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New Member
United States
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I inherited an 1885 Liberty V nickel today. I've tried taking pictures, but I can't get my camera to work. I will say that it is extremely rough looking...not good condition at all. Anybody know anything about this coin? Thanks! Alright, picture added. It's the best I could do with my sub-par phone until I can get my camera working. Sorry it's so blurry.  Here's the reverse. It's worse than the front. The V is visible-ish.  Edited by Tuckasaurus
12/14/2012 11:25 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4212 Posts |
Other than being a series key, this just sold for $73.  Edited by fioti
12/14/2012 9:32 pm
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
1411 Posts |
I hope it is better than mine...  And yes, that is a 1885 V-Nickel... |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4212 Posts |
Regardless, a legible date will bring $50+.
One sold here recently for $90. Corroded, yes. But very readable.
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New Member
 United States
39 Posts |
Oh wow. There's no corrosion on mine. The date is completely legible. It is just extremely worn. I'm not looking to sell, but it's nice to know it's a good find.
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Moderator
 United States
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Most cell phone cameras will work for an okay pic.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3453 Posts |
Very nice!  Pretty please! |
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Moderator
United States
16679 Posts |
Obverse appears G4.
Reverse?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4212 Posts |
Your looking at a $400. coin, so far.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
917 Posts |
Try taking the coin out of flip your camera might focus better.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1984 Posts |
It appears the obverse is a solid G (dark) and the reverse is AG, I don't see it quite at $400, but between $300-400 retail.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4212 Posts |
Agreed 1/2bust, hoping for a screamin' rev. Just get carried away with/these.
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New Member
United States
39 Posts |
Thanks guys! This seems like a really neat coin to have in my collection.
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Valued Member
United States
196 Posts |
This is why I am a member. I just looked to see if I had an 1885 and sure enough I do and has a perfect date and mirror background. I had no idea it was in there. Reverse is fairly worn though.
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Valued Member
United States
82 Posts |
2013 red box has the 1885 @ $550 in good. This one is not good, maybe about half that?
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Moderator
United States
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We have no photos from the OP that are of sufficient detail to offer a grade opinion ... appears to be an 1885 based on the blurry photos.  I await clear photos taken out of the plastic holder ... then we can offer some educated opinions on grade and value ... all else is pure speculation IMHO. David |
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Posted 12/14/2012 9:34 pm
