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ExoGuy,
I want THAT picture for the article I am plotting!
Is it your photo?
In March at the Mansfield, CT Coin Show John Frost, President of the BCCS,
had a gold plated 1885 nickel on display. What a shame.
But the engraved cut-out of the most costly nickel in the series takes first prize.
What an unusual 'hole filler' it would make.
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MatthewVincent ... Yes, that's my coin. I recently had it slabbed. Feel free to use the pic. The engraved initials are "FB" and only traces of the gold plating remain.
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Thanks ExoGuy. I can imaging the reverse being used on the cover and the obverse, with the 1885 date, being revealed in the article. Even among Barber fans the nickel is a step-child. I suspect that those who do collect the nickels had a relative of a previous generation collect them. I never saw one in circulation but dad and my great aunt did collect. I used both sets to make the set I have today. This month's issue of the BCCS Journal will contain MeadowviewCollector's article: ---- Glimpse Inside the Mint ---- It was first posted here: https://goccf.com/t/168956&whichpage=8#1657175I added an additional photo from the Library of Congress web site but the story is his. While many of our articles are quite scholarly there is room for a bit of fun. The 'no respect' point of view is just such an angle while revealing the painful reality that nice, affordable Liberty nickels are just not available. Or have been turned into jewelry! P.S. What did the nickel grade? Edited by matthewvincent
06/08/2015 12:53 pm
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I like 'em just fine...especially when a variety is involved!
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MatthewVincent .... The nickel graded XF Details. It's an eye-catching piece, and I've enjoyed seeing the raised eyebrows of those to whom I've shown it to. The work done on it was top-notch, pun intended! I'll look forward to reading the article.
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Not environmental damage? Oh my!
Add my painful 'groan' to the raised eyebrows.
Now, if oih82w8 will give us an example or two of a variety ...
"Barber" and "variety" are two words seldom used together.
But I am ahead of myself.
I seek any and all comments of the topic of "interest" in these nickels and the result will hopefully be a cohesive and interesting contribution. We of the BCCS look forward to receiving and reading the journal. Having recently reached our Silver Anniversary (25 years) we face the Internet Age when coin people are more at ease with posting than print. I seek to tap the talent which is so evident on the CCF.
The flow of ideas works both ways.
And education, be it traditional or contemporary, is of value.
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Not environmental damage? Oh my! Not really ENVIRONmental, MatthewVincent.  More like ENGRAVERmental! |
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Touche!
I'll contact you for the photos. We are not limited as to size of photos.
Also I'll ask you to keep me on topic.
Perhaps you'll agree to edit my writing.
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Boring. Boring? WHY do all think that this nickel is boring?
(I may agree) but I need more comments.
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Lady Liberty is ugly, fields are too plain, not enough doubled dies, Buffalo nickles have more to enjoy IMHO. |
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I have a dream... that no coin should be ignored, no matter how ugly it is. I must admit that V nickels are not exactly eye candy, but I do have some respect for them nonetheless. In a way, the fact that there aren't many key dates makes them all the more attractive to some collectors, as a full set can be assembled at a relatively low cost. Edited by Numisma
06/08/2015 10:07 pm
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I love this design personally. It's simplicity is captivating to me. The large empty fields are clean and show strength.
I just pulled my favorite one out and had to look at it close up.....yup......still captivating.
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In well worn state, I think they one of the least attractive of all our coinage. However, in high grade, they are one of the most beautiful. There's nothing like that golden glow and depth of field in a well struck BU Liberty nickel. I built a BU set once (keys excepted of course) and it was a a thing to behold. PG |
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Buffalo nickels probably hurt the popularity of the v-nickel. This is likely true. I certainly find the Buffalo nickel more appealing since I do have a set of them (minus four coins), while the only two Liberty nickels I own are in my 7070. However, after reading this thread I do feel inspired. Perhaps a Liberty nickel set is in my (distant) future?  |
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