1918 5C Doubled Die Reverse MS67 ★ NGC....

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Grand 1918 Doubled Die Reverse Nickel, MS67 ★★

1918 5C Doubled Die Reverse MS67 ★ NGC. VP-001, FS-016.45. The clash marks around E PLURIBUS UNUM act as a die marker, and further examination of the area reveals distinct doubling to the north on that motto. This doubled die reverse variant is a comparatively recent discovery, one that has gained immensely in popularity since 2000, when Fivaz and Stanton predicted increased interest in Volume One of their Cherrypickers' Guide. This coin is far and away the top certified example for the variety, with the next-highest piece acknowledged by NGC an XF45.
Moreover, this Star-designated Superb Gem is tied for numerically finest certified by either NGC or PCGS (5/08). In David Lange's The Complete Guide to Buffalo Nickels, the author writes of the 1918 that it " .. is inexplicably difficult to locate across all grades, the number of coins reportedly struck being at odds with this date's survival rate." In addition, most coins known today exhibit substantial striking softness, particularly at the centers, as well as middling luster.
Close examination of this breathtaking representative should dispel any such concerns. Between the substantially above-average detail on the softly frosted central devices and the powerful, swirling luster that graces the virtually flawless surfaces, this piece boasts incredible technical appeal. The spectacular patina that visits each side, gold-orange and nickel-blue on each side with occasional magenta accents, makes this coin an impressive visual spectacle as well. One seldom encounters a piece that combines magnificent preservation and numismatic importance the way the present example does, and series enthusiasts should recognize this special opportunity.
From The University Drive Collection.(Registry values: N4719)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 22RG, PCGS# 3937, GSID# 3083)

Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Weight: 5.00 grams
Weight: 0.13228oz
Mintage: 32,086,314

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