Lot 1399
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
The Gerald Forsythe Duplicate Buffalo Nickel Collection.
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