1916 Buffalo Nickel, FS-402 2 Feathers, CACG MS-61, Partial Designers Initial
- Listing Type:
- This item is For Sale - Buy It Now
- Quantity:
- 1 available for sale
- Buy It Now For:
- $549.00
- Shipping:
- $12.95 USPS Ground Advantage (2 to 5 business days) - (more details)
- Returns:
- 14 day money back, buyer pays return shipping - (more details)
- Certified by:
- CACG
- Certification Number:
- 811283136
- Condition or Grade of Item:
- MS-61
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- Payment Methods Accepted:
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Item Description
FS-402, 2 Feathers. Uncirculated, certified CACG MS-61, an original BU example of this variety. Typical tough CACG grading, this is only one of 2 in CACG holders, and the only Unc (two are stickered at CAC in MS-64). The actual color of this coin is not as "orange" as CAC's imaging makes it look (I may add some of my own images a bit later). This is also a partial effaced designer's initial, with the "F" being at most a soft blur. A similar example virtually identical to this coin was sold at Heritage in October, 2019 in a PCGS MS-62 holder, S/N 35040792 (this can be seen on CoinFacts). That coin was struck from the same Obverse die/die state as the present example. The "regular" No Initial is a separate FS number, FS-401, and comes from a different Obverse die entirely. Most FS-401 have weak third feather detail, but I was not able to find any images of an example that was a true 2 Feather. The 2019 Heritage piece was obviously recognized as "something different" as it brought a significant premium, selling at $864, 2-1/2 times the current PCGS Guide value for an MS-61. FYI, the coin offered in this listing is currently (8/22/25) shown as one of the images on the Greysheet site under the listing for the FS-402 variety. Given the unusual nature of the piece as a quasi FS-401/402, I am asking a premium. As opinions differ on such things, I have also added a Make an Offer option. Just be polite and reasonable if you choose to make an offer. Please note that due to value this will require shipping with Signature Confirmation, hence the S&H shown.
Payment and Shipping Details
Shipping services available:
| Shipping / Handling Cost | Service |
|---|---|
| $12.95 | USPS Ground Advantage (2 to 5 business days) |
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Return Policy:
Item must be returned within: 14 days - Buyer pays return shipping costs.
Refund will be given as: Money back
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