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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I was looking at my Liberty Head Nickels this morning. I had been trying to flip some of them (and ran into a bit of a slump). But I was looking them over this morning when it suddenly hit me.  I have 15 of the 33 needed to make a full set and looking at what I was missing, I realized that I could also pick up probably 10 or 12 of those pretty quickly. So, I think I have decided to try to do a full set (circulated). Does anyone have any words of wisdom or advice? |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Tell us more about which dates you have and their grades, please.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
1026 Posts |
Here is what I've got so far (I need to verify a few of the grades):
1883 no cents VF20
1883 cents VF20
1884 VF20 (?)
1892 VF20
1895 G4
1896 F12
1903 G4
1904 XF40
1905 VF20
1906 VF20
1907 XF40
1908 XF40
1910 VF20
1911 XF40
1912 XF40
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Moderator
 United States
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So, I think I have decided to try to do a full set Good luck!   |
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Rest in Peace
United States
17900 Posts |
85, 86, and 12-S can cost more than all the rest of the set combined. If you go for those keys I strongly recommend NGC or PCGS regardless of grade selected.
The Liberty series is a very nice set to complete, especially if you can stay in the 40-58 grade range.
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Moderator
United States
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Does anyone have any words of wisdom or advice? All good advice above--mine only addition is to not bother trying to acquire a so-called Racketeer Nickel. "If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
-----Ghanaian proverb
"The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed."
-----King Adz
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Rest in Peace
United States
17900 Posts |
How am I gonna sell em if you say that Spence? I was about to run a special on them too  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
@moxking is right - consider your budget, then compare the combined cost of the Big 3 in different grades with this figure. You'll quickly figure out what sort of complete set you can afford.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1026 Posts |
Sounds like you've got a racket going on racketeer nickels moxking. Seriously, I wasn't planning on picking up any of those.
Good advice from all. Thanks much. I'll keep you posted as I proceed.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Looks like you need a few of the semi-keys . Whatever you do ,try to stay with Full Liberty or very close to it . You'll be thankful you did . |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1026 Posts |
Good point T-Bop. I know I'm going to be a little more picky and I may upgrade a few of my lower grade common dates that I picked up years ago (when I was young and dumb).
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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It would be easy to upgrade your 1895, 1896 and 1903 dates, but suggest you wait until you have a solid goal for the 3 keys.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1026 Posts |
Something tells me I may be more successful if I get everything except the three keys done first. That way I can show my wife how close I am to a complete set and she might not freak as much when I tell her how much money I need to drop to get those last three coins. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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You'll get all kinds of advice on this subject, but to me, the sense of pride and accomplishment in owning a key is a feeling you just can't beat.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Posted 07/18/2019 1:30 pm
