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1916 Doubled Die Obverse. NGC AU-55. 1916 Doubled Die Obverse. NGC AU-55.
Lot Title: 1916 Doubled Die Obverse. NGC AU-55.
Description: This phenomenal oddity was the result of a hubbing misalignment that occurred during the fabrication of a working obverse die. It was not at first recognized as a major variety when it was first reported in the July 1962 issue of "The Numismatic Scrapbook." Its popularity has exploded since the early 1980s. The vast majority of this issue entered into circulation after being struck, thus it is extremely rare and normally encountered in well-worn condition. The specimen offered has exceedingly prominent doubling of the date, the Indian's profile, and the feather ends. So much so that it is noticeably clear to the unaided eye. This example has no distracting marks or blemishes. An aesthetically exceptional lavender bloom copiously graces its slate gray surfaces. This lot is an important occasion for the sophisticated specialist.
Low Estimate: $33,000.00
High Estimate: $40,000.00
Lot Status: Bidding has been closed for this lot.
Hammered Price: $34,750.00
Price Realized: -
1916 Doubled Die Obverse. NGC AU-55.
1916 Doubled Die Obverse. NGC AU-55.

Price history for items of the same classification:
Lot #AuctionCurrent Bid or Hammer PriceDescription
365The Collectors' Auction 2012 on 10/05/2012$425.00
1916 Doubled Die Obverse (FS-101) ANACS AG-3 details/acid treated.
Few coins of this rarity can be positively identified in low grade and without a date, but the 1916 doubled-die obverse nickel features a nicer shift than many collectors realize, and one can see the...
268The Midwest Winter Sale on 02/12/2010$525.00
1916 MS-60 and 1924-D MS-62.
Marvelous frosty luster glimmers off the 1916, which is mostly untoned and will appear to most collectors to be much nicer than the conservatively assigned MS-60 grade. The 1924-D provides a decent...
222The Collectors' Auction 2009 on 10/16/2009$525.00
1916 PCGS MS-66.
A stellar very-gem coin that is just thoroughly loaded with flowline luster, with some of the lustrous silken being the effect of die erosion. A profusion of tiny flaws in the planchet remain...
565The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/24/2009$365.00
1916/16 DDO FS-101, Die 1. ANACS AG-3 details/acid treated.
Acid treatment was probably not necessary, since the other doubled elements are sufficient to attribute this very scarce doubled-die nickel. Still, the doubling of the date is exceptionally strong...
424The Midwest Summer Sale 2007 on 07/27/2007$1,025.00
1916/16 DDO Good.
Though conditionally this coin only qualifies for a high-end Good, the date is clearly visible, and so too is the obvious doubling. Original russet in color on the reverse. Some viewers have stated...
425The Midwest Summer Sale 2007 on 07/27/2007$1,000.00
1916/16 DDO Good.
The doubling of the date is clear and drastic, and there is a trace of soft russet toning on the reverse. Though not in the best of conditions, it is a respectable example of very elusive variety. ...
474The Midwest Winter Sale on 02/17/2006$2,200.00
1916 PCGS PF-64.
The most elusive of any of the early dated matte proof Buffalo nickels, with a mere mintage of only 600. Both the obverse and the reverse have an aesthetically attractive rose iridescence. Aside...

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