1916 Buffalo Nickel

skippy315 · June 27, 2007 1:16PM

Hello all,

Is there a possibility of this being a double die? I have looked several times, and don't think so, but want to be sure before listing it on the bay...

Thanks!

Kevin

skippy315 · June 27, 2007 2:06PM

Not sure if it matters, but here is the reverse...I saw something about full horns as well, the reverse is very well struck...

Type2 · June 27, 2007 2:21PM

Nice coin cant see the date need a close up did it look like this

skippy315 · June 27, 2007 2:24PM

No, but I don;t know how subtle the DD can be to be considered a DD...are all the 1916s that obvious?

Type2 · June 27, 2007 2:33PM

If it is not like the pic they may call it mechanical Doubling or hub Doubling.

LincolnCentMan · June 27, 2007 3:27PM

No, it's not a DDO. The 16 buff has REALLY clear doubling in grades above fine.

-David

koynekwest · June 27, 2007 8:47PM

"No, but I don;t know how subtle the DD can be to be considered a DD...are all the 1916s that obvious?"

No, all of them are that obvious, depending on wear. but the strength of the spread doesn't vary. Only the one die is known. There are other parts of the coin other than the date that show a wide spread and clear doubling-the feathers, the ribbon ties, the braid, and the neck. Dateless examples can be discerned by this additional doubling.

Shamika · June 27, 2007 10:56PM

Absolutely not a Doubled Die. Not only would it be visible on the date, but the longest feather would also show significant doubling.

skippy315 · June 28, 2007 12:41AM

OK, not a DD....

Thanks for the imput - it is now on the bay!

Thanks,

Kevin

yellowjacket · June 28, 2007 1:59AM

Shamika is right on target. Not only can you see the diagnostic doubled date, but I prefer to check the feathers for doubling to the south-east. The inidan's profile and the ribbon are also doubled to the east.

Yours is not a doubled die.

Garrow

DRG · June 28, 2007 2:05AM

It has already been answered but just to be clear.

There are those that have tried to sell 1916's with very slight doubling (mechanical doubling) as doubled dies.

This is what you call FRAUD!!

The others are correct. The 1916 DDO is very obvious and if this coin was one, you would have no doubt. That is precisely why they are worth so much, Dramatic Doubling.

Well that and the fact that they are rare as heck!!

skippy315 · June 28, 2007 2:09AM

I have it listed as a plain ole' 1916 on eBay... it is still a nice coin, well struck and in great condition...maybe I'll make a few bucks, who knows?!

1916 Buffalo Nickel

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