A lot of money, worth more than you think.Maybe around $1000. But there are a lot of people who tack a leg off using tools.
1937
1937-D is the 3-legged variety, a 3-1/2 legs variety was struck in 1936-D.
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.
1937 is a very common date for buffalo nickels, worth around $1 on average.
Please take a closer look. The coin's minting date is 2005 and is at the bottom edge under the buffalo.You're almost certainly thinking of the 3-legged buffalo nickel error that occurred in 1937. Your quarter is a modern State Quarter commemorating the year Kansas became a state. Unlike the nickel, the image of the buffalo intentionally shows only three legs; it's not an error.
1937
1937-D is the 3-legged variety, a 3-1/2 legs variety was struck in 1936-D.
The three legged buffalo nickel in 1937
If it's real yes, but there are many altered "3 legged" Buffalo's out there that used to have 4 legs so have an expert look at it.
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.
The 3-legged buffalo nickel error happened in 1937, not 1936. It was the result of a botched attempt to repair a damaged die.
The 3 legged buffalo nickel in 1937
The famed 3 legged buffalo nickel has been sought by collectors ever since its existence became known in 1937 [not 1938]. The value of this coin varies depending upon its condition but a PCGS certified MS66 example of this coin sold at auction in the spring of 2005 for $86,250. To see a photograph of the 3 legged buffalo click on the link in "RELATED LINKS".
1937 is an extremely common date for buffalo nickels. Most are worth less than a dollar.
The 3 legged buffalo nickel in 1937
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. Authentic examples of this famous error have a average minumin retail value of $450.00.
1937 is a very common date for buffalo nickels, worth around $1 on average.