Hello guys I need again your help about a coin we are talking in the Italian forum lamoneta.it. This is the link to thread https://www.lamoneta.it/topic/182088-buffalo-nichel-1916-double-d/ The owner thinks that it could be a rare 1916 DDO, and would send the coin to PCGS for certification. I think it isn't, and suggested to ask opinion of CT experts, before spending money for PCGS Photo: another one: enlargement of the date: and reverse. If you need more photos, I can ask to owner. Thanks. petronius
Is it the date that he thinks is doubled? If so, it does not look like the FS-101. The tops of the numbers look like they took a couple of hits. Chris
Where is the photo of the 1916 DDO to compare? I don't see anything on the OP coin, except perhaps a broken 9 at the top.
By checking here, @petronius, you just saved your friend many euros. I think he owes you a glass of vino or a big dish of gelato. Steve
Not even close to the famous 1916 DDO. The top of the number has an indentation on them from taking a hit. Look st the example in your Red Book and you can see a distinct difference. If they send it in for grading they'll never recover their grading and shipping costs.
It is in very nice shape, and would command a premium, but not great enough to pay for a TPG slab. Steve
I agree not the DDO, there is ( as mentioned) damage that probably made it appear closer by the OP. IMO, Jim
I made the comparison in the Italian forum using these photos, and my opinion was the coin in object isn't a double-die. Well, it seems that is also your opinion so thanks to all and at the next time. petronius
Here is the PCGS image of the 1916 double-date nickel. The most obvious thing to look for is at the '6' -- always quite clear.
