Liberty Head Nickels

i have a couple of au V nickels but most of the harder dates are vf but sometimes the vf's dont have alot of definition and as for tone. I like em with a little tone but not way to much. Cause then it looks fake (thats in my opinion)

When it comes to the Liberty Head Nickel, I suggest look for them in at least AU. All MS grades would be the best thing to look for. With only a few in that series, most have very little value increases in the higher grades. Most price guides show very little high costs for most of them in the highest grades. AND at coin shows I see them all the time in high grades for very little. Don't know why except just not a popular coin.

My completed set hovers at VF.
I call then the Barber Nickels.
If you have not seen this:
https://goccf.com/t/130312
you are in for a treat.
Matched for condition or any other criteria, the aesthetic appeal is riveting.
Most collectors have only seen well-worn examples, so that might the reason
for a lack of popularity.
Bottom line, a full LIBERTY, including the "I," is important, so minimum condition is FINE.
Also, decent strikes are a big plus.

I just checked. 'Crown' is exactly what it looks like.
Or perhaps a tiara.

I'm not a total purest when it comes to completing a set. If I can clearly read the date, and I'm sure I have the right coin in the right hole, I'm happy.

Condor101,
Coronet is indeed the correct term.
It comes from the French - meaning crown.
Go figure.

I think mixing VFs and AUs is up to you. Personally, I have sets of coins with XF to MS grades, and I'm fine with that. But that would make nickelsearcher unhappy, I think

It's all a matter of personal preference.