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1937-D 5C Three-Legged MS66 NGC....
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Description
Spectacular 1937-D Three-Legged Nickel, MS66
1937-D 5C Three-Legged MS66 NGC. FS-901, formerly FS-020.2. The 1937-D Three-Legged Buffalo nickel has long been considered one of the most desirable varieties in U.S. coin collecting. In an attempt to remove clash marks or some other die defect from the reverse, a Mint worker inadvertently filed off some of the bison's front leg.The 1937-D Three-Legged Buffalo has numerous die characteristics, produced from a single unique die pairing, that make it difficult to counterfeit--although many ne'er-do-wells have attempted to do so. The dies on both sides show considerable die erosion or die rust that normally diffuses the luster on even the highest-grade examples. A distinctive obverse die crack appears on the Indian's neck on all genuine examples. Besides the missing foreleg, the Buffalo's tail has a "moth-eaten" appearance, and an arc of tiny dots trails downward to the ground beneath the bison's midsection. Finally, the bison's beard has a distinctive shape on all examples known.
Although this variety was discovered soon after its issue, Mint State examples are scarce and MS66 examples are very rare. Only one example (an MS67 NGC) has been reported finer than the present coin by both NGC and PCGS combined (6/09).
Shimmering satiny luster accents the bright gray surfaces. A few flecks and several minuscule abrasions are nearly imperceptible to the unaided eye. The strike is mostly sharp. This radiant Premium Gem will undoubtedly become the highlight of an advanced collection.
From The Victoria Collection.(Registry values: N7079)
Coin Index Numbers: (PCGS# 3982, GSID# 3145)
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Weight: 5.00 grams
Weight: 0.13228oz
Mintage: 17,826,000
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Auction Info
2009 August Los Angeles, CA US Coin Auction #1128 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
Jul-Aug, 2009
31st-2nd
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