Collectors value this classic coin due to a minting error. The buffalo appeared to have three legs since its right front leg was totally gone from the die.
This “accidental creation” has put the 1937-D Buffalo Nickel in the “spotlight of the most sought-after and most expensive rare coins,” according to an Altier Rare Coins blog article. This unique feature intrigues collectors and boosts its value.”
The Altier Rare Coins blog discusses Liberty Head Double Eagle $20 coins Type II (1866–1876) and Type III (1877–1907). The gold content and historical significance of both types are projected to boost their worth in the coming years.
CoinTrackers.com values an average 1883 Liberty Head Double Eagle at $60,000. In immaculate condition, one might cost $114,000 or more.
In terms of investing, Altier Rare Coins calls the Franklin half dollar a “stellar option.” These 1948–1963 coins offer “aesthetic beauty and significant value” and a “consistent upward trajectory.”
Many Franklin half dollars are worth nothing to collectors, but rare ones can fetch hundreds to $130,000.