1937-D BUFFALO 5C, 3 LEGS MS65

3-LEGGED BUFFALO. GEM LUSTROUS SURFACES. Unlike the 1916/16 Doubled Die Obverse and 1918/7-D (the other two Buffalo Nickel varieites that most readily command the attention of specialists), the 1937-D 3-Legged was discovered in the year of issue. As early as 1937-1938, The Numismatic Scrapbook Magazine included advertisements for the now-famous, 3-Legged Nickel. Having been discovered early, this variety was set aside in fairly significant numbers by contemporary collectors, and we routinely encounter examples in the VF-AU grade range. Mint State pieces are scarce from a market availability standpoint, however, and Gems are downright rare, partially due to the lackluster appearance of most Uncirculated survivors. In all grades, the '37-D 3-Legged Nickel is one of the most popular coins in U.S. numismatics, and it is also one of the few that is instantly recognizable outside the rare coin market.