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1937-D 5C Three-Legged MS66 NGC. The so-called "Three-

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1937-D 5C Three-Legged MS66 NGC. The so-called Three-
<B>1937-D 5C Three-Legged MS66 NGC.</B></I> The so-called "Three-Legged Buffalo nickel" is perhaps America's only coin that has attained the status of an urban legend. Many people, even among America's most numismatically uninformed, have heard of it. While they may not be able to tell much about it--and almost certainly could not tell you it was a variety of the 1937-D issue--it is a credit to its widespread popularity that so many people, inside and outside of the collecting community, know of the coin. (For the sake of fairness, others might include the 1804 dollar, 1913 Liberty nickel, and the 1955 Doubled Die cent.) Among numismatists, of course, the renown and desirability of the Three-Legged Buffalo are ensured. While there certainly are other coin varieties that are much rarer, there are few that are more popular, more in demand, or more prominent on the want lists of so many collectors.<BR> The present Premium Gem coin is one of only 14 so graded at NGC, and it is surpassed at that service by a single MS67 <img border='0' src='http://www.heritagecoins.com/images/star.gif' width=10 height=10> piece. At PCGS, there are only four pieces graded MS66, with none finer (11/06). Accounting for duplicates due to resubmissions, it is doubtful that many more than a dozen <I>separate coins</B></I> have been graded MS66, at both services combined. This stunning example boasts splendid surfaces. Pleasing champagne, apricot, and powder-blue iridescence covers both sides, with continuous, satiny luster beneath. This last point cannot be overstated, as most of the Three-Legged Buffalos show deficient luster. Because the variety was created when the dies were lapped too harshly, most of the issue reflects light in a diffuse manner, detracting from the luster. This coin's excellent luster contributes significantly not only to its numerical grade, but also to its aesthetic appeal. The well detailed surfaces show no areas of bothersome striking incompleteness. This is an important bidding opportunity, both for Buffalo nickel specialists and for those who pursue high grade rare-date material. Census: 14 in 66, 1 finer (11/06).<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coin/Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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