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1916 5c Matte Finish PR
5C 1916 PCGS PR68
Source: Legend Auctions
1916 Matte Finish 5c (Proof) CAC PR67+
Source: CAC Grading
1916 Matte Finish 5c (Proof) CAC PR67
Source: CAC Grading
1916 Matte Finish 5c (Proof) CAC PR64
Source: CAC Grading
1916 5c PCGS Proof 65
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
1916 5c PCGS Proof 67 ex: D.L. Hansen
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
1916 5C PR67+ PCGS....
Source: Heritage Auctions
1916 5C PR67+ PCGS....
Source: Heritage Auctions
1916 5c NGC/CAC Proof 66
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
1916 5c NGC/CAC Proof 65
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
1916 5c PCGS Proof 67 - Colorful Toning, Rare Proof, Especially in High Grade
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
1916 5c PCGS Proof 67 - Registry Quality Gem
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
1916 5c PCGS/CAC Proof 67
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
1916 5c PCGS/CAC Proof 66
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
1916 5c NGC Proof 66
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
1916 Matte Finish 5c (Proof) CAC PR67+
Source: CAC Grading
1916 Matte Finish 5c (Proof) CAC PR67
Source: CAC Grading
1916 Matte Finish 5c (Proof) CAC PR64
Source: CAC Grading
5C 1916 PCGS PR68
Source: Legend Auctions
1916 5c PCGS Proof 65
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
Greysheet Catalog Details (GSID: 3154)
The 1916 proof Buffalo nickel has a tiny mintage of only 600 pieces, the lowest of the series. The majority of 1916 proofs are found in the PR64-66 range, though several dozen have been certified by PCGS and NGC in PR67. Both firms have certified fewer than a combined dozen as PR68s. The 1916 proof Buffalo nickels were the last regular-issue proofs for the series until 1936, when the US Mint revived its proof coin program after a 20-year hiatus.
Obverse: James Earle Fraser's famous and simple design depicts a Native American chief with the word LIBERTY from 1-2 o'clock. The date is placed on the lower left of the chieftain's bust.
Reverse: A full portrait of the bison, Black Diamond, with the words UNITED STATES oF AMERICA at the top periphery with the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM just underneath. The denomination FIVE CENTS is spelled out at the bottom. For the Type 1, the denomination is embossed on a flat surface.
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