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Here's what I found on the net: (Difference between the normal & the 3 Leg) a) The beard on the right side is longer than the beard on the left side.
b) The right rear leg is very weak and appears almost damaged.
c) There should be no file or polish marks in the area where the leg is missing.
*The words "Pluribus and Unum" are separated from the back of the Buffalo Here's my coin. (I don't see the "dribble" much but the "E Pluribus Unum" are far from the back, and the right rear leg looks undeveloped so I'm remaining convinced it's a good one (Not cherry but...) Thoughts?   |
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Moe, like I stated earlier in the thread, the hard and fast rule is: "If the leg is missin', the buffalo must be pissin'." That comes directly from an ANA instructor at a coin seminar. If there is no dribble, it is not a genuine 3 Leg Buffalo. |
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I agree there's little if no dribble, but the rear leg is definitely degraded and the "E Pluribus Unum" is displaced. (There is wear on this coin versus yours...)
I think the coin is still authentic...
Thoughts?
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Hello, hhbkiddo its a fake, Trust the force Luke. Moe yours looks good.
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Just additional info: Here's a 3 Leg Buffalo graded F15 by PCGS. (I don't see dribble on this one.) But it's real...   |
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 I was a bit concerned there for a minute but I now believe mine is authentic. Just worn. I also DON"T think the above (original) Nickel is authentic. The rear leg and the "E Pluribus Unum" are wrong. It also appears to have marks near the missing leg (From a tool that removed the leg). Edited by Moe145
05/14/2009 11:00 am
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Moe145, I think you should send your coin to ME for a closer inspection. I will compare it to the one I DON'T have!!  Seriously Moe145 - I think yours is an authentic 3 legged beast.  Nice addition to any collection |
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Moe, where did you find the PCGS photo? Do you have a loop to closely examine if the dribble may be worn down on your coin? Cointalk.org has the following on their forum: "While easy to counterfeit, the three-legged Buffalo when genuine displays a moth-eaten appearance on hindquarters of the beast, and a thin dappled line resembling pee descending in an arc from the little thingy hanging there under the beast's belly." "Like Jim pointed out above, on a genuine 3-legged Buffalo nickel, 'If the leg is missing the buffalo is pi$$ing'." |
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Hi Tony! The PCGS pic was from an ebay ad. One F-15 example is 130304449275. There are several on ebay that don't show the "dribble" that have been certified by either NGS or PCGS. I just think the "dribble" is the first thing to wear off on a circulated coin. The moth eaten right rear leg and the displaced "E Pluribus Unum" are the secondary identifiers. Here's a certified XF40 example.   Edited by Moe145
05/14/2009 7:01 pm
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Moe, after further research it looks like you have the real deal. I guess the ANA instructor wasn't clear enough. |
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I was definitely a little nervous at first.  I had my doubts, for sure!  (Obviously, no one wants to spend money on a fake!) Getting everyone smart on these things is what this forum is all about!  |
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I completely forgot I had originally broken my 1937 D 3 Leg out of it's slab and here is the tag. Now we have authentication!  |
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Moe, the PCGS website lists an F12 for $915, and the NGC's official price guide lists the "fair market value" of a VG8 at$640 and an F12 at $890.
I would guess yours is worth $765. Do you remember what you paid for it?
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TonysPics wrote: Quote:
Moe, the PCGS website lists an F12 for $915, and the NGC's official price guide lists the "fair market value" of a VG8 at$640 and an F12 at $890.
I would guess yours is worth $765. Do you remember what you paid for it? Hey Tony! I recall somewhere around $645. (Looks about to be close to fair market value.)  |
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