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Valued Member
United States
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I have been a pretty serious collector of high grade modern coins for the past several years. Lately, I have been considering a more classic series. I had a "V" nickel set once I assembled in an album before and I have been looking into starting this set again, but this time going for near gem or gem pieces graded by one of the two big grading companies. What are your opinions about the series?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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It could be a fun set to do
I personally do not like the coin unless I can see the hair. In the condition that you are talking about it sounds like a very nice set.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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That sounds like a major challenge! 64-65 will be tough, but it will be a gorgeous set when done! I also used to have a near complete set(missing the 12-s) in G-Fine.
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United States
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Great idea, but be prepared for the expense. Getting all Liberty nickels in the series in uncirculated is a daunting task, but would be in high demand if you could do it. The big stoppers would be 1885, 1886, and 1912-S. The 1885 currently lists at about $4000 in MS63. But the common, later dates go for less than $200 in that grade. I am completing the series now, only in Fine condition, and that's plenty expensive for me! I really like the design and this series has a famous rarity, the 1913 Liberty nickel. I saw 4 out of the 5 examples known at the ANA show in LA last year. That was great! Have fun doing this and choose a grade that you can realistically attain. It'd be a nice set. PS I'm new, and I'll be introducing myself in the Into section. Steve |
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United States
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How obsessive are you when it comes to completing a set? Since the 1913 is phenomenally rare and expensive you probably aren't going to get that one unless you are secretly a multi-millionaire. If you are the type that can say a complete set includes everything up through 1912 you'll do fine. But if you are the type that will let a technically incomplete set gnaw at you then you might not want to do it.
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Valued Member
 United States
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As far as I am concerned, the 1913 V nickel is not part of the set. It was made under less than honest circumstances, so I would not have a problem leaving it out. As far as pricing goes, auction trends have the coins going even lower. I would probably stick to MS64 coins that are well struck and have good eye appeal for the grade. They must also have great hair and star detail. The prices skyrocket from under $200 per coin for the common stuff to well over $500 for the same in one point higher. It also puts the keys well out of my reach. Now, I just need to sell a few of my moderns to get started...anyone looking for a few Roosevelts!  Edited by Erwindoc
05/20/2010 6:17 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Good luck with the set, Erwindoc. I really like the design and they look great in MS condition.
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United States
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QUOTE = Great idea, but be prepared for the expense. Getting all Liberty nickels in the series in uncirculated is a daunting task, but would be in high demand if you could do it. The big stoppers would be 1885, 1886, and 1912-S. The 1885 currently lists at about $4000 in MS63. But the common, later dates go for less than $200 in that grade. That is really true - I was looking for unc Liberty V nickels for my dansco, and they were not cheap. 85, 86, and 12-s would be truely hard to get in a decent price, but once completed I would be really pround. I say go for it! |
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Posted 05/20/2010 4:24 pm
