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I like the design quite a bit. I agree with those that said there are not enough mid-priced options for the average collector. You either have junk bins full of ugly coins for 50 cents or you have to spend quite a bit per coin. I just don't think there enough people that want to invest several thousand into a full set of AU or $10k+ for a set of MS nickels.
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United States
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When collecting Franklin half dollars on ebay what I saw was either junk coins or MS coins. I think this is probably true for Roosevelt dimes and for other more recent coins that were silver once and then became silver clad or worse. The Roosevelt dime was silver until 1964. I have not really priced them since I am more interested in the Mercury dime and coins from early 20th century like Liberty Standing quarters, Buffalo nickels and the like. These coins seem to be pretty fully valued and well known and collected by thousands. The Franklins and Roosevelt coins are silver for many years and seem ignored by collectors. The Franklins are silver and I was able to collect a full set of coins mostly in AU condition because the ones in BU were so expensive. I don't like silver clad coins but maybe they will be collectible one day more so than now. Wheat pennies sure are collectible even if the more recent ones are not that valuable now. Everyone knows that gold coins or silver coins from 19th century are highly collected. If you have long term perspective those ignored coins of today may be valuable in a few years. You might be able to buy coins that are out of favor now and in a few years reap a nice appreciation. |
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United States
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As a serious collector of the silver Barber denominations, I never once even gave thought to collecting the nickels. I knew they were designed by Barber, and I read the articles about them in the BCCS journal, but just never gave it a thought. I think a F/VF set of these would be very nice, easy on the budget and quite a challenge as well. Count me in.
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United States
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I've been a long time Liberty nickel collector, but have put it on hold for now. I really like the mid grade circulated F-XF, and like collecting them in that grade. My coin collecting started with nickels when I was 12 and I have always enjoyed them. I'll probably look to start the set back up sometime this year. And I agree with the general sentiment that they are stagnating a bit due to the popularity of the Buffalo nickel and the lack of precious metal content. |
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Edited by oih82w8
06/11/2015 10:19 am
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Maybe they are low priced because many dates are easy to find in lower grades. Also just not enough collectors. Have fun and collect what is cheap !! Why not ? Also great for kids and grand kids.
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Bedrock of the Community
United Kingdom
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Personally I like Liberty nickels. Partly because I often find quite nice ones for 10p in junk trays in England...  I think part of the reason for their lack of popularity is the impossibility of completing a set - unless you are a multimillionaire or very skilled thief who can get their hands on a 1913! At least you can get a date set of Morgans quite easily, even if you have to put up with a New Orleans coin for 1895! |
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United States
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I have several Albums of those Liberty Head Nickels or V nickels as some say. I never tried to upgrade them though and don't even bother putting the best in one Album and the lesser and lesser ones in other Albums. Don't know why myself but with the exception of the Indian Head/Buffalo Nickel, no real interest for most collectors. Same is sort of true with Shield nickels and Jefferson nickels too. For some reason people are just not that interested in Nickels for collecting. Yes some do but just not that popular. AND popularity is what really makes the prices go up, up, up. |
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United States
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I haven't posted in a while but wanted to chime in on this subject.
Besides all of the stated reasons above, particularly looks of circulated coins, I think from a collectors viewpoint the Liberty (& Shield I suppose) nickels suffer relative to Buffalos due to a lack of mint marks.
With the exception of cents after 1907, all the other denominations minted from 1883 to 1912 (1913 doesn't count!)from dimes through $20 eagles all also minted in places other than Philly. Collecting them is fun, but like most people I still need the big 3 to complete my set.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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I keep my eyes open for nice V nickels on ebay. I like them very much and have a number of BU coins in my collection. I think the design is simple, but stately. I also like how they wear so well. Even a well-worn example still has all the design elements visible. I've been fortunate enough to pick up a number of lovely mint state common dates for under $40 on ebay. I also have a slabbed Proof 64 1901 that only cost me $150 on ebay. That's my pride and joy V nickel. Paul Bulgerin
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Can we see pictures of that proof?
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Pillar of the Community
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It's in my safe deposit box, but I'll get it out next week and take a photo.
Paul Bulgerin
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Here's an 1895 Cameo Proof from my Type Set. They are beautiful coins IMO.  |
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Looks polished to me.  |
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