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1937-D Buffalo Nickel 3-Legged
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Classic · 5¢

1937-D Buffalo Nickel 3-Legged

5¢ · Classic · James Earle Fraser

Designer: James Earle Fraser

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1937-D Buffalo nickel

17,826,000 struck at the Denver Mint, ranked 42 of 64 in the series. Mintage, varieties, and a verification checklist →

Coin facts

Denomination
5¢
Metal
nickel
Series
Buffalo
Year
1937-D
Mint mark
D
Era
Classic

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