Newest cherrypick 1936 D Nickel 3 1/2 Legs

Tdec1000 · February 16, 2010 11:51AM

TexasNationals · February 16, 2010 11:55AM

poor poor buff, he lost 1/2 of his front leg, nice.

Tdec1000 · February 16, 2010 12:06PM

Thanks!! Found it in a buffalo nickel box at an antique/flea market of all places...

yellowjacket · February 16, 2010 12:14PM

Nice pick! Now, it would be important to get it certified.

Garrow

DCW · February 16, 2010 12:35PM

You sure this is the 3 1/2 leg variety? I'm seeing the leg on this one, but it could just be my eyes tonight...

STONE · February 16, 2010 12:41PM

<< You sure this is the 3 1/2 leg variety? I'm seeing the leg on this one, but it could just be my eyes tonight... >>

Tdec1000 · February 16, 2010 1:08PM

Pretty sure it is... Check out this one... you can see the front leg on it as well.

1936 D 3 1/2 leg on ebay that sold

mkman123 · February 16, 2010 1:56PM

I see 4 legs or am I missing something??? Does BNBanalytics have a 3 1/2 legger with a great pic? If so can someone pull it up.

leothelyon · February 16, 2010 4:39PM

link

seemyauction · February 16, 2010 7:55PM

this one sold on Heritage 1936-D 5C 3 1/2 Legs XF40 PCGS

chucknra · February 16, 2010 9:38PM

Wow...I dunno 'bout that

Tdec1000 · February 16, 2010 10:09PM

The coin I linked to you can see the front leg as well as it is weak. What is why it is a 1/2 of a leg made by an abraded die. They are all not the same, some are weaker than others.

DCW · February 16, 2010 11:43PM

Tdec, I owned one of these years ago in a NGC F-15 holder. I regret selling it. As I remember it though, the leg was weaker near the hoof. I wouldn't think there would be different "stages" of leg deterioration, as I believe (like 1937) the leg was polished off the die. I am not an expert on buffaloes, so I hope this works out for you. It's a scarce coin, although some have been popping up here on the boards. On the registry forum, someone just found a beauty 3 1/2 legger that slabbed AU-58! Maybe you can check it out and compare pics.

WinPitcher · February 16, 2010 11:46PM

I'm not so sure either, send it in if it attributes you did well.

Good luck.

Steve

lkeigwin · February 17, 2010 12:18AM

This is a 3-legger (PCGS VF35). I didn't realize that a 3.5 legs '36-D was pricier.

Personally I prefer a full Buffalo leg missing. Seems so much more "final".
Lance.

DCW · February 17, 2010 12:29AM

Lance, it's "pricier" due to its relative rarity. The 37-D is much more dramatic and popular, but even that took years to "catch on."

keets · February 17, 2010 12:42AM

i've looked at thousands of 1936-D's and haven't found one, but my assumption was that the die polish was a bit more evident than the coins shown thus far. i may have missed one is this is the extent of the "missing" half leg. at that, the variety now seems way over-priced and over-hyped, not to say insignificant, but i'll still look for it with a better tuned eye.

Tdec1000 · February 17, 2010 6:15AM

Check out the others on ebays recent sales. One looks just like my raw coin shown. I am going to submit it and see what they say. Is there any buffalo experts on the boards?

Tom

UncleJoe · February 17, 2010 6:51AM

Fivaz/Stanton pic of 1936D 3 1/2 leg

Joe.

cape · February 17, 2010 9:35AM

I'm not so sure from your image, Good luck!

cmerlo1 · February 17, 2010 9:46AM

I'm inclined to say it's not- yours appears to have 3.75 legs... I suggest PMing board member konyekwest (Ron Pope). He wrote the book on abraded die Buffalo nickels, and could possiby give you a definitive answer.

ecichlid · February 17, 2010 1:52PM

From a collector's perspective, I would say you don't have the coin, although I hope I'm wrong! The leg does not look any weaker than the hoof.

Ron Pope's book is EXCELLENT! If you don't have it, I highly recommend it. Here's a forum member (Rich Uhrich) who carries the title link Rich knows these coins well and may help you with his opinion.

koynekwest · February 17, 2010 9:12PM

Thanks for the comments on my book guys!

