The Start Of My Liberty "V" Nickel Collection

Thanks, jbuck.

I've noticed my 1912 I believe is considered VF/XF, while the upgraded one for the 1912-D I bought is simply considered "Fine."

This does seem to be sort of splitting hairs here, though. I'd say it's probably close enough to XF.

Realistically, I'd love for all the coins in the set to be XF. But, I don't think that's entirely doable for my budget. Best I can do is try to find as many coins that I can that are in XF that I can afford or close to it.

I know I certainly won't be able to afford the keys in XF

Most of us can relate.

I'm not definite, but the 1908 looks cleaned to me. The hairline scratches are concerning.

Definitely does. Luckily, I didn't spend much on this coin. Came in around 6 dollars.

I don't like the fact that there wasn't anything in the listing about it being cleaned, and the pictures didn't really look like this. It was in a 2x2 in the pictures, so perhaps that is why it was hard to tell. Ah well. I'm sure at some point I can find a nicer one. Like I said, I don't think I'll be using this seller again, though.

True. That is a good method, Dearborn.

I personally don't let a coin being cleaned bother me as much, especially if it's a more expensive coin and like you said, helps keep the cost down.

But this one doesn't look great IMO. It looks okay. I have seen some coins that are cleaned that look fantastic. I'd be upset if I paid a lot more for it, though, especially for a coin that isn't advertised as being cleaned.

I can forgive cleaning if the eye appeal is there.

Nice 1906.. full Liberty I'd be happy if all of mine looked like that. If I when I get around to working on mine again, that's what I'll be aiming for. Of course the key dates will be the lowest grade.

Hard pass on that scratch

Nice 1906 V nickel, Humanist!