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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Michael K, post: 26575983, member: 78298&quot;]It looks right. The hoof is there and the leg is missing.</p><p>Maybe examine it with a loupe/ microscope to see if the leg has been removed.</p><p>This is what AI says:</p><p>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 (&quot;urinating&quot; appearance), die polishing marks, die rust/lumps near the neck/hind legs, and specific spacing in the &quot;E Pluribus Unum&quot; motto.</p><p>Non AI lists 6 markers besides the leg/hoof:</p><p><br /></p><p>OBVERSE</p><p><br /></p><ul> <li>small feather - almost a 2 3/4 feather as it is not attached at the base by the head</li> <li>back of upper neck - is mottled or moth eaten</li> <li>a reverse, upside down V sticking out in front of the first hair braid below the twine</li> <li>lower neck die crack, with couple breaks .. almost looks like a couple of pearls necklace</li> </ul><p>REVERSE</p><p><br /></p><ul> <li>arch spreading down below sheath in field</li> <li>Right Rear leg above hock is thinner than the left</li> <li>E Pluribus Unum is clearly separated from back of buffalo</li> <li>mintmark D size, shape and location</li> </ul><p>[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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