
The 1937-D 3-Legged Buffalo Nickel: America’s Most Iconic Minting Error
In 1937, a rookie mint worker’s mistake created numismatic gold. While polishing away die damage at the Denver Mint, he accidentally ground off the buffalo’s front leg—forever changing error coin history. Today, the 1937-D 3-Legged Buffalo nickel is one of the most valuable and sought-after error coins ever produced, with certified examples selling for $85,000–$100,000+.

