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The 1937-D "three-legged" Buffalo nickel is one of the most famous and most important coins of the 20th century. It is arguably the classic Buffalo nickel. This is an excessively polished die variety with the front leg of the Buffalo missing, though interestingly, the hoof shows. The coin is scare in circulated condition and rare, though not that rare, in mint state condition. Some Gem examples have survived. The popularity of this "super cool" variety drives its price as much as its rarity. This statement may seem contradictory, but most 3 leggers are fairly well struck...the leg is just missing! Luster on mint state examples is usually good and, like other 1937-D Buffalos, the luster is usually frosty. Buyers need to be very careful of 'sliders,' lightly circulated coins that attempt to pass as mint state. These coins were pulled out of circulation in 1937/38 as collectors of the era searched their change for this widely publicized variety and these barely circulated examples correctly grade AU50 to AU58+. This of course is not a problem if you buy PCGS graded 3 leggers. This is really a fun coin!
My Dad bought one years ago by accident for a low price. This nickel has great detail and the patina on the buffalo side actually adds to the definition of the features. This nickel is now the pride and joy of my wife. Now she has her very own since my Dad took his with him to his grave. It's a keeper. The value is higher than lesser grade coins I have seen at much higher prices. All the features are very pronounced particularly the date and the Indians face. The complete horn is also present on the buffalo and not completely flat like others I have seen. Very nice.
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I have wanted this coin since I was 14 years old and at 65 I got one! The AU-53 grade is beautiful.
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There are many certified AU58 3 leg buffalos And this one is truly a properly graded one as it has full hair on the head and a separating tail. Great quality and some call ms.
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Excellent coin, amazing for a 80 year old years old nickel.
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It Was a very nice coin. it was my first 3 legged buffalo. almost all the horn too. I will be needing 2 more in the near future. Thank you for your interest. Ron Theuriet
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