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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
6370 Posts |
I wouldn't buy it for more than $5. Too much environmental damage.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3210 Posts |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4212 Posts |
If you need it & budget dictates, go for it.
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Rest in Peace
United States
17900 Posts |
Unless you are restricted as to your buying budget (as most of us are) this isn't a coin to buy simply because of the damage and evident corrosion, especially on the reverse. It's better to buy a lower honest grade without problems than it is to buy a little better grade with these kinds of problems.
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Pillar of the Community
Russian Federation
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I wouldn't buy it for more than $5. Too much environmental damage. I'd probably pay a bit more than that. I like these early Liberty nickels, and this one is in much better shape than any of mine (except maybe the 1883). I actually tried to assemble a set of these nickels once (minus the keys naturally). But the guy selling them for $6 each stopped when his price became $4 (it would've been less than $3 today), and I hadn't seen any since even for the original dollar price (at least, not in anything resembling a bargain bin... I really don't like buying 2x2s, because I don't want my coins entombed in plastic, but for world coins in the $2-$10 range it is often the only way - bargain bins above $2 are very rare). |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
906 Posts |
Is the coin real? The date (last 8) and size of stars (too small) look different than some of the high end graded samples for sale.
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New Member
United States
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Rest in Peace
United States
4078 Posts |
Zac, wait for a better coin. IMHO Why buy a damaged coin or a low grade coin? Save your money for a better coin that you like. Not just one to have. One of the CCF members posted this advice when I joined. I'm still learning. @January, in all respect, knowing your geographic area, any U.S. coin would be tough to collect.  |
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Rest in Peace
United States
18456 Posts |
The 1888 V-nickel is a semi key. offer him $9 . The coin is really not that drastically bad .  His BIN price is not way out in the stratosphere . |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
593 Posts |
That looks much better than my 1888. Someone drilled a 3/16th hole in it to give his girl friend. The best part it only cost a nickel.
My teller friend at the bank had several rolls of nickels that were not as long as regular rolls and she felt they were short of coins. So I saved her by paying face for several rolls that an elder lady turned in to the bank. Mostly 6-8 rolls buffs, V`s and 2 lone Sheild`s. Most all worn good but cheap
Thats why your teller is your best friend and worth a treat once in a while so they dont forget You
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Valued Member
United States
398 Posts |
Coin went for $15, too much in my opinion ..... You are better off buying less and make sure quality ..... Quality always pays!
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Valued Member
United States
374 Posts |
I don't really collect V-Nickels, but I'd pay $5.
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