I don't believe the coin pictured is the variety being discussed. The '36-D 3HL is characterized not so much by an overall weakness of the leg as by the "wisp" of a leg that remains. One collector that I know calls it a "peg leg" which is one of the better descriptions I've heard to accurately describe it. Most of the leg has been completely effaced, not just weakened. Careful study of the placement of the Mint mark can usually be used to verify the variety. Unlike most of the other 3 1/2 legged dates (1916-D, 1917-D, 1926-D, 1927-D) the '36-D shows little difference in the weakness of the leg from coin to coin.

kurtdog · February 18, 2010 12:11AM

<< this one sold on Heritage 1936-D 5C 3 1/2 Legs XF40 PCGS

>>

The back leg on that one makes it look more like a "3-1/2" than the front leg.

crazyhounddog · February 18, 2010 12:15AM

<< I'm not so sure from your image, Good luck! >>

I'm with Ed on this one...Good luck, as it's hard to tell from the image.......Joe

Tdec1000 · February 18, 2010 1:36AM

<< Thanks for the comments on my book guys!

I don't believe the coin pictured is the variety being discussed. The '36-D 3HL is characterized not so much by an overall weakness of the leg as by the "wisp" of a leg that remains. One collector that I know calls it a "peg leg" which is one of the better descriptions I've heard to accurately describe it. Most of the leg has been completely effaced, not just weakened. Careful study of the placement of the Mint mark can usually be used to verify the variety. Unlike most of the other 3 1/2 legged dates (1916-D, 1917-D, 1926-D, 1927-D) the '36-D shows little difference in the weakness of the leg from coin to coin. >>

Did you check out the link that I provided? It is exactly like my coin. Is there a possiblity that the coin that sold on ebay is not a true 3 1/2 leg coin?

ecichlid · February 18, 2010 1:36AM

<< The back leg on that one makes it look more like a "3-1/2" than the front leg.

>>

Ron Pope specifically mentions that the rear leg is very weak for this variety. It's great to see him weigh in here!

sinin1 · February 18, 2010 3:02AM

I know how it is looking for something and trying to see things, where after awhile you think you see them

I would say no on your coin based on your pics -> your pics

the link to the eBay pics you provided ->

the same pic I added my pick-up points ->

I have 5 pick-up points that are related to my yellow lines

1- field in front of and below head is no longer smooth - a raised area below making a shelf/line
2- the right front leg - splotchy and attachement area with big holes
3- field area behind leg has line/shelf from back of hoof up towards sheath
4- right rear leg near edge very weak
5- mintmark location and angle

your coin has good mintmark location - and I am not convinced I see the other 4 points
which could be photo and lighting angles
but probably not

If I saw your pic on an eBay auction I would pass and would have to see more in hand
before I sent PCGS $50 for variety (much less if you are a dealer I guess) attribution
on a $2 coin

koynekwest · February 18, 2010 4:21AM

It's very difficult to be 100% sure from your photo. Look in your PM for a message I've sent to you. Maybe the best way to tell is to look at it side by side with a normal '36-D. There should be an immediately noticeable difference. The die markers mentioned are very useful, too. Another good die marker is the flatness of the tops of some of the letters of UNITED STATES on all that I've seen. The photo from the ebay link you provided doesn't show other critical parts of the coin other than the attenuated leg and isn't of very good quality. Both the Heritage photo and the CPG photo illustrate the "peg leg" description quite well.

This date carries a little more respect than the other dates mentioned. It has been recognized since at least the late '70s. The rarity of it is often overstated, tho. I've heard of one collector that has over 50 examples.

Tdec1000 · February 18, 2010 5:24AM

I will try to get better pictures tonight...

yellowjacket · February 18, 2010 5:48AM

Check, too, for the mintmark placement. The D is leaning towards and almost touching the E in Five. As I said, get the coin certified.

I went to Rich Uhrich for his opinion regarding my 3 1/2 legger. I also picked up Ron Pope's book from him as well. BTW, how is Ron Pope these days? Has his health improved???

Garrow

koynekwest · February 18, 2010 6:16AM

Garrow-

Thanks for asking! Doin' OK.

Newest cherrypick 1936 D Nickel 3 1/2 Legs

Comments

The more qualities observed in a coin, the more desirable that coin becomes!

My Jefferson Nickel Collection

Leave a Comment