How much is a 1916 double die buffalo nickel worth?

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What is a 1916 double die buffalo nickel?

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.

What’s the date on a 1916 Buffalo nickel?

In 1916 a production mistake yielded a dramatic doubled die on the obverse of the coin. Look for doubling in the last three digits of the date. You will notice that the duplicate digits are a little to the right and lower than the more pronounced date of 1916. This die variety is the most sought-after of all the Buffalo nickel varieties.

Where are the double digits on a 1916 nickel?

In 1916 a production mistake at the mint yielded a dramatic doubled die on the obverse of the coin. Look for doubling in the last three digits of the date. You will notice that the duplicate digits are a little to the right and lower than the more pronounced date of 1916.

How many Buffalo nickels were made in 1924?

Slightly more affordable than the 1921-S issue is the 1924 San Francisco minted Buffalo nickel. Once again the Philadelphia mint produced a majority of the coins with a mintage that exceeded 21 million coins while Denver only produced slightly more than 5 million coins. The San Francisco mint made slightly less than 1.5 million coins.

What makes a buffalo nickel a valuable coin?

Small differences on a Buffalo (or Indian Head) nickel can make a big difference in the value. There are several valuable Buffalo nickel key dates and varieties that every coin collector should be aware of. Study the descriptions and photographs of each coin and you will be able to identify these coins that you may have in your collection.