1916 5C

1916-D 5C

1916 5C Doubled Die Obverse (Regular Strike)

Series: Buffalo Five Cents 1913-1938

PCGS MS64

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PCGS MS64

PCGS #:: 3931

Designer:: James Earle Fraser

Edge:: Plain

Diameter:: 21.20 millimeters

Weight:: 5.00 grams

Mintage:: 63,498,066

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Auction Record:: $281,750 • MS64 • 08-14-2004 • Bowers & Merena

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Major Varieties

1916 5C
1916 5C Doubled Die Obverse

Die Varieties

1916 5C DDO, FS-101

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Grades	Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts' opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.	Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.	Relative Rarity By Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.	Relative Rarity By Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
All Grades	400	R-6.2	3 / 69	3 / 72
60 or Better	10	R-9.5	2 / 69	2 / 72
65 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 69	1 / 72

Survival Estimate
All Grades	400
60 or Better	10
65 or Better

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-6.2
60 or Better	R-9.5
65 or Better	R-10.1

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	3 / 69
60 or Better	2 / 69
65 or Better	1 / 69

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	3 / 72
60 or Better	2 / 72
65 or Better	1 / 72

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS64 PCGS grade	Heritage 9/2005:1853, $264,500 - Joseph C. Thomas Collection - Heritage 4/2009:2131, $184,000
1	MS64 PCGS grade	Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2016:125, not sold
1	MS64 PCGS grade	James Lull Collection - Bowers & Merena 4/2005:320, $161,000 - Scott Rudolph Collection - Heritage 1/2009:3640, $195,500 - Goldbergs 2/2013:1169, not sold
1	MS64 PCGS grade	Bowers & Merena 9/2004:376, $281,750
5	MS63 PCGS grade	Legend Rare Coin Auctions 6/2015:240, $146,875 - Cuyuna Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
5	MS63 estimated grade	Bowers & Merena 4/2008:196, $276,000
5	MS63 estimated grade	Teton Ranch Collection - Heritage 1/2012:3088, $172,500
8	MS62 PCGS grade	Richmond Collection - David Lawrence 7/2004:3034, $115,000 - Franklinton Collection - American Numismatic Rarities 8/2006:216, $126,500 - Goldbergs 9/2007:2531, $163,500 - subsequently graded PCGS MS62 14604953
8	MS62 PCGS grade
8	MS62 PCGS grade

#1 MS64 PCGS grade

Heritage 9/2005:1853, $264,500 - Joseph C. Thomas Collection - Heritage 4/2009:2131, $184,000

#1 MS64 PCGS grade

Legend Rare Coin Auctions 12/2016:125, not sold

#1 MS64 PCGS grade

James Lull Collection - Bowers & Merena 4/2005:320, $161,000 - Scott Rudolph Collection - Heritage 1/2009:3640, $195,500 - Goldbergs 2/2013:1169, not sold

#1 MS64 PCGS grade

Bowers & Merena 9/2004:376, $281,750

#5 MS63 PCGS grade

Legend Rare Coin Auctions 6/2015:240, $146,875 - Cuyuna Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#5 MS63 estimated grade

Bowers & Merena 4/2008:196, $276,000

#5 MS63 estimated grade

Teton Ranch Collection - Heritage 1/2012:3088, $172,500

#8 MS62 PCGS grade

Richmond Collection - David Lawrence 7/2004:3034, $115,000 - Franklinton Collection - American Numismatic Rarities 8/2006:216, $126,500 - Goldbergs 9/2007:2531, $163,500 - subsequently graded PCGS MS62 14604953

#8 MS62 PCGS grade

Jaime Hernandez:

The 1916 Doubled Die Buffalo nickel is the most popular doubled die variety for the entire Buffalo nickel series.

There are about 200 examples known. Most examples exist in VF grades. There are less than 15 mint state examples known with the highest being two coins in MS64 condition. The doubling is very dramatic mostly going south east of the date and also on the Indian Chiefs lips and chin. This variety is very prominent and it can easily be seen with the naked eye.