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Valued Member
 United States
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It's definitely genuine ill send pics when it comes back from grading
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Valued Member
United States
67 Posts |
[Coin] as for the pics I'll get it it under the microscope when I get home I was rushing out just wanted to put it on here quick show yall what I received
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1657 Posts |
Where did you get it? Unfortunately, with the Chinese counterfeiters getting better and better, and pumping out rarities you have to be extremely careful.
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Valued Member
United States
67 Posts |
I got it from an estate sale in Michigan where I am from
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
5668 Posts |
I'm afraid you're going to be disappointed when you get the coin back. There are several diagnostics of a genuine 3-legged Buffalo, and this coin has none of them. In addition to the ones mentioned above, the hoof of the missing leg should be more distinct, and the right side of the beard should be lower and pointed more towards the back. PLURIBUS and UNUM should be further away from the buffalo. It's likely an altered 37-D rather than a struck counterfeit, but there's no chance it comes back as authentic.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
On review, I believe Zurie is correct.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
8748 Posts |
Wow, that stinks.
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
25163 Posts |
Here are the diagnostics of a genuine 1937-D three-legged Buffalo discussed so far. I obtained this image from PCGS (I believe) back in March and added arrows.  Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7028 Posts |
Hondo Boguss...thanks for the images...I forgot about the psoriasis on the back of the neck and the urine steam..
I've been wanting one of these for a while now...watching/bidding on in auctions but final bids always above what I was comfortable with.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
5668 Posts |
@Hondo Boguss, thanks for posting that nice illustration of the main diagnostics of the 3-legged 37-D. There was only one die pair used for this variety, so all examples should have these markers. There are a couple others, like a small die break in the front of the neck on the obverse, but these are the most obvious ones.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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You're welcome, Greasy Fingers. Quote:
final bids always above what I was comfortable with This is a highly-sought after coin, and demand is great for genuine examples. You're not likely to get one for cheap. Because of the proliferation of fakes, I would bite the bullet and get a certified one. Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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Pillar of the Community
United States
8516 Posts |
Pretty clear cut. Hopefully you can get your money back. How much did you pay for it ?
Oregon coin geek.....*** GO BEAVS ! ! ! ***
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Valued Member
United States
67 Posts |
I really appreciate the help with identifying I only spent fifty so not to bad.
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New Member
United States
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I've learned much from this community, but never registered. Hondo Bogus, I had to sign up today just to tell you a big thanks for the great informative diagnostics on your picture! Guys like you are the reason I'm here.still learning a lot about coins after 50 years involvement in the king of hobbies! Hope to find one of those handicapped buffalo someday!
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Moderator
United States
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 to the Community, Cameofrost! |
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