The Buffalo $50 Gold Bullion Coins You know that the United States Gold Buffalo Bullion coin program's Gold Buffalo is based on the Buffalo Nickel coin issued from 1913 thtough 1938. You, also, know the 1913 Buffalo was produced in two varieties: 1. Buffalo (reverse side) standing on mound with "FIVE CENTS" on that mound. 2. Buffalo (reverse side) standing on plane with "FIVE CENTS"below plane. Take a look at these photos courtesy of Coin Page: 1913 Buffalo Nickel - Variety 1 Reverse: UNITED STATES BUFFALO NICKEL - VARIETY 1 REVERSE 1913 Buffalo Nickel - Variety 2 Reverse UNITED STATES BUFFALO NICKEL - VARIETY 2 REVERSE You know that the above coins were minted in Philadelphia because they don't bear a mint mark at 6 o'clock below the words "FIVE CENTS." Those minted in Denver or San Francisco bear the mint mark as this photo of a 1913-S Variety I Buffalo Nickel affirms: UNITED STATES 1913-S BUFFALO NICKEL - VARIETY 1 Why did I bring this to your attention? There are four reasons. 1. The Gold $50 Buffalo bullion coin is made at the mint in West Point and its design is based on the 1913 Variety I issue. 2. There is no mint mark on the regular Gold $50 Buffalo bullion coins. 3. There is a "W" mint mark on the Proof Gold $50 Buffalo bullion coins. 4. The mint mark is not below the words FIVE CENTS. Regular Gold $50 Bullion coin: To view both sides move cursor close to the rim of photo. UNITED STATES $50 GOLD BUFFALO BULLION COIN While looking at the following photo (courtesy of Wikipedia) notice where the "W" mint mark is (obverse): UNITED STATES $50 GOLD BUFFALO - PROOF COIN Did you enjoy? Clinker
