1937-D 3 Leg Authenticity
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Everything seems right to me on this one. I'm curious about what the Buffalo collectors think?
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Looks like an authentic '37- D 3 legger to me based on what I understand are the reverse side markers that one can use to establish authenticity.Others here can provide the obverse side markers.
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btw,nice photography. I like what you do with that 2nd reverse picture with the light. Picture made with lots of light will reveal imperfections on the piece that no other kind of shot can provide.
I estimate that your 3-legger is in fine condition. If it were mine I would just put in my album and forgo certifying and encapsulation. You got the real deal there in my opinion.
Whoever is careless with the truth in small matters cannot be trusted with important matters.
I disagree about the photos. Too much glare.
I did a thread with markers last year
https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1007887/frequently-seen-die-markers-on-authentic-1937-d-3-leggers
I would pass on that one unless the price was very good.
A couple things I do not like ... pitting and corrosion and scrapes near the buffalo head.
Can we all agree that it is an authentic 3-legger? I'm not seeing much pitting and corrosion near the Buffalo Head. I would say a very decent example for a lower grade Buffalo Nickel set.
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Agree
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Looks real to me.
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Likely authentic, but too much wear and cleaning to be sure from pics on the internet.
That Buff appears authentic and a good album coin. Nice pictures... Cheers, RickO
I can't tell from the pictures. If it doesn't look like the Buffalo is taking a leak it's probably not real. The glare in the pictures is probably obscuring it though.
I have several 3 legged buffs and yours look genuine. I found this one (AU58/CAC) raw some years ago. Here is the rev for comparison.
My guess is that coin posted by the OP is genuine. However, due to its condition, it doesn’t appear to display the diagnostics so easily seen in the image of your higher grade example.
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
Should be able to find a nicer example as most dealers normally have several available. With more than 9000 coins available and 8000 in AU58 and lower I think these are overpriced. Don't forget NGC has graded nearly as many so there could be 30 thousand or so out there. Since I don't collect Buffalos, from an outsider standpoint I see why a collection needs such a coin struck from a sub standard die but I just wouldn't pay big money for a hole filler in an album.
This was a surprise from a larger purchase. It will likely realize $200 or so with better, more to how it looks in hand photos on Ebay so I will probably be passing this one along to another collector.
It's a genuine 3-Leg, IMHOP. Beat up as all heck, though.
Pete
Some better photos
I can see the pee stream now! It's good!
They have to be awefully worn not to see the pee strem!
It's the real deal. 3 leggers in the lower circulated grade ranges-Good, VG, and Fine are somewhat scarce due to the variety's notoriety right from the get-go in 1937.