1916 Double Die Buffalo Nickel

NGC is based in Munich & Zurich, and they're shipping all coins to the US for grading. I've never seen them grading coins at coin fairs here in Europe. PCGS is only in Paris as far as I know.

Seriously, I would book a flight to Munich or Paris to submit the coin. If it turns out to be a counterfeit, you can at least enjoy a nice weekend in one of those two lovely cities

 

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Maybe you could simply submit the coin via an authorized dealer, I just checked the PCGS web site, there are several in the UK... then their insurance *may* cover a possible loss. But please check with them first.

 

or you can send it to me for the high price of 107.99 and I guarantee a safe and comfy home for such a precious coin!

 

does this finning/raised rim you are going on about point to it being genuine or counterfeit in your opinion

 

It's most likely genuine.

 

that's good now its just a case of getting it certified

 

exactley! And keep in mind before getting it certified, handle it very carefully. Hold it only by the edges never touch the obverse or reverse, because even a tiny scratch can mean a difference of thousand's of dollars

 

Yeap

 

yes I looked at that page too earlier tried some of the numbers but they must be closed, more numbers for me to put on my to do list for monday

 

don't you worry its in cotton wool nice and secure in a small box
HIDDEN!!! lol
yes I will be extra carefull when handling it tbh I don't think it will be out the box again till its with the certifiers I have enough pis of it
thanks again cheifww

 

I believe cotton scratches the coin.....
I think a plastic bag would work a little better.

 

it was in a snap bag originally ill get it back in the bag cheers

 

You might think about putting the small box in a larger box. Less chance of losing a large box.

 

Once more, congrats on the great find!

 

Just in case you don't find a suitable box... those tip jars can be found everywhere ;-)

 

lol if i'm ever down your way ill be sure to put it in your tip jar ;-)

 

yes I will keep you posted as to how things go

 

I would have it certified, and go from that point. There is a picture in "The Complete Guide to Buffalo Nickels" second edition, by David W. Lange, see p. 91. Bill Fivaz once had, about the highest graded 1916/16 Buffalo. Nice find.
To have it certified, you have to go through a dealer that is a member of the ANA, or you must be a member of the ANA to summit the coin/currency.

 

You do not have to be a member of the ANA to get a coin certified.