Coin values · Common but collected
1937 Buffalo Nickel Value
The 1937 Buffalo nickel is a common date in the beloved series, but it is famous for one variety: the 1937-D “Three-Legged” buffalo, where over-polishing of the die removed one of the buffalo’s front legs.
Key facts
- Common 1937, 1937-D and 1937-S coins are affordable in circulated grades.
- The 1937-D “3-Legged” buffalo is a major variety worth hundreds to thousands.
- Buffalo nickels (1913–1938) contain no silver; value is purely numismatic.