile on the obverse and the American Buffalo on the reverse. This particular piece displays a distinct frosted finish with golden-brown peripheral toning, adding a unique aesthetic character to the design. The obverse is clearly marked with the purity and includes the word COPY with a specific serial number. This silver round serves as a tribute to the classic James Earle Fraser design and is housed in a protective flip labeled with a 70 grade. The reverse includes the year 2001 along with the traditional inscriptions United States of America, In God We Trust, and E Pluribus Unum.
2001 Buffalo Tribute 1 oz .999 Fine Silver Copy Round
Condition: This item exhibits significant environmental toning and surface oxidation across both the obverse and reverse, presenting a yellowish-brown patina. There are visible contact marks and minor abrasions consistent with handling. The item is housed in a plastic flip with a 70 label, though this is not a grade from a recognized third-party certification service. The strike appears standard with frosted devices against a textured field.
Mint: Private Mint
Metal Content: .999 Fine Silver
Historical Context: This is a modern tribute round designed to emulate the James Earle Fraser 1913 Buffalo Nickel design, issued in 2001 to coincide with the release of the American Buffalo commemorative silver dollar.
Strike Type: Proof-like with frosted finishes
Grading: Ungraded (70 sticker is from a private vendor, not a professional grading service)
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