1937-D 3 legged Buffalo nickel

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by Rick Stachowski, Dec 7, 2025 at 2:22 PM.

  1. Rick Stachowski

    Rick Stachowski Motor City Car Capital

    What do you think real or fake
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  3. Michael K

    Michael K Well-Known Member

    It looks right. The hoof is there and the leg is missing.
    Maybe examine it with a loupe/ microscope to see if the leg has been removed.
    This is what AI says:
    Key markers for a genuine 1937-D 3-Legged Buffalo nickel include a missing front leg (partially visible hoof/shoulder), a distinctive raised arc/stream under the buffalo ("urinating" appearance), die polishing marks, die rust/lumps near the neck/hind legs, and specific spacing in the "E Pluribus Unum" motto.
    Non AI lists 6 markers besides the leg/hoof:

    OBVERSE

    • small feather - almost a 2 3/4 feather as it is not attached at the base by the head
    • back of upper neck - is mottled or moth eaten
    • a reverse, upside down V sticking out in front of the first hair braid below the twine
    • lower neck die crack, with couple breaks .. almost looks like a couple of pearls necklace
    REVERSE

    • arch spreading down below sheath in field
    • Right Rear leg above hock is thinner than the left
    • E Pluribus Unum is clearly separated from back of buffalo
    • mintmark D size, shape and location
     
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  4. gronnh20

    gronnh20 Well-Known Member

    Chinese counterfeit. The buffalo's head area gives it away.
     
  5. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

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  6. Rick Stachowski

    Rick Stachowski Motor City Car Capital

    That's why I posted it
    I'd like to see if it's a real 37 d that somebody tried to file down or sand the affected areas
     
  7. BRandM

    BRandM Counterstamp Collector

    Counterfeit! Too many questionable areas.

    Bruce
     
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  8. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    It looks a little off to me, especially the Bison’s head.
     
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  9. fretboard

    fretboard Defender of Old Coinage!

    More words, it was likely minted by Sum Yung Guy in China! lol.gif
     
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