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THE REGENCY AUCTION <strong>29</strong><br />
LOT 88<br />
5C 1937-D 3 LEGS. PCGS MS65+ CAC<br />
A fantastic GEM example of one of the most famous of<br />
all coins in American numismatics! Everyone has heard<br />
about the rare 3 Legged Buffalo nickel, a coin that is<br />
scarce in all grades, but in Gem Mint State as here, they<br />
are incredibly rare!<br />
This truly is a very high end coin, BOTH technically and<br />
aesthetically. The eye appeal is truly high end! A brilliant<br />
lustrous bloom accents the totally original iridescent tones<br />
that grace both sides. All of the details are sharply struck.<br />
LRCA is pleased to have been able to offer some of the<br />
finest examples to cross the auction block in the last year<br />
and half, including 3 MS65+, a PCGS MS66, and the<br />
PCGS MS66+ CAC. This one is, simply put, among the<br />
best looking of this magnificent trio of GEMS. It truly is<br />
that beautiful with only a few tiny ticks that prevent an even<br />
higher grade, and is more than worthy of its superlative<br />
grade and coveted CAC sticker. This popular variety was<br />
created when an employee of the Denver Mint discovered<br />
that the dies were seriously clashed. In an effort to remove<br />
the clash marks, the inexperienced worker took an emery<br />
board and without realizing removed not just the marks, but<br />
also removed one of the buffalo’s legs.<br />
PCGS 62, NGC 58, CAC 30. There are only nine coins<br />
graded MS65+ at PCGS. The most recent example sold in<br />
our auctions realized $43,475 in our <strong>Regency</strong> <strong>Auction</strong> XXIII<br />
(October 2017). The current PCGS Price Guide value is<br />
listed at $41,500 and needless to say, this is extremely rare<br />
any finer!<br />
PCGS# 3982 | ESTIMATE: $32,000+<br />
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