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American Gold Buffalo
U.S. collector price guide

2017-W American Gold Buffalo (burnished)

Denomination
$50
Mint
W
Composition
.9999 gold
Guide value by grade$2,600–$3,500
Limited2 priced grades

Collector value is shown by grade, but intrinsic metal value can dominate lower-grade outcomes.

Melt floor$2,3501.0000 oz × $2350/oz
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Price by Grade
GradeQualityEst. Value
PR-69Near Perfect Proof
$2,600
PR-70Perfect Proof
$3,500

Estimates from published guides and recent sold data. Grade is everything. Verify before you buy.
Melt floor: Includes intrinsic metal value (1.0000 oz gold). Marked grades are worth more melted than as collector coins.

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Check the gradeValue changes by condition. Compare the grade ladder before using the headline estimate.
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Verify before buyingUse methodology, source confidence, and recent comps before making purchase decisions.
Common Questions

What is the 2017-W American Gold Buffalo (burnished) worth?

Current guide estimates on this page range from $2,600 to $3,500 depending on grade.

Why does grade matter for the 2017-W American Gold Buffalo (burnished)?

Coin value can change sharply by condition. Use the grade ladder and price-by-grade table before relying on any single headline estimate.

Does melt value affect the 2017-W American Gold Buffalo (burnished)?

This page shows a melt floor of $2,350 based on listed metal weight and the current guide spot value used by CoinSpinner.

Survivor's LedgerNo. cs_us_fifty-dollar_american-gold-buffalo_2017_w_burnished
9years survived since minting
Minted
2017 · W
Denomination
$50
Composition
.9999 gold

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Guide record
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