1937-D Three-Legged Buffalo Nickel Value

Mintage: unknown
Finest Known: MS67 (NGC) MS66 (PCGS)
Auction Record: $99,875 (MS66+)

1937 d 3 legged buffalo nickel

1937-D 3-Legged Buffalo nickel. Image: USA CoinBook

The Value of A 1937-D Three-Legged Buffalo Nickel

The “3-Legged Buffalo nickel” is one of the most famous of all US coin varieties. Caused when damage on a Buffalo nickel reverse die was buffed out, it is easily spotted, adding to its popularity. The 1937-D Three-Legged Buffalo nickel is pricy in any condition, as demand is much greater than supply.

1937-D Three-Legged Buffalo Nickel Price Guide

Circulated Grades

Very FineExtremely FineAbout Uncirculated
$685$875$1,450

Uncirculated Grades

Mint State 61Mint State 63Mint State 65Auction Record (MS66+)
$2,500$5,750$26,000$99,875

The information on this page does not constitute an offer to buy or sell the coin(s) referred to. Proof and prooflike examples of this issue may have greater or lesser "finest known" and different record auction prices.

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