1989 Medal South Dakota Bison 1/4 oz Gold

Coin Details

Description

This 1989 gold medal containing one-quarter troy ounce of gold features the South Dakota Bison design. The quarter-ounce format made gold South Dakota Bison medals more accessible than the full one-ounce version while still providing precious metal content and the distinctive bison imagery. Fractional gold medals appealed to collectors who wanted gold exposure at a lower entry point, and the bison design connected the piece to South Dakota's cultural and natural heritage. The artistic quality of American medals has evolved significantly over time, from the competent but sometimes crude products of early die cutters to the sophisticated sculptural compositions of modern medalists. Advanced medal collectors often pursue thematic collections organized around specific subjects, time periods, manufacturers, or medalists, creating focused holdings that illuminate particular aspects of American commemorative culture. The state's Custer State Park maintains one of the largest public bison herds in the world.

Rarity Notes

Gold, 1/4 oz. South Dakota Bison design. Fractional gold format. Limited production.

Cross References

PCGS #935741; South Dakota; Bison; 1/4 oz Gold