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The 1916 doubled die Buffalo nickel is an extremely rare and popular error variety, and it’s certainly the most sought-after doubled die in the entire series. One reason this coin is so well pursued by collectors is that the doubling is clearly visible with the naked eye and is most prominent in the date as well as in the mouth area of the Indian chief.
Survival estimates for this issue range from 200 to 500 pieces. Among this small group of survivors, this coin is most commonly encountered in the mid-range circulated grades between Fine and Extremely Fine. The coin becomes extremely tough going up the grading scale to About Uncirculated and is all but elusive in the uncirculated grades, with less than two dozen known survivors. Presently, MS64 is the highest grade awarded by either PCGS or NGC, with a PCGS example once snagging more $250,000 in a 2013 Legend Rare Coins auction.
Obverse Description
James Earle Fraser's famous and simple design depicts a Native American chief with the word LIBERTY from 1-2 o'clock. The date is placed on the lower left of the chieftain's bust.
Reverse Description
A full portrait of the bison, Black Diamond, with the words UNITED STATES oF AMERICA at the top periphery with the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM just underneath. The denomination FIVE CENTS is spelled out at the bottom. For the Type 1, the denomination is embossed on a flat surface.
Catalog Information
GSID:
3110
Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1916
Reverse Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, FIVE CENTS
Weight (gr):
5 gr
Weight (oz):
0.1608 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
21.2
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Doubled Die Obverse
Coin Date:
1916
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
63,497,466
Coinage Type:
Buffalo nickel
Coinage Years:
1913-1938
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3931
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Coin Value History
1916 5c Doubled Die Obverse MS
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1916 5c Doubled Die Obverse MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$288,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $240,000 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1916 5C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, Die-1, Acid Treated Date ANACS Details. AG3 Details. ...
$1,098
1916 5C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, Fine 15 PCGS. CAC....
$10,200
1916 5C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, VF30 NGC....
$11,400
1916 5C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, XF45 NGC....
$14,400
1916 5C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, VF35 PCGS....
$13,800
1916 5C Doubled Die Obverse -- Acid Treated Damage -- ANACS Details. AG, Net Fair 2....
$600
1916 5C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, XF40 PCGS. CAC....
$17,400
1916 5C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, AU55 NGC....
$24,000
1916 5C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, VG10 NGC. CAC....
$6,946
1916 5C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, MS61 NGC. ...
$51,600
1916 5C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, MS63 PCGS. CAC. ...
$138,000
1916 5C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, Die-1, -- Acid Treated -- ANACS. Good 4 Details. ...
$1,020
5C 1916 DOUBLED DIE OBVERSE. PCGS AU50 CAC
$25,850
1916 5C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, VG8 PCGS. ...
$6,600
1916/1916 5c PCGS F12 (Doubled Die Obverse OGH)
$7,500
1916 5C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, AU53 NGC. ...
$21,000
1916 5C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, VF20 PCGS. ...
$9,900
1916 5C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, AU58 PCGS. ...
$34,800
1916 5C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, VF25 PCGS. ...
$10,575
$253,000
Buffalo Nickel 5c Type 1 Reverse, 1913 MS [Type]
Worth: $4 – $13,000
1913 5c Buffalo, Type 1 MS
Worth: $4 – $13,000
1913-D 5c Buffalo, Type 1 MS
Worth: $7 – $40,200
1913-S 5c Buffalo, Type 1 MS
Worth: $22 – $19,200
Buffalo Nickel 5c Type 2 Reverse, 1913-1938 MS [Type]
Worth: $0 – $4,800
1913 5c Buffalo, Type 2 MS
Worth: $4 – $3,120
1913-D 5c Buffalo, Type 2 MS
Worth: $50 – $36,000
1913-S 5c Buffalo, Type 2 MS
Worth: $115 – $30,000
1914 5c MS
Worth: $6 – $4,020
1914/(3) 5c MS
Worth: $150 – $50,000
1914-D 5c MS
Worth: $35 – $21,600
1914-S 5c MS
Worth: $13 – $75,000
1915 5c MS
Worth: $2 – $9,600
1915-D 5c MS
Worth: $8 – $18,000
1915-S 5c MS
Worth: $18 – $50,000
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