1936 D Buffalo Nickels : 3 and Half Legs

What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc.):

The 1936 D 3 1/2 Legs Buffalo Nickel error can be identified by looking at the legs of the buffalo on the reverse of the Indian head nickel. There will be 3 solid legs but the front leg will be weak and partially clear. Hence it will look like 3 and a half legs as depicted in the example image above.

Coin Value Chart: Typical Coin Prices, Values and Worth in USD based on Grade/Condition. Numismatic portion of the values last updated February 2026, precious metal portion of the values is updated live!

Good (G-4)	Very Good (VG-8)	Fine (F-12)	Very Fine (VF-20)	Extremely Fine (EF-40)	About Uncirculated (AU-50)	Uncirculated (MS-60)	Uncirculated (MS-63)	Proof (PR-63)
$527	$721	$1,244	$1,879	$3,634	$6,260	$15,254	$22,519	-

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1936-D Buffalo Nickel (3 and Half Legs Variety) is Worth $721 in Average Condition and can be Worth $15,254 to $22,519 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts. Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins. The Melt Value shown below is how Valuable the Coin's Metal is Worth (bare minimum value of coin). Click here to see the Melt Value of every US Coin.


MELT VALUE: $0.0701