1937-D 3 Legged Buffalo Nickel Fine-15 NGC
Numismatic
1937-D 3 Legged Buffalo Nickel Fine-15 NGC
The 1937-D Buffalo Nickel is home to one of the most famous and intriguing anomalies in American numismatics. Struck at the Denver Mint, this specific variety is instantly recognizable because the American bison on the reverse side appears to have only three legs. The front leg of the animal is missing, a striking visual quirk that has fascinated observers for generations. James Earle Fraser designed this classic five-cent piece. The front features a dignified profile of a Native American, accompanied by the year 1937. On the back, a massive American bison, modeled after a famous animal named Black Diamond, stands upon a raised mound. Below the bison, the denomination is rendered as FIVE CENTS. This particular specimen has been certified in Fine 15 condition. It offers a wonderful opportunity to examine a legendary minting anomaly up close, revealing how a small deviation in the production process can create an enduring numismatic legend.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1937 |
| Mint mark | D - Denver |
| Grade | NGC |
| Legal-tender face value | 5 Cents |
| Metal | Copper |
| Weight | 0.0000 troy oz |
| Diameter | 21.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.95 mm |
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