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The 1936-D 3-1/2 Legs variety was created by overpolishing of the reverse die, resulting in loss of detail on the front foreleg (see image comparisons). The 1937-D 3-Legged Buffalo was created in the same manner, but on a different die where the polishing was more severe.
The 1936-D 3-1/2 Legs variety was created by overpolishing of the reverse die, resulting in loss of detail on the front foreleg (see image comparisons). The 1937-D 3-Legged Buffalo was created in the same manner, but on a different die where the polishing was more severe.
12 sie 2024 · The 1936-D 3-1/2 legs nickel is perhaps the quintessential key to the entire Buffalo nickel series. The only dates of the Buffalo nickel that are valued higher are a pair of error varieties, the 1916 doubled die obverse (DDO) and 1918-D 8 over 7.
30 gru 2016 · There is a current listing on ebay (item 202238575296) for a 1937 D 3 legger that is PGCS certified (34496953) as genuine 3 legs variety (VF25 priced at$625). The ebay picture of the reverse shows definite separation between the D and the E, and the right hind leg goes down to the mound.
15 lip 2024 · From mint errors that create rare varieties to the elusive “3-1/2 Legs” Denver mint issue, learn all the features that make the 1936 Nickel coin a numismatic treasure! The first Buffalo Nickel coins, designed by James Earle Fraser, were circulated in 1913.
The 1936-D 3-1/2 Legs variety was created by overpolishing of the reverse die, resulting in loss of detail on the front foreleg (see image comparisons). The 1937-D 3-Legged Buffalo was created in the same manner, but on a different die where the polishing was more severe.
Buffalo Nickels are often most easily graded by the wear on the reverse of the coin. In very low grades, (Fair and About Good) the date will often be very weak, with only one or two digits showing. The rim will be worn into the tops of the lettering.
