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1937 (D) Buffalo Nickel - 3 Legs

Strike Type
1937 (D) Buffalo Nickel - 3 Legs

Coin Details

Year
1937
Denomination
Nickel
Mint Mark
D
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Buffalo Nickels 1913-1938
Designer
James Earle Fraser
Mintage
17,826,000
Composition
75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Weight
5g
Diameter
21.2mm
Edge
Plain

Value Estimates

$559 - $5,221

Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-67). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.

Auction Record

$99,875 MS66+ 10-28-2021 Legend Rare Coin Auctions

Description

The 1937 (D) Buffalo Nickel - 3 Legs is a nickel produced at the Denver Mint as part of the Buffalo Nickels 1913-1938 series. Total mintage reached 17.8 million. The design is by James Earle Fraser. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel, weighing 5 grams, 21.2 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #3982.

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