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Delightful Gem 1937-D Three-Legged Nickel

1937-D 5C Three-Legged MS65 NGC. FS-020.2. While it is neither the rarest nor the most valuable Buffalo nickel variety, the 1937-D Three-Legged variant is easily the most popular and most widely recognized. Circulated examples are far more common than Mint State coins, and at the Gem level, the Three-Legged 1937-D nickel is nearly a condition rarity.
This comparatively well-defined example comes from an early die state, with minimal die erosion and the lumps between the bison's legs shallow and weak. The luster remains strong beneath nickel-gray and gold patina, as well as a degree of mint-green close to the margins. Attractive and important so fine. Census: 46 in 65, 18 finer (6/08).(Registry values: N4719)

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 Dates
Jul-Aug, 2008
30th-3rd Wednesday-Sunday
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