Diameter: 21.2 mm
Mintage: A famous die variety within the 1937-D mintage
Weight: 5 grams
Metal: 75% copper, 25% nickel
Edge: Plain
Designer: James Earle Fraser
Over-polishing of a clashed die removed the bison’s front leg, creating the celebrated “Three-Legged” Buffalo — one of the most popular U.S. die varieties. Beware altered coins; buy certified.
What’s It Worth?
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