Opinions On This 37d, 3-Leg Buffalo

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johnny676767 Pillar of the Community United States 521 Posts	Posted 01/26/2026 11:47 am I bought this on ebay, knowing the grading company is unreliable (PCI at AU-50}. I intend(ed) to have it re-holdered in PCGS or ANACS. However, now in hand, the surfaces are suspect. There's questionable toning and I believe it's been cleaned. Diagnostics line up as far as I know. The devices are quite nice and I believe it's at least a 45. I would like to hear your opinions. The first 2 photos are the sellers. All of the rest are mine in natural sunlight. The darker reverse shots are included to highlight the remaining toning (dark areas) and what I suspect are cleaned areas. I have a return option. Thoughts? Thank you. Edited by johnny676767 01/26/2026 11:48 am Report this Post to the Staff

westernsky Pillar of the Community United States 7613 Posts	Posted 01/26/2026 2:14 pm Looks like a Monday/Friday coin to me! On Monday it'll grade XF45 with the graders suffering from the effects of an alcohol infused weekend. On Friday afternoon it'll get an AU50 from the same graders hurrying to close up shop and head out for another long weekend of fun and games! Coin looks okey dokey to me! I wouldn't be ashamed of it if it were mine! Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187446 Posts	Posted 01/26/2026 2:24 pm Very nice! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94636 Posts	Posted 01/26/2026 2:47 pm looks good to me. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
johnny676767 Pillar of the Community United States 521 Posts	Posted 01/26/2026 4:00 pm The initial feedback is encouraging to hear. Nobody sees any red flags regarding the toning? Maybe I'm just being paranoid. I'm not overly concerned about the numeric grade. I just really want to avoid the "details" designation. Thanks again Edited by johnny676767 01/26/2026 4:09 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73579 Posts	Posted 01/26/2026 9:33 pm Nice 3-Legged Buffalo! It could have had an old cleaning in the past. Not sure if it will straight grade or detail. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
52Raymo Pillar of the Community United States 8515 Posts	Posted 01/27/2026 02:17 am Looks fine to me also. Oregon coin geek.....* GO BEAVS ! ! ! * Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15381 Posts	Posted 01/27/2026 06:03 am Does not appear cleaned to me. Let us know how it grades if you submit it. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
johnny676767 Pillar of the Community United States 521 Posts	Posted 01/27/2026 4:32 pm I was looking more into PCI. I found that the company no longer exists and went through, evidently, different iterations. The history I found seems similar to ANACs. Here's what I found: PCI (Photo-Certified Institute) is a Tier 2 service. The grade depends almost entirely on which label is in the slab. The "Old Green" Label (10-Digit Serial Number) • The Reputation: Generally respected. In the late 80s and early 90s, PCI was a legitimate competitor. • The Grade: Their AU 50 from this era is often "solid." It might cross to a PCGS or NGC AU 50, or perhaps an XF 45. • The Toning Quirk: These specific holders were known for having a high sulfur content in the paper inserts. Over decades, this caused the coins inside to tone naturally but rapidly. Many famous "rainbow" coins actually started in these green PCI slabs. I don't know how accurate this is but it does seem to fit my coin. I am interested in this- maybe I should start a new topic to hear if anyone has experienced this or even heard of it. Still on the fence with the return. It was not cheap. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187446 Posts	Posted 01/27/2026 5:22 pm Quote: Still on the fence with the return. It was not cheap. I am having a difficult time finding a reason for you to return it. But I think I understand your dilemma, given the expense and desire to be 100% satisfied. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
nss-52 Moderator United States 54280 Posts	Posted 01/27/2026 5:29 pm Not sure it would grade AU. But I do agree it is a genuine 3-legged Buffalo nickel. Show your financial support of the Coin Community Family (click here) See my topic on Mexican Numismatic Medals (click here) Report this Post to the Staff
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