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Lot 1386 |
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1936. PCGS graded MS-66 PQ. CAC Approved. Housed in an Old Green Holder. Untoned and boldly struck (PCGS # 3977) Estimated Value $70 - 80
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| Realized $483 |
Lot 1387 |
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1936. PCGS graded MS-66. A nice untoned coin (PCGS # 3977) Estimated Value $70 - 80
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| Unsold |
Lot 1388 |
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1936-D. PCGS graded MS-66 PQ. CAC Approved. Housed in an Old Green Holder. Well struck and lightly toned. Pop 719; 68 finer (PCGS # 3978) Estimated Value $90 - 100
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| Realized $345 |
Lot 1389 |
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1936-S. Repunched S. PCGS graded MS-66. CAC Approved. Housed in an Old Green Holder. Well struck and untoned. Pop 634; 71 finer (PCGS # 3979) Estimated Value $130 - 140
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| Realized $483 |
Lot 1390 |
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1937. PCGS graded Proof 67 Cameo. Well struck and a wonderful cameo proof with a hint of light gold tone. Only 5,769 struck. Pop 5; none finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 83996) Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,000
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| Realized $5,520 |
Lot 1391 |
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1937. PCGS graded Proof 67. CAC Approved. Premium Quality. Fully brilliant gem proof. Housed in an Old Green Holder. Only 5,769 struck. Pop 397; 34 finer, 20 in 67+, 13 in 68, 1 in 69. (PCGS # 3996) The reverse of James Earle Fraser's five-cent piece is memorable in its profile view of a bison bull. In recalling this particular work, Fraser spoke of its unique character: "My first objective was to produce a coin which was truly American, and that could not be confused with the currency of any other country. I made sure, therefore, to use none of the attributes that other nations had used in the past. And, in my search for symbols, I found no motif within the boundaries of the United States so distinctive as the American buffalo." (For a detailed account of this fascinating coin, see David W. Lange’s The Complete Guide to Buffalo Nickels. Estimated Value $1,800 - 1,900
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| Realized $3,910 |
Lot 1392 |
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1937. PCGS graded Proof 66 PQ. CAC Approved. Only 5,769 minted. Fully brilliant with a hint of gold tone (PCGS # 3996) Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,200
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| Realized $1,438 |
Lot 1393 |
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1937. PCGS graded Proof 66. Housed in an Old Green Holder. Only 5,769 minted. Wonderful rainbow toning on both sides (PCGS # 3996) Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,200
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| Realized $1,380 |
Lot 1394 |
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1937. PCGS graded MS-66. CAC Approved. Housed in an Old Green Holder. Lightly toned (PCGS # 3980) Estimated Value $50 - 60
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| Unsold |
Lot 1395 |
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1937. PCGS graded MS-66. Housed in an Old Green Holder. Mostly untoned (PCGS # 3980) Estimated Value $50 - 60
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| Unsold |
Lot 1396 |
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1937-D. PCGS graded MS-66. CAC Approved. Housed in an Old Green Holder. Well struck and mostly untoned (PCGS # 3981) Estimated Value $50 - 60
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| Realized $288 |
Lot 1397 |
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1937-D. PCGS graded MS-66. Lightly toned. Pop 1,660; 90 finer (PCGS # 3981) Estimated Value $50 - 60
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| Unsold |
Lot 1398 |
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1937-D. 3 Legs. PCGS graded MS-66. Lovely golden toning. A popular date and rare in this grade. This popular Buffalo Nickel has been a favorite with collectors for all intents and purposes since the time of production. "As early as 1937-1938, C. L. 'Cowboy' Franzen was offering examples for sale in The Numismatic Scrapbook," writes numismatic scholar Q. David Bowers. "Whether or not he was the first person to discover the '37-D Three-Legged Nickel we do not know. What we do know is that the main distribution area for these error coins seems to have been somewhere in Montana. This is unfortunate since coin collectors were quite rare in the Northwest at that time, and most examples acquired at least light wear before being set aside. As such, the majority of coins offered in today's market are circulated to one degree or another, and the '37-D 3-Legged remains rare in Mint State."
At the upper reaches of Condition Census standing for the issue, this exquisite Gem MS66 is, simply put, among the finest examples of this 20th century error that we have ever offered. The luster is uncommonly brilliant beneath the lovely toning, with a satiny texture to the surfaces. Both sides are well detailed beneath an overlay of balanced warm golden to nickel-blue and pale lavender patina.
Diagnostics of the reverse die that all genuine 1937-D 3-Legged Nickels display: (1) A series of raised lumps curving toward the ground from the top of the bison's left rear leg (2) A pointed beard on the bison with the right tip longer than the left (3) Thin and roughly textured rear legs on the bison (4) A smaller bison than typically seen on regular 1937-D Nickels.
In the same fashion as the almost unknown 1936-D 3-1/2 Legs variety, the '37-D 3-Legged was created by overzealous polishing of the die to remove clashmarks. According to Breen, the culprit for the latter error is one Mr. Young, a recently hired coiner at the Denver Mint. Pop 6; none finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 3982) Estimated Value $45,000 - 50,000
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Lot 1399 |
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1937-D. 3 Legs. PCGS graded MS-66. Nicely toned on both sides. Medium golden toning over lustrous surfaces. An amazing coin in this grade, scarce enough in even AU or Mint State 60, rare in Mint State 65, but next to unobtainable when certified as Mint State 66. Add to this the perpetual appeal of this unusual variety and all fundamentals are in place for a coin that will be a pride and joy in your Buffalo Nickel collection.
The exact number of '37-D 3-Legged Nickels produced is hard to say. What we do know is that the state of Montana seems to have been the main distribution region for these. The scarcity of coin collectors in that section of the country in the late 1930s may explain why few Mint State examples are in existence. Few people bothered to retrieve these coins when they were first issued. This conditionally rare Gem, therefore, should be of added interest to experts in this series. Free of distractions, we note no obvious marks or spots on the smooth surface. A delightful Buffalo Nickel irrespective of issue, and a coin that would be the focal point of even the most complete collection. Pop 6; none finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 3982) Estimated Value $45,000 - 50,000
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| Realized $51,748 |
Lot 1400 |
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1937-S. PCGS graded MS-66. CAC Approved. Housed in an Old Green Holder. Well struck and lightly toned (PCGS # 3983) Estimated Value $50 - 60
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| Unsold |
Lot 1401 |
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1937-S. PCGS graded MS-66. Housed in an Old Green Holder. Mostly untoned (PCGS # 3983) Estimated Value $50 - 60
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| Realized $196 |
Lot 1402 |
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1938-D. PCGS graded MS-66. CAC Approved. Housed in an Old Green Holder. Boldly struck and untoned (PCGS # 3984) Estimated Value $40 - 50
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| Unsold |
Lot 1403 |
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1938-D. PCGS graded MS-66. A hint of light gold tone (PCGS # 3984) Estimated Value $40 - 50
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| Unsold |
Lot 1404 |
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1938-D, D over D. PCGS graded MS-66. CAC Approved. Well struck with rich golden toning (PCGS # 93984) Estimated Value $40 - 50
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| Realized $230 |
Lot 1405 |
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1938-D, D over D. PCGS graded MS-66. A hint of gold tone (PCGS # 93984) Estimated Value $40 - 50
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| Unsold |
Lot 1406 |
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1938-D, D over S. PCGS graded MS-66 PQ. CAC Approved. Lovely golden toning and boldly struck (PCGS # 3985) Estimated Value $120 - 130
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| Unsold |