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Hey, I got this from my grandfather many years ago, never knew if it was real or not or what grade it was. Obverse:  Reverse:  hope this pictures are decent. Edited by ela126
12/07/2008 3:53 pm
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Nice picture and very nice coin. This is a real 1937 D three legged Buffalo nickel. I think it would grade between F-15 to VF-20. |
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Pillar of the Community
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I would say at the least VF30 if not higher
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I'd say VF25. Your Grandfather gave you a nice coin!
swcoin.ecrater.com
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New Member
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well that's excellent to hear. :) do you think I should have it slabbed?
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Beautiful coin, VF30! You should absolutely have this coin slabbed. It's an important coin to the series and slabbing will give you piece of mind that it's genuine. Also, if you ever have to sell it, slabbing becomes VERY important since there's a lot of fakes out there.
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F-15 to VF-20 only the deepest detail is seen on the obverse bust ,Liberty blending with rim , Reverse , Rim touches both head and tail.
Nice gift from your GrandFather ! I love coins like this that were passed to another generation of collector !
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Bedrock of the Community
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F-15 to VF-20 only the deepest detail is seen on the obverse bust ,Liberty bleanding with rim , Reverse , Rim touches both head and tail.
This is why I stick to Lincolns. LOL |
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do you think I should have it slabbed? Absolutely! BadThad gave you the good pointers I will just add that for the long term protection, getting it slabbed has it's advantages. swcoin.ecrater.com
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You definately NEED to get this slabbed. I would prefer PCGS if you want any collectors attention. But other like NGC ANACS and ICG are also good but people arre starting to look down on ICG for some reason. A GREAT $1000+ coin you have there.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Welcome to CCF and a very intersting and attractive coin you have there!
I would get it slabbed by a reputable grading service.
I am not convinced that it is the real thing because the E PLURIBUS UNUM is touching the back of the Buffalo and I do not see the trail of bumps under the belly that lead to the ground as seen on the genuine three leggers.
Getting this slabbed and graded would remove any doubts should you someday decide to sell.
Sorry but that is my opinion on it. The rear leg also looks stronger and the separation of the leg on the body end is awful abrupt.
Of course, see my disclaimer ...
Edited by TNG
12/07/2008 6:57 pm
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Pillar of the Community
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I have to side with Wheezydog as to doubt. Besides the markers he mentions, the separation of the missing leg doesn't look right. There are usually marks there from the grinding, but that could be the lighting. The "pee" is an important marker. I would treat it as a real one (carefully) until you can send it in if you really want to know. If one of mine was from my Grandfather or other member, I would just accept it as one and enjoy it as a fabulous inheritance.
Jim
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Looks nice, I'm leaning toward genuine.
Get it slabbed by either 1. PCGS, 2. NGC, 3. ANACS in that order.
I'll go VF-20.
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I'm 99% sure of it's authenticity. The only thing that concerns me and by the way, can anyone else see this, is the grainy surfaces of the coin. Almost as if it's been dipped or restored. It might just be the photo also  . In any case, great coin again! I also agree, PCGS-NGC-ANACS. swcoin.ecrater.com
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Bedrock of the Community
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Twice I almost deleted my previous post but left it be. What I think would help is if we had a more direct overhead image. If ela126 could get another picture up, maybe in natural light and directly looking down on it it will help. I am not saying that it is altered or a fake, please, forgive me as I hope it is the real thing. Sure looks close enough to have a couple of us wondering but getting it graded and a better image might settle things. Did Grandpa have this a long time before giving it to you ela126? I recall hearing coin collecting stories where people were searching for these 3legged nickels in the 60's. Altered coins may be that old but this one looks so good. I think altered coins that are much more deceiving were probably made more recently than when Grandpa may have acquired it. Older fakes were tooled less carefully I would think. I really would like to see the position of the E PLURIBUS UNUM head on. I think that is the best clue of all to determine if it is genuine or not. Again, I sure am rooting that it is. Please keep us informed of the outcome. I'd like to eat my hat. |
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Don't worry yourself wheezy--a healthy dose of skepticism is a good thing. It combats the tendency toward "groupthink."
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