1916 Buffalo Nickel Struck on an Elliptical Planchet PCGS MS 62 - 1 of 2 Known!

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Contact Us | Other Auctions | About Our Coins | About Our Art Mike Byers is a World Renowned Expert on U.S. & World Major Mint Errors and an Award Winning Author He literally "wrote the book" World's Greatest Mint Errors , which received the Numismatic Literary Guild's award for Best World Book. He is the publisher & editor of Mint Error News Magazine & Website which is widely regarded as the most informative and comprehensive resource for Major Mint Errors. He was an ANACS consultant for Major Mint Errors and has written articles for the Coin Dealer Newsletter. Mike Byers and his discoveries have been featured on the front page of Coin World numerous times. Mike Byers Inc carries a multi-million dollar world class inventory of major mint errors, die trials and numismatic rarities. His extensive personal collection of major mint errors is being authenticated and certified by NGC and designated on the insert as THE BYERS COLLECTION. 1916 Buffalo NickelStruck on an Elliptical Planchetex-Fred Weinberg CollectionPCGS MS 621 of 2 KnownThis is an extremely rare Buffalo Nickel struck on an elliptical planchet. There are only 2 known for the entire series from 1916 to 1938. Both were in the Fred Weinberg Mint Error Collection for 40 years. Fred sold the other one in a MS 63 holder for $11,500 a decade ago.This mint error was authenticated and certified by PCGS as Mint State 62. U.S. type coins struck on elliptical planchets are extremely rare making this a great opportunity to add it to your collection.The Byers CollectionNGC began certifying a few major mint errors from Mike Byers' personal collection. These spectacular and rare coins each have "BYERS COLLECTION" designated on the NGC insert.1874 G$1 MirrorBrockage on ObverseNGC MS 621904 $20 Double StruckRotated 180 Degrees in CollarNGC MS 62 CAC$150,000(1928) 25¢ Struck on a1¢ Planchet 3.02 GramsNGC MS 63 BNWorld's Greatest Mint ErrorsIn 2009, Mike Byers published his first book, World's Greatest Mint Errors . This book combines stunning imagery with the most accurate information available to provide anyone interested in mint errors with the latest information on mint error coins from the United States and around the world. Hundreds of spectacular mint errors are pictured. Each error coin photo is presented in full color, and enlarged to enhance the smallest details. Some of the error coins featured in this book have never been seen by the public before, and each is described in great detail as to the type of error, the assigned grade, rarity and estimated value.NLG Award for Best World Coin Book in 2009 for World's Greatest Mint Errors Publisher and Editor of Mint Error NewsMagazine & Website: In 2003, the Mint Error News website was launched, which was originally sponsored by Mike Byers and ANACS. Due to the popularity of mint errors and the magazine it is now sponsored by Mike Byers and several other mint error dealers. It is a website devoted to bringing the latest mint error news and information to the collector. There are now hundreds of articles with features, discoveries, news stories, and mint error related info from the United States and around the World. This website became so popular that a print version, Mint Error News Magazine, was created and is read by thousands of readers.TERMS OF SALEWhen Purchasing Items From Mike Byers Inc: All coins are kept in a bank vault. Please allow two business days for order processing.Prices are subject to change without notice and all items are subject to prior sale.All coins are guaranteed genuine and are delivered registered, insured, and prepaid.We sometimes accept offers on items that are less than the listed price. This depends on the value of the item, the length of time the item has been in our inventory and whether it is a duplicate or a unique piece. If you are serious about purchasing an item and would like to make an offer, please contact us.We accept credit cards through PayPal... read more

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