Oglala Lakota Sioux Nation – 2023 – 50 Dollars – Native Spirit War Horse – Gold – Ultra High Relief Antiqued – NGC MS70 – First Day of Issue

Oglala Lakota Sioux Nation – 2023 – 50 Dollars – Native Spirit War Horse – Gold – Ultra High Relief Antiqued – NGC MS70 – First Day of Issue

This exceptional 2023 gold coin from the Oglala Lakota Sioux Nation is dedicated to the “Native Spirit War Horse” motif. The coin combines 1 oz of .999 fine gold with an impressive ultra-high-relief design and an antiqued finish. This creates a particularly three-dimensional, almost sculptural effect, where the raised gold areas and the dark accents contrast sharply.

The obverse features a powerfully depicted warhorse with a flowing mane. The horse holds a special place in the culture of many Indigenous peoples of North America, historically symbolizing agility, strength, dignity, and martial prowess. The inscription reads “The Native Spirit” and “War Horse,” and also includes the year 2023.

The obverse features a central symbol of the Oglala Lakota Sioux Nation with a star-shaped composition, feathers, and a surrounding inscription. The coin also bears the inscriptions “Oglala Lakota Sioux Nation,” “America,” “1 Troy Oz .999 Fine Gold,” and “Fifty Dollars.”

This coin has been certified MS70 Antiqued by NGC, placing it in the highest numerical grade. Additionally, the holder bears the inscription “First Day of Issue – UHR,” indicating Ultra High Relief. The combination of a limited mintage, 1 oz gold weight, antiqued finish, Ultra High Relief, and NGC MS70 certification makes this issue particularly appealing to collectors of modern specialty coins.

With a mintage of only 199 pieces, this gold coin is among the most strictly limited modern issues of the Oglala Lakota Sioux Nation. This makes it a collector’s item not only because of its gold content, but above all because of its unique design and rare certification.

Technical data

Country/Issue: USA / Oglala Lakota Sioux Nation
Year: 2023
Face value: 50 dollars
Motif: Native Spirit War Horse
Metal: Gold
Fineness: .999
Weight: 31.1 g
Fine weight: 1 troy oz
Diameter: 32 mm
Embossing quality: Ultra High Relief Antiqued
Edition: 199 copies
Certification: NGC MS70 Antiqued
Addition: First Day of Issue – uHR
Certificate number: 6793110-021
NGC Verify: https://www.ngccoin.com/certlookup/6793110-021/70/

Obverse: Symbol of the Oglala Lakota Sioux Nation with feathers and central star composition
Reverse: Native Spirit War Horse with dynamically depicted warhorse