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1937-D Three-Legged Buffalo Nickel Value

1937 | Denver | Mintage: Unknown | 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
$500 – $200,000 Key Date
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The 1937-D Three-Legged Buffalo Nickel was minted at the Denver Mint. Values range from $500 in lower grades to $200,000 in top condition. This is a key date, making it especially sought-after by collectors.

CoinValueDB Value Estimate

$500.00 – $200,000

Based on 8 recent sales

Price History

SoldHigh BidFor SaleLast Asking PriceMoving Average
Avg: $17,622 High: $200,000 Low: $500 8 sales 17 total data points

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CoinValueDB Price Guide by Grade

CoinValueDB Price Guide by Grade
GradeValue
Good (G-4)$500
Very Good (VG-8)$800
Fine (F-12)$585
Very Fine (VF-20)$2,500
Extremely Fine (EF-40)$6,000
About Uncirculated (AU-50)$12,000
Mint State (MS-60)$18,000
Choice Mint State (MS-63)$50,000
Gem Mint State (MS-65)$200,000

Coin Details

Designer
James Earle Fraser
Composition
75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Weight
5.00 grams
Diameter
21.2 mm
Edge
plain
Series
Buffalo Nickel Error (1913-1938)

Historical Notes

One of the most popular US error coins. A Denver Mint employee over-polished the reverse die to remove clash marks, inadvertently removing the buffalo's front right leg. The error was not caught before many coins entered circulation.

Varieties

Three-Legged (Die Polishing Error)

Over-polishing of the reverse die removed the buffalo's front right leg entirely. A distinctive raised line of metal remains where the leg was removed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 1937-D Three-Legged Buffalo Nickel worth? +
A 1937-D Three-Legged Buffalo Nickel is worth between $500 and $200,000 depending on condition. Coins in higher grades (MS-65 and above) command significant premiums.
How many 1937 Buffalo Nickel Error coins were made? +
The Denver Mint produced Unknown 1937 Buffalo Nickel Error coins. Lower mintage numbers generally correlate with higher collector value.
Is the 1937-D Three-Legged Buffalo Nickel a key date? +
Yes, the 1937-D Three-Legged Buffalo Nickel is considered a key date in the Buffalo Nickel Error series. Key dates are coins with low mintage, high collector demand, or both, making them among the most valuable in the series.
How much is a 1937-D Three-Legged Buffalo Nickel worth? +
These coins sell for between $500 and $1,000 in lower circulated grades. High-grade specimens can cost several thousand dollars depending on the specific surface quality.
Is the 1937-D Three-Legged Buffalo Nickel rare? +
Yes, this coin is a key date in the Buffalo Nickel series. It is significantly scarcer than standard 1937-D nickels, which had a total mintage of 17,826,000.

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