1936-D 5C 3 1/2 Legs, FS-901 MS(PCGS#38471)

The August 2010 Boston Rarities Sale

Commissaire-priseur

Bowers & Merena

Numéro du lot

301

Grade

XF45

Prix

2 703

Description du lot

1936-D Buffalo Nickel. FS-901 (FS-019). 3 1/2-Legged. EF-45 (PCGS). Similar to the famous 1937-D 3-Legged both in appearance and means of production, the 1936-D 3 1/2-Legged Nickel is the result of overzealous die polishing on the part of Mint employees. In the specific case of this error, however, the die polishing only removed half of the middle portion of the bison's right foreleg. This conditionally scarce survivor reveals only light wear to overall bold-looking devices. The all-important error is easily seen on the reverse, as the surfaces are lightly and evenly toned in golden-gray patina. Free of significant abrasions, as well, with a very nice "look" at the upper reaches of EF.