Authenticity Of This 1885 Liberty V Nickel?

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1910S_1C Valued Member United States 82 Posts	Posted 08/17/2026 10:17 pm I was recently browsing ebay for 1885 V nickels and noticed this new listing. At first glance, something about the date caught my eye. Upon comparing the coin to the PCGS website, I noticed that the top bar of the "5" in the date seems fatter (i.e. thicker when measured from top to bottom) on this coin than on the example on PCGS's website. The tip of the top part of the "5" also seems to not stick out quite as far as the bottom loop, but on PCGS's website it does. It is possible that the thickness of the top bar of the 5 and the relatively greater protrusion of the bottom loop are from circulation flattening, so I am not convinced that the piece is spurious. As I am uncertain, I wanted to ask for everybody's opinions here. I understand that many on this forum would consider this coin a cull (and thus I am comfortable posting it here as I do not anticipate generating much competition on the bidding). Eye appeal nonwithstanding, it would fit my Liberty nickel folder because of the clear date and lack of holes. https://www.ebay.com/itm/267760389364?_skw=1885 Edited by 1910S_1C 08/17/2026 10:26 pm Report this Post to the Staff

Jaobler Pillar of the Community United States 6426 Posts	Posted 08/17/2026 11:02 pm Looks OK to me. I checked a few worn examples on Great Collections and the flag of the 5 does get very broad with heavy wear. A damaged example with Fair-2 detail sold recently for about $100. The ebay coin looks a little better than the GC example. Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 77465 Posts	Posted 08/18/2026 12:50 pm Looks fine to me. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15786 Posts	Posted 08/19/2026 06:56 am I say authentic. Would be a useful hole filler at the right price. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 103652 Posts	Posted 08/19/2026 5:25 pm yeah, looks ok to me Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
1910S_1C Valued Member United States 82 Posts	Posted Today 1H 15M ago I ultimately lost out on that auction, as I was on vacation when it ended, and besides, the price was out of the range I was comfortable with. However, I won a coin in similar condition (not dark/corroded, but with the ' Ring of Death') for a winning bid of $75 less. Ultimately, as long as the coin has a clear date and no super-major issues, I am happy. https://www.ebay.com/itm/257691291415 Report this Post to the Staff
JimmyD Bedrock of the Community Canada 21801 Posts	Posted Today 1H 2M ago As long as your happy with it, then that is what counts. Report this Post to the Staff
1910S_1C Valued Member United States 82 Posts	Posted Today 58M ago As long as the coin in hand is the same one photographed, I should be very happy, as this completes my set of Liberty nickels! Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 193466 Posts	Posted Today 57M ago Very nice and congratulations! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
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