Black Hawk, born Ma-ka-tai-me-she-kia-kiak in 1767, became one of the best-known Native American leaders of the early 1800s for his efforts to protect tribal lands from expanding American control. After the success of the first Ultra High Relief Black Hawk Coin, the same design has returned on an antique-style issue. Right now, 2025 1 oz Antique Sioux Nation Silver Black Hawk Coins are available from BGASC.

Highlights:

• Comes with a capsule and a Certificate of Authenticity!
• Antique version of the Ultra High Relief Black Hawk coin!
• Limited mintage of only 499 coins!
• Contains 1 troy oz of .999 pure silver.
• The face value of 1 Dollar is backed by the Oglala Lakota Sioux Nation.
• On the obverse is a bust of Black Hawk.
• The reverse features a North American Hawk.
• Please note, these coins are NOT US legal tender.

All 2025 1 oz Antique Sioux Nation Silver Black Hawk Coins are shipped with protective capsules and a Certificate of Authenticity. The ultra-high-relief strike adds strong depth to the main design elements, and the antique finish gives the coin a muted, historic look that highlights fine details.

Obverse

On the obverse of 2025 Antique Sioux Nation Silver Black Hawk Coins, youll see a forward-facing bust of Black Hawk. The Black Hawk War of 1832 was the last large-scale armed resistance to American settlement east of the Mississippi in the northern United States. While the war ended with major losses for Black Hawks followers, his autobiography, released in 1833, became one of the first Native accounts to reach a wide national audience.

Reverse

The reverse of 2025 1 oz Antique Silver Black Hawk Coins shows a North American Hawk soaring in flight. Many Indigenous tribes across North America place strong spiritual value on hawks, regarding them as meaningful messengers, watchful protectors, and symbols of careful awareness and steady focus. Because of their impressive eyesight and hunting talents, hawks are frequently tied to clarity, insight, and the ability to spot truth from great distancesboth in a physical way and as a metaphor.

History

As a member of the Thunder Clan of the Sauk nation, Black Hawk rose to the role of war chief and fought alongside the British in the War of 1812. He rejected treaties that surrendered Sauk territory in what are now Illinois and Wisconsin, feeling they were forced and unfair. His resolve to defend his peoples way of life made him a respected figure within his nation and a determined rival of US forces.

Ordering

Please contact BGASC with any questions when you buy silver online. Our team is available at 888-992-4272, online using our web chat, and via our email address.