1916 5C Doubled Die Obverse FR2 Certification #32472652, PCGS #3931

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Expert Comments

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.

PCGS #

3931

Designer

James Earle Fraser

Edge

Plain

Diameter

21.20 millimeters

Weight

5.00 grams

Mintage

63498066

Metal

75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Pop Higher

197

Pop Lower

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

PCGS Population

Auctions - PCGS Graded

Auctions - NGC Graded

Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More

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.
65 or Better	400	R-6.2	3 / 69	3 / 72
All Grades	10	R-9.5	2 / 69	2 / 72
60 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 69	1 / 72

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.
65 or Better	400
All Grades	10
60 or Better	0

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.
65 or Better	R-6.2
All Grades	R-9.5
60 or Better	R-10.1

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.
65 or Better	3 / 69
All Grades	2 / 69
60 or Better	1 / 69

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.
65 or Better	3 / 72
All Grades	2 / 72
60 or Better	1 / 72

Condition Census Learn More

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)

#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)