1937-D 5C 3 Legs MS(PCGS#3982)

The Regency Auction 30

拍卖行

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

批号

113

等级

MS65+

价格

214,461

详细说明

A truly marvelous example of one of the most famous of all coins in American numismatics! Everyone has heard about the rare 3 Legged Buffalo nickel, a coin that is scarce in all grades, but in GEM Mint State as here, they are incredibly rare! This is a very high end coin, BOTH technically and in terms of eye appeal; it is truly high end! A brilliant lustrous bloom accents the totally original iridescent champagne-gold-peach tones that grace both sides. All of the details are sharply struck. LRCA is pleased to have been able to offer some of the finest examples to cross the auction block in the last year and half, including 4 MS65+, a PCGS MS66, and the PCGS MS66+ CAC. This one is, simply put, among the best looking of this magnificent trio of GEMS. It truly is that beautiful with only a few tiny ticks that prevent an even higher grade, and is more than worthy of its superlative grade and coveted CAC sticker. This popular variety was created when an employee of the Denver Mint discovered that the dies were seriously clashed. In an effort to remove the clash marks, the inexperienced worker took an emery board and without realizing removed not just the marks, but also removed one of the buffalo’s legs. PCGS 63, NGC 58, CAC 31. There are only nine coins graded MS65+ at PCGS. The most recent example sold in our auctions realized $43,475 in our November 2018 Regency sale. We sold another in our Regency Auction XXIII (October 2017). The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $41,500 and needless to say, this is extremely rare any finer! Cert. Number v PCGS # 3982