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A real 3-legger or not?

OnWithTheHuntOnWithTheHunt Posts: 1,306 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited April 19, 2023 9:26AM in U.S. Coin Forum

Part of the ugliest group of Buffalos I've ever bid on. But up in the corrner of the group photo, out of focus and poorly lit, I saw this reverse. For less than $5, I took a chance. Usually I can pick out the fakes when someone else asks the question, but this one has me wondering. Eroded rear leg and roughness on Indian's neck says yes, but scratches where leg should be say otherwise.

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    jmlanzafjmlanzaf Posts: 41,290 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I don't think so

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    AUandAGAUandAG Posts: 25,035 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Messed with. I don't see the buffalo piss'n.
    bob :)

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    braddickbraddick Posts: 25,115 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I think it has a chance.

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    Batman23Batman23 Posts: 5,354 ✭✭✭✭✭

    The scratches are not isolated to the area of the leg, they are all over. Looks like some counter wheel damage also. I've never owned a 3-legger so I'm not really knowledgeable here. But I think if has a chance.

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    commoncents05commoncents05 Posts: 10,099 ✭✭✭

    Looks like the real deal to me.

    -Paul

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    davewesendavewesen Posts: 6,925 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I say yes with machine damage

    https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1007887/frequently-seen-die-markers-on-authentic-1937-d-3-leggers/p1

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    BuffaloIronTailBuffaloIronTail Posts: 7,742 ✭✭✭✭✭

    It's genuine. Bad place for the scratches is all.

    Pete

    "I tell them there's no problems.....only solutions" - John Lennon
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    DCWDCW Posts: 7,815 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited April 19, 2023 3:05PM

    Congrats. I was skeptical, but some very informative posts followed the initial collective apprehension.
    I think it's real, too.

    Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
    "Coin collecting for outcasts..."

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    VetterVetter Posts: 977 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Great hole filler for a lower grade set. Nice pick up and good eye.

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    JimnightJimnight Posts: 10,846 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I would be very skeptical.

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    ConnecticoinConnecticoin Posts: 13,275 ✭✭✭✭✭

    You Suck again. Congrats.

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    PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 47,526 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited April 19, 2023 2:55PM

    @Namvet69 said:
    All the scratch marks where the leg used to be are vewy vewy suspicious. IMO

    Agree but it could be used as a hole filler for sure.

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    GreenstangGreenstang Posts: 1,619 ✭✭✭✭✭

    It is a genuine 3 leg Buffalo nickel, just circulation damage.
    All you need to to is look at the neck on the obverse if in doubt.

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    crazyhounddogcrazyhounddog Posts: 14,214 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Looks real to my old eyes.

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    Shane6596Shane6596 Posts: 759 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited April 19, 2023 4:50PM

    Heres a worn 3 leg stream

    Heres yours, i can make it out...looks legit

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    jfriedm56jfriedm56 Posts: 3,001 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Looks real. Got all the right diagnostics . Nice find.

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    Black.DiamondBlack.Diamond Posts: 134 ✭✭✭

    Looks real to me.

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    JetstreamJetstream Posts: 38 ✭✭✭

    Genuine in my opinion. Several diagnostics confirm.

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    jesbrokenjesbroken Posts: 11,208 ✭✭✭✭✭
    1. > @Greenstang said:

    It is a genuine 3 leg Buffalo nickel, just circulation damage.
    All you need to to is look at the neck on the obverse if in doubt.

    Yes it has both neck attributes, back of neck and lower throat front of neck. Good pickup, I didn't go there as I was sure from reverse diagnostics.
    Jim


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    NumisOxideNumisOxide Posts: 11,037 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nice score!! Gambled payed off.

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    AUandAGAUandAG Posts: 25,035 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I need to quit, down to one eye and apparently that one is not seeing what it should.
    bob :)

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    DelawareDoonsDelawareDoons Posts: 3,430 ✭✭✭✭✭

    It's real. Moth eaten back leg and moth eaten back of neck.

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    rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    It does appear to be authentic... With some unfortunate scratches in the critical area... But enough of the other PUP's to affirm IMO. Cheers, RickO

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    Shane6596Shane6596 Posts: 759 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Dang, i didn't see @jesbroken post with pics or i wouldn't have posted. Sorry

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    tincuptincup Posts: 5,479 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Sharp eye and good cherrypick!!

    ----- kj
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    mark_dakmark_dak Posts: 1,159 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I would have probably passed thinking it was messed with, especially with the wheel marks near "five cents". Now, judging from the comments, I'd say you cherry picked a winner. Nice job.

    Mark

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    seanqseanq Posts: 8,819 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Terrific eye, congrats.

    Sean Reynolds

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    lkeneficlkenefic Posts: 9,340 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Wow! Good eye for sure!!

    For the uninitiated... what are the obverse diagnostics?

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    OnWithTheHuntOnWithTheHunt Posts: 1,306 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited April 20, 2023 11:08AM

    @lkenefic said:
    Wow! Good eye for sure!!

    For the uninitiated... what are the obverse diagnostics?

    The one I always look for is pitting or roughness on the Indian's neck.

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    NewEnglandRaritiesNewEnglandRarities Posts: 1,139 ✭✭✭✭

    Great eye, absolutely genuine from what I see! Congrats!

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    BUFFNIXXBUFFNIXX Posts: 2,759 ✭✭✭✭✭

    good to go!!

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    a.k.a "The BUFFINATOR"
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    FrankHFrankH Posts: 982 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Shane6596 said:
    Heres a worn 3 leg stream

    Heres yours, i can make it out...looks legit

    That's the enlarged prostate variety. >:)

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    jesbrokenjesbroken Posts: 11,208 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @lkenefic said:
    Wow! Good eye for sure!!

    For the uninitiated... what are the obverse diagnostics?

    Here is a photo diagram. Hope it helps if not too confusing.
    Jim


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    BuffaloIronTailBuffaloIronTail Posts: 7,742 ✭✭✭✭✭

    All 3-Leggers have a partial inside feather.

    Once you notice it, you'll always look for it.

    Pete

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    BillJonesBillJones Posts: 35,786 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I think that it is a three legged die state, but it got enough damage to make it a “details grade” coin if it were to be certified. It also has damage in an unfortunate place, around the missing leg, which would make it hard to call it anything but a filler.

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    jesbrokenjesbroken Posts: 11,208 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @BuffaloIronTail said:
    All 3-Leggers have a partial inside feather.

    Once you notice it, you'll always look for it.

    Pete

    Thank you Pete, did not know of this.
    Jim


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    Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.....Mark Twain

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