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Pillar of the Community
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Luckily, I think the 1913 is a proof...
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I have set myself up for a true challenge given the lack of Liberty in high circulated state ....... They are easy to find in the marketplace in worn (G4 to F12) and MS State. They are hard to find in the circulated range I seek which makes this quest all the more fun and challenging  Precisely what I was thinking while reading your stipulations. Good goal, will be an impressive set for sure. |
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Might want to see about getting the Red Book on Shield and Liberty nickels by Bowers. Lots of specific info about what to look for on each date. Could be useful! |
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Pillar of the Community
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Good choice!! I like your choice of grades.
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I know a couple people joked about the 1913, but there is something to that. How obsessive of a collector are you? Some people when they embark on a collection cannot consider a collection complete unless they have ALL the coins in the series. The 1913 does exist, despite it being super rare. It can be sort of like a mosquito bite, an annoying itch you get every time you look at the collection.
Other people can easily say to themselves "that's so ridiculously rare I don't consider it part of the series" and make a collection of everything but that one.
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Well, I think the last 1913 sold for $3.7 million, but if you don't want an uncirculated, there is only 1 on earth (unless you want to circulate it yourself). Unless we are talking to The Omaha Oracle, I don't think the 1913 is going to be seriously considered regardless of how obsessive a collector one is.
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I'm a little on the pessimistic side when it comes to that series. I have several sets in Whitman Albums and all are complete, except the 1913 of course. Can't even find one in a decent coin show. Actually I'm not sure why so low in value for almost all of them. Only the 85 and 86 show a decent value. Mintages are similar to many other coins yet hardly any of the Liberty Head Nickels are worh much. Take the listing in the Red Book for example. Note that on page 128 the entire list in MS-63 is barely in the 100's. Some are a little more naturally but nothing like the Buffalo nickels. And too most of the ones you do see at a coin show or store are well worn and even the proofs of most are barely under the $300 mark. Obtimistically a completed set really looks impressive though. |
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Thanks for all the kind encouragement! Quote:Might want to see about getting the Red Book on Shield and Liberty nickels by Bowers That was my first purchase when I gained interest in the series .... have read the Liberty nickel portion three times now.  Quote:
I know a couple people joked about the 1913, but there is something to that. How obsessive of a collector are you? I could be fairly described as obsessive ..... but nobody calls me Bill Gates either. No hole in my Dansco for the 1913 so it does not exist.  My initial five coins .... all meeting the tenants above are .. 1883 N/C XF45 1889 XF40 1891 XF45 1906 XF45 1911 XF40 I'm looking forward to sharing this set with you as it develops ...... no hurry on my end ..... it's all about the coins and the joy of the hunt. David Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art |
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I put this set together a few years ago with the idea of Au or better. Hope you have as much fun as I did. Good luck in your endeavor.  |
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Outstanding! Just beautiful!
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Ahh the good old Liberty "V" nickel. I love them and often speculate on their value or lack thereof. I have somewhere around 700-800 of them. It's very easy to get the common ones well below retail prices ( Red Book) in the lower grades. The higher grades are the exact opposite. Thus the "V" nickel in lower grades remains a dog and the higher grades are hot. Anything in the VF-AU range is a great investment. The lower grades continue to under-perform. I always keep an eye out for any full liberty pieces, IMOH they are going to take off in value eventually. But if I find a lower grade lot for less than 60 cents apiece I will jump on it. Someday..... Just maybe someday they will start to perform. Until then I just keep added to my collection on this often overlooked coins. |
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Outstanding Gary ...... thanks for the inspiring photo.  I'm now to eight Liberty nickels that meet my collecting needs .... a long way to go but enjoying the hunt. David |
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Pillar of the Community
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Wow I had never even considered. After reading this thread all I can say is wow. Good luck in the hunt.
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It looks like you are off to a great start. Enjoy yourself while building your collection!
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