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New Member
United States
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So I came across this 3-legged fella recently, and I can't seem to narrow it down with conclusive evidence one way or another if it's a legitimate one or not. It has the detached feather, the P in Pluribus and the U in Unum are both NOT touching the buffalo, but it doesn't have the pee stream or mothy looking back of the Indians neck. It weighs just slightly less than a regular 37D, and overall looks sort of odd to me, as if polished by hand or something. Any info or feedback is welcomed and much appreciated. Thanks, Bill   *** Moved by Staff to a more appropriate forum. *** |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2543 Posts |
While I am not an expert, my initial thought is fake. I don't like how the hoof seems to be encompassed by the mound instead of on it. And I feel there is too much definition in the upper part of the rear most leg.
Hopefully more people who actually collect this series can chime in.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Looks legit to me. I'm not sure how many dies were over polished?   |
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New Member
 United States
20 Posts |
Thank you both for the info. And I'm not sure how many dies were done that way. I reckon I'll have to send it off to find out for sure.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2543 Posts |
FYI ..... if I were to go with one opinion over the other, I would go with coop's eye for detail.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
703 Posts |
It sure looks right. Very cool!
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
5828 Posts |
Send it to ANACS... Nice find!
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
4911 Posts |
i dont like the mint mark position..and the coin overall looks off. the obverse rim is strange as well..
Feel free to call me Will.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
6370 Posts |
Mintmark position is wrong. The first thing I look for is a line of bumps under the buffalo's belly, and I'm not seeing it.
I am going to say that this is a genuine coin, but altered.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I am no expert in Buffalo series, I do agree something appear altered, but take the chance and submit to ANACS. Hopefully it will come back as genuine.
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New Member
United States
20 Posts |
Thanks everyone for the input. It looks like it's 50/50 on whether or not it's real, so I'll just send it off and see what the pros say.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I'll cast my vote for not genuine. the geniune was caused by overpolishing a very late stage die and it was paired with a late stage obv as well. This coin does not show the late stage features and as mentioned the mintmark position is different. There is only one die recognized as the 37 D three legged and this isn't it.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3058 Posts |
Also look at the date, it looks somewhat doubled, the 1 has something happen to it on it's upper half, and the 9 is filled in:  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Save your money.
Genuine coin but it has been altered to make it look like a three legger. The hind leg is the giveaway as it is way too strong. It should be weak and have a moth eaten appearance.
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