The Wild West in Silver - American Classics Collection

The Wild West in Silver: Seven Legends, One Collection

Dust, horses' hooves, endless prairie. Hardly any chapter of history has shaped the imagination quite like the Wild West. With the American Classics Collection, you can bring this era home in the form of seven selected silver coins and medals. The selection ranges from the legendary Morgan design to the strictly limited two-ounce coin commemorating the Battle of Little Bighorn. Together, the set weighs in at 248.81 g of fine silver, or roughly eight troy ounces. The Wild West made tangible: a collector's product with character that tells history while putting genuine material value in your hands.

Contents of the collection: seven coins and medals

• 1 oz Silver Morgan Lady Liberty: the design of the US silver dollars from 1878 to 1904 and 1921
• 1 oz Silver Peace Dollar: Lady Liberty with a radiant crown, a symbol of peace after World War I
• 1 oz Silver American Buffalo: the famous Native American portrait in the style of the Buffalo Nickel
• 1 oz Silver American Buffalo Girl: a Native American woman with feather headdress and bison, produced by the Scottsdale Mint
• 1 oz Silver Incuse Indian: recessed minting based on the US gold coins from 1908 to 1929
• 1 oz Silver Cowboy Rodeo: a rider on a rearing horse, also by the Scottsdale Mint
• 2 oz Silver Enemies in History Custer vs. Sitting Bull 2026: Proof quality, mintage of only 500 pieces

The centerpiece: Custer vs. Sitting Bull 2026

June 25 and 26, 1876. At Little Bighorn, George Armstrong Custer and the 7th US Cavalry encounter a large encampment of the Lakota, Northern Cheyenne, and Arapaho. Their spiritual and political leader is Sitting Bull. Custer and more than 250 of his men fall. The inscription "A VAIN VICTORY" hints at what was to come.

The two-ounce coin from the "Enemies in History" series depicts both men back to back, separated by a vertical arrow. It also features a powerful high relief, subtle color accents on hat, hair, and clothing, and fine lines converging on seven points along the coin's edge. These seven points represent Custer's 7th Cavalry. The reverse shows a cavalry scene based on the painting "The Duel, Tomahawk and Sabre" by Charles Schreyvogel.

The coin is issued by Mongolia with a face value of 1,000 Togrog. It was minted by B.H. Mayer in Germany, in 999.9 fine silver and with a diameter of 38.61 mm. Following the series debut with Caesar and Brutus in 2025, this is the second issue in the series. With only 500 pieces worldwide, it is a true highlight for any Western collection.

Two dollar icons: Morgan and Peace

For many collectors, the Morgan Dollar is simply the American silver dollar. Engraver George T. Morgan created a profile of Lady Liberty wearing a Phrygian cap, framed by "E PLURIBUS UNUM" and thirteen stars. It was the era of gold prospectors, railroads, and saloons.

1921 saw the arrival of the Peace Dollar. Sculptor Anthony de Francisci used his wife Teresa as the model for Liberty with a radiant crown. The original dollar was minted from 1921 to 1928, as well as in 1934 and 1935. In this set, both designs live on as one-ounce medals without a face value. Unlike their historical predecessors made of 900 silver alloy, these each contain a full ounce of fine silver.

Prairie, bison, and feather headdress

James Earle Fraser created the 5-cent "Buffalo Nickel" in 1913. His striking Native American portrait is still considered one of the most beautiful coin designs in US history, and the American Buffalo takes up exactly this profile. More modern in style is the American Buffalo Girl by the Scottsdale Mint: on one side you see a young Native American woman with a magnificent feather headdress, and on the other, the bison as a symbol of the vast prairie.

Technically remarkable is the Incuse Indian. Its design is not raised but recessed into the surface. This was also the case with the Indian Head gold coins of 2.50 and 5 dollars, minted from 1908 to 1929. Matte designs set against a mirrored background create a fascinating play of light and shadow.

And finally, the Cowboy Rodeo: a rider waves his hat atop a rearing horse, framed by a twisted rope edge. It's hard to get more Western than that.

Note on the condition of the historical designs

The collection brings together pieces from various manufacturers and years of issue. Packaging and fineness also vary, with fineness ranging between 999/1,000 and 999.9/1,000. The exact grade of the pieces with historical designs (Morgan, Peace Dollar, American Buffalo, and Incuse Indian) can be found in the descriptions of the respective individual items, where it is explained in detail. The Custer vs. Sitting Bull coin is supplied in Proof quality.

Set or individual purchase? An honest comparison

Of course, you can also purchase each piece individually. However, if you want to build a thematically cohesive collection, the set is the better choice:

• One continuous theme: Seven designs together tell a story, from the dollar of the pioneer era to the Battle of Little Bighorn.
• Rarity meets classic: A Proof limited to 500 pieces stands alongside popular one-ounce designs that everyone instantly recognizes.
• Ideal as a gift: For Wild West fans and lovers of American history, there's hardly a more fitting present.
• To consider: The premium is higher than for classic bullion coins such as the Maple Leaf or the Vienna Philharmonic. In return, you get elaborate designs, a limited collector's item, and a collection you'll be proud to show.

Silver: A metal that builds trust

Silver has been money for centuries, including in the Wild West: the silver dollar counted just as much in the saloon as at the cattle market. As a physical tangible asset, it is independent of bank accounts and can be traded worldwide. Many investors see it as a building block for inflation hedging and wealth preservation. Demand from the electronics, solar, and medical technology industries gives the metal an additional stable foundation. For private individuals in Germany, profits from the sale of physical silver are generally tax-free after a holding period of more than one year. This makes the collection a wonderful addition to your precious metals holdings. Shipping is carried out as insured value shipping.

Eight ounces of fine silver, seven legends, and a piece of Little Bighorn in a strictly limited edition: the American Classics Collection brings the Wild West into your collection.