1935 Double Die Reverse
Some info from Coin Facts.
This is the only major doubled die reverse in the entire Buffalo Nickel series.
Properly known as a doubled die. It is a Class IV doubled die, doubled throughout the entire reverse. The doubling can be seen in the bison's fur, eye, and elsewhere and in USA and the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM. As with most doubled dies, die state is critical with this variety. It's very rare at any level of Mint state. I cherried an EDS AU58 many years ago but, like a dummy I sold it-PCGS AU58. Shoulda kept it.
I believe that there are more than just a few hundred of these available as they seem to be plentiful, just check ebay.
Still a great doubled die that should be included by anyone when building a set of buffalo nickels.
buffnixx
I concur. According to my records I've cherried 27 total coins of this variety. It is, however, quite rare in Mint state. I've ever seen only one, an MS62.
Posted by: @buffalo-nickel-clubSome info from Coin Facts.
This is the only major doubled die reverse in the entire Buffalo Nickel series.
Circulated Condition: There are probably a few hundred examples in existence with most of them being in low circulated grades.Uncirculated: In Uncirculated condition they are very scarce and possibly no more than 20 examples exist in all Uncirculated grades combined.Variety Attribution: The strongest doubling is on the words FIVE CENTS. Also the words E PLURIBUS UNUM are doubled but not as dramatic as the words FIVE CENTS.Note: There is also a 1935 Doubled Die reverse Type 2 but the doubling is much less dramatic and worth much less than the Type 1.
There's also a decent Die #3-
Sorry those pics above didn't post. Go to Variety Vista- http://www.varietyvista.com/-to view all the doubled die reverse dies.
Posted by: @buffnixxI believe that there are more than just a few hundred of these available as they seem to be plentiful, just check ebay.
Still a great doubled die that should be included by anyone when building a set of buffalo nickels.
buffnixx
I have seen some very advanced die states of the variety, which would indicate a full die run and perhaps a few more.
One of my favorites! F to low VF definitely seems to be the most plentiful of grades and can be had at a reasonable price. A nice MDS AU example is on my list of wants for sure!
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