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The Midwest Winter Sale 2008
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1937-D "three legged" Buffalo nickel, NGC MS-64 1937-D "three legged" Buffalo nickel, NGC MS-64
Lot Title: 1937-D "three legged" Buffalo nickel, NGC MS-64
Description: In a quiet, subdued fashion, this is a deceptively pretty coin that relies on subtle quality rather than individually flagrant characteristics for its appeal. The mint luster is a bit quiet, the strike is only about average, the color is about typical of an original nickel coin, and the surface quality is good, but not amazing. Yet, somehow, these factors cooperate in such a way that the whole exceeds the sum of the parts in this instance. Probably the most intriguing factor is the level to which the obverse orange peel effect has developed, culminating in a practical die defect across the Indian's upper cheek that can't be missed with a glass. Of course, the buffalo's nonexistent leg - which ironically exerts its influence by it's absence - is the most important factor governing the appeal of this coin. A humbly appealing coin that will fulfill an enduring request on many a collector's wish list.
Low Estimate: $6,000.00
High Estimate: $7,250.00
Lot Status: Bidding has been closed for this lot.
Hammered Price: $6,750.00
Price Realized: -
1937-D "three legged" Buffalo nickel, NGC MS-64
1937-D "three legged" Buffalo nickel, NGC MS-64

Price history for items of the same classification:
Lot #AuctionCurrent Bid or Hammer PriceDescription
375The Midwest Summer Sale 2012 on 07/27/2012$230.00
1937-D/D NGC MS-66.
D is nicely repunched east, but perhaps more interesting, the coin displays surprisingly bold prooflike tendencies due to repolished field areas of the die. A curving die crack underscores FIVE...
511The Midwest Winter Sale 2008 on 02/08/2008$750.00
1937-D "three legged" Buffalo nickel, XF-40 details
Carefully brushed, apparently in an attempt to impart the appearance of mint state luster, this nickel appears at first glance to blaze with luster, but alas it is not original luster. Some gold...
512The Midwest Winter Sale 2008 on 02/08/2008$750.00
1937-D "three legged" Buffalo nickel, XF-40 details
At arm's length, this appears to be a nice, original coin of good quality. Closer inspection reveals a partial coating of green PVC residue, and beneath that, a good loupe reveals mildly hairlined...
513The Midwest Winter Sale 2008 on 02/08/2008$725.00
1937-D "three legged" Buffalo nickel, AU-50 details
Harshly and amateurishly whizzed in a misguided attempt to restore luster to what must have been a gorgeous coin prior. It's too bad so many coins were damaged in years past, as today's demand for...
1184The Midwest Summer Sale 2006 on 07/21/2006$600.00
Ten 1937-D MS-66.
A stunning quarter roll of exquisitely lustrous specimens radiating iridescent hues of rose and gold. The design elements are prominently struck.

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