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The "3-Legged" variety is only known from the Denver Mint. So the coin will have a "D" mintmark on the reverse under FIVE CENTS. No one knows exactly how many authentic examples of this famous error were struck.
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No 3 legged buffalo nickels were officially made by the United States Mint. The term "3 legged buffalo" refers to a specific error on some buffalo nickels where the front leg of the buffalo appears to be missing due to a worn die. These error coins are relatively rare and sought after by collectors.
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What is the date the first three legged buffalo nickel was made?
Three-legged buffalo nickels were made at the Denver mint in 1937. The error occurred when a Mint employee over-polished a die, accidentally removing part of the design. Many of the coins reached circulation before the error was discovered.
How many buffalo nickels have been minted?
Based on US Mint figures, a total of 1,212,895,399 buffalo (= Indian head) nickels were minted from 1913 to 1938
Is there a buffalo nickel without a date?
No, but due to where the date was and how high it was raised, many buffalo nickels have had their dates worn off through circulation.
Whats the value of a 1902 and 1907 Liberty nickels?
Buffalo nickels were not struck until 1913 so your nickels (which do not have buffaloes on them, correct?) must be from the prior series called Liberty nickels. You can find a price guide at http://www.numismedia.com/fmv/prices/libnkl/pricesgd.shtml , among many such sites.
What is it I have an old five cent coin with the American Indian and Buffalo on either side but no evidence of year it was produced?
Sounds like you are describing a buffalo nickelMoreCorrect, it's a buffalo (a/k/a Indian Head) nickel. Unfortunately the date wore off many early-date buffalo nickels (1913 to 1925) due to a design defect. These coins remain extremely common and sell for 10 to 25 cents in a dealer's "grab box". The design flaw was corrected in 1926 so later buffalo nickels are normally found with intact dates.
What is the date the first three legged buffalo nickel was made?
Three-legged buffalo nickels were made at the Denver mint in 1937. The error occurred when a Mint employee over-polished a die, accidentally removing part of the design. Many of the coins reached circulation before the error was discovered.
Is there a no date Indian head nickel with a 4 legged buffalo?
Yes, many millions. Indian head nickels had a design flaw that allowed the date to wear off quickly. Unfortunately dateless nickels are considered to be "culls" and sell for only ten to twenty cents as curios. Only a small number of buffalo nickels were ever struck with 3 legs, and all are the result of minting errors.
Where can one obtain buffalo nickels?
There are many companies and websites that offer buffalo nickels for sale. Some of these companies that offer buffalo nickels for sale are eBay, Centerville Coins and Coinflation.
How many ounces of silver are in a roll of buffalo head nickels?
None, because there is no coin called a "buffalo head" nickel, and the only US nickels that ever contained silver were special "war nickels" minted from 1942 to 1945.Buffalo nickels were minted from 1913 to 1938 and are made of the same 75% copper / 25% nickel alloy used for all US nickels except war nickels.
How many buffalo nickels are there in the world?
There's no way to keep track of what happens to coins after they leave the Mint and are distributed to banks and enter commerce. Original mintages total 1,212,898,771 buffalo nickels made for circulation and another 10,189 proofs made for collectors.
How can you sell your 2005 uncirculated buffalo nickels?
So many were made and saved you are better off spending them, they are still in circulation.
How many buffalo nickels have been minted?
Based on US Mint figures, a total of 1,212,895,399 buffalo (= Indian head) nickels were minted from 1913 to 1938
How many years did they make Indian head nickels?
The series of Buffalo nickels were minted from 1913 to 1938, but no coins were struck in 1922, 1932 & 1933 so they were made for 22 years.
How many 2005 buffalo nickels were made?
According to the US Mint:Philadelphia: 448,320,000Denver: 487,680,000San Francisco: 3,344,679 (proof coins only)
What year nickel had a three legged buffalo?
The famous "three-legged buffalo" error occurred on 1937-D nickels when a Mint employee over-zealously polished a die. As of 02/2015 these coins sell for anywhere from $500 in the least-collectible worn state all the way up to almost $120,000 in top quality. There are many fakes made by removing the 4th leg on a normal 1937-D nickel so any apparent error coin should be professionally evaluated.
What are some four legged animals whose names start with a B?
Bear Buffalo Bison Bird Answer. How many four legged birds are there?
Is there a buffalo nickel without a date?
No, but due to where the date was and how high it was raised, many buffalo nickels have had their dates worn off through circulation.
