One of the most iconic coins in American history serves as the inspiration for a .9999 pure silver round from Scottsdale Mint that celebrates indigenous culture in North America. Known as the Buffalo Girl, this round plays off the design concepts of James Earle Fraser’s 1913 coin design, while honoring a Lakota woman who showcased bravery during the Battle of Little Big Horn in 1876. Right now, 1 oz Scottsdale Buffalo Girl Silver Rounds are available at JM Bullion.
Round Highlights:
- Arrives in plastic flips or tubes of 20 rounds!
- Artistic reimagining of the Buffalo Nickel!
- Honors the Lakota tribe!
- Contains 1 Troy oz of .9999 pure silver in BU condition.
- Obverse features a Lakota woman in right-profile relief.
- Reverse depicts the mighty American bison.
Each 1 oz Scottsdale Buffalo Girl Silver Round available here is in Brilliant Uncirculated condition. This special release from Scottsdale offers individual rounds in protective plastic flips, while multiples of 20 rounds arrive in a plastic tube.
According to Lakota tradition, a young Lakota woman named Minne Hollow Wood distinguished herself through incredible acts of bravery during the Battle of Little Big Horn in 1876. In displaying unwavering bravery and exceptional strength during the course of the battle, she earned the right to wear a war bonnet, a sacred honor generally reserved for male warriors.
In the obverse design of Scottsdale Buffalo Girl Silver Rounds, you’ll find a right-profile effigy of a young Lakota girl. This design honors Minnie Hollow Wood as it captures the stoic image of this Lakota female warrior with the war bonnet on her head. While Minnie’s exploits saw her become the only woman in her tribe to earn the right to wear a war bonnet, it was not uncommon for Lakota women to distinguish themselves in battle by defending camps, providing logistical support to the male warriors, and even engaging in direct combat.
For the reverse design of 1 oz Buffalo Girl Silver Rounds, the Scottsdale Mint offers a unique vision of the American Plains bison. An iconic species in the culture of the American West, the bison held profound significance to the Lakota people as well. These majestic animals provided the Lakota with essential resources for survival, including food, clothing, shelter, and tools. Beyond mere sustenance, the bison held deep spiritual importance, symbolizing abundance, strength, and the interconnectedness of all living things.
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