Current retail values for a 1937-D buffalo nickel with three legs range from $500 if very worn, up to about $1200 in AU condition.
However you would need to have the coin examined in person because there are many counterfeits made by removing the leg from a normal nickel using jeweller's tools.
1937
The coin is normally called either a Buffalo nickel or an Indian Head nickel. The entire buffalo is shown, not just its head, LOL! Please see the question "What is the value of a 1937 US nickel?" for more information.
1937-D is the 3-legged variety, a 3-1/2 legs variety was struck in 1936-D.
1937 is a common date for Buffalo nickels. Average value is $1.00-$3.00.
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
The 3 legged buffalo nickel in 1937
The coin is normally called either a Buffalo nickel or an Indian Head nickel. The entire buffalo is shown, not just its head, LOL! Please see the question "What is the value of a 1937 US nickel?" for more information.
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 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".
The 3 legged buffalo nickel in 1937
The three legged buffalo nickel in 1937
1937-D is the 3-legged variety, a 3-1/2 legs variety was struck in 1936-D.
The value of a 1937 buffalo nickel with an Indian on it can vary depending on its condition. In general, these nickels can range in value from a few dollars for well-worn coins to over $100 for ones in excellent condition. It is recommended to have the coin appraised by a professional to get an accurate value.
1937 is a common date for Buffalo nickels. Average value is $1.00-$3.00.
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.
Five cents. The gold plating someone put on a regular nickel destroyed any collector's value it had.