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The 1936-D 3-1/2 Legs Buffalo nickel is one of the more drastic of die error varieties. Fanciful in appearance, the partially incapacitated American bison lost half of his frontmost leg following some overzealous die polishing by a mint employee. Only a few hundred examples are known to exist, virtually all in circulated grades. A rare handful are known in uncirculated grades.
Obverse Description
James Earle Fraser's famous and simple design depicts a Native American chief with the word LIBERTY from 1-2 o'clock. The date is placed on the lower left of the chieftain's bust.
Reverse Description
A full portrait of the bison, Black Diamond, with the words UNITED STATES oF AMERICA at the top periphery with the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM just underneath. The denomination FIVE CENTS is spelled out at the bottom. For the Type 1, the denomination is embossed on a flat surface.
Catalog Information
GSID:
3142
Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1936
Reverse Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, FIVE CENTS
Weight (gr):
5 gr
Weight (oz):
0.1608 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
21.2
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
3 1/2 Legs
Coin Date:
1936-D
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Denver
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
24,814,000
Coinage Type:
Buffalo nickel
Coinage Years:
1913-1938
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
93978
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Coin Value History
1936-D 5c 3 1/2 Legs MS
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1936-D 5c 3 1/2 Legs MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$31,500 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $26,500 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1936-D 5C 3 1/2 Legs, FS-901, Fine 12 NGC. Formerly FS-019. NGC Census: 10 in 12, 51 finer (3/26). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid f...
$1,220
1936-D 5C 3 1/2 Legs, FS-901 -- Damaged -- ANACS Details. XF40 Details. ...
$671
1936-D 5C 3 1/2 Legs, FS-901, VF20 PCGS. Formerly FS-019. PCGS Population: 25 in 20, 50 finer (2/26). CDN: $1,400 Whsle. B...
$1,830
1936-D 5C 3 1/2 Legs, FS-901, VF35 PCGS. CAC. ...
$3,904
1936-D 5C 3 1/2 Legs, FS-901, XF45 PCGS. CAC....
$6,000
1936-D Buffalo Nickel. FS-901. 3 1/2 Legged. VG-10 (ANACS). OH.
$840
1936-D 5C 3 1/2 Legs, FS-901, VF30 NGC. NGC Population: (25 in VF, 14 finer). PCGS Population: (24/71)....
$2,520
1936-D 5C 3 1/2 Legs, FS-901, Fine 15 PCGS. (FS-019). PCGS Population: (18/71). NGC Census: (0/0). Fine 15. ...
$1,200
1936-D Buffalo Nickel. FS-901. 3 1/2-Legged. Good-6 (ANACS).
$504
1936-D 5C 3 1/2 Legs, FS-901, AU50 PCGS. (FS-019). The bison's right front leg is partially removed during die lapping, a ...
$6,300
1936-D 5C 3 1/2 Legs, FS-901, VF25 PCGS. CAC. (FS-019). PCGS Population: (12/34). NGC Census: (0/0). VF25. The Richa...
$2,400
1936-D 5c PCGS AU53 (3 1/2 Legs)
$5,050
1936-D 5C 3 1/2 Legs PCGS Genuine. The PCGS number ending in .95 suggests scratch or rim dent as the reason, or perhaps one...
$411
1936-D 5C 3 1/2 Legs AU55 ANACS. FS-901. ...
$5,175
1936-D 5C 3 1/2 Legs AU58 NGC. ...
$4,600
1936-D 5C 3 1/2 Legs MS62 PCGS. ...
$12,650
$20,700
1936-D 5C 3 1/2 Legs, FS-901, Fine 12 ANACS. ...
$946
1936-D 5C 3 1/2 Legs, FS-901, XF40 PCGS. CAC....
$3,840
1936-D 5C 3 1/2 Legs, FS-901, VF20 PCGS. (FS-019). PCGS Population: (23/49). NGC Census: (0/0). VF20. ...
$1,440
Buffalo Nickel 5c Type 1 Reverse, 1913 MS [Type]
Worth: $4 – $13,000
1913 5c Buffalo, Type 1 MS
Worth: $4 – $13,000
1913-D 5c Buffalo, Type 1 MS
Worth: $8 – $40,200
1913-S 5c Buffalo, Type 1 MS
Worth: $16 – $19,200
Buffalo Nickel 5c Type 2 Reverse, 1913-1938 MS [Type]
Worth: $0 – $4,800
1913 5c Buffalo, Type 2 MS
Worth: $5 – $3,600
1913-D 5c Buffalo, Type 2 MS
Worth: $50 – $36,000
1913-S 5c Buffalo, Type 2 MS
Worth: $115 – $30,000
1914 5c MS
Worth: $6 – $4,020
1914/(3) 5c MS
Worth: $150 – $50,000
1914-D 5c MS
Worth: $35 – $21,600
1914-S 5c MS
Worth: $14 – $75,000
1915 5c MS
Worth: $3 – $9,600
1915-D 5c MS
Worth: $8 – $18,000
1915-S 5c MS
Worth: $24 – $50,000
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