Buffalo nickels (1913-1938) are beloved for their iconic American design. The high-relief design led to rapid die wear, and many error varieties exist including overdates and doubled dies.
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Scan My CoinDie polishing removed the buffalo's front right leg, creating the famous three-legged variety.
How to check: Look at the buffalo's legs. The front right leg should be missing or almost entirely gone. There should also be a 'moth-eaten' appearance on the back right leg.
$500 - $10,000+An 8 was punched over a 7 in the date, showing traces of the underlying 7.
How to check: Examine the 8 in the date with magnification. Remnants of a 7 should be visible beneath.
$500 - $5,000+Various years show doubling on the date, LIBERTY, and the buffalo's features.
How to check: Check the date and the word LIBERTY (incuse on the obverse) for signs of doubling.
$25 - $500The high-relief buffalo design caused frequent die cracking, especially around the bison.
How to check: Look for raised lines across the buffalo or in the fields of the reverse.
$5 - $75A genuine 1937-D three-legged buffalo nickel ranges from $500 in well-worn condition to $10,000+ in higher grades. Counterfeits exist, so authentication is recommended for high-value examples.
Yes! Besides the famous three-legged variety, many doubled dies, overdates, and die crack errors exist. Even common dates with errors can command $25-$500.
The genuine 1937-D three-legged has a 'moth-eaten' texture on the back right leg and a raised area where the front leg was polished away. Upload photos to ErrorHunt for AI verification.
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