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1885 Proof V Nickel


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Date Mintage G-4 VG-8 F-12 VF-20 XF-40 AU-50 MS-60 MS-65 Prf-65

1885 1,476,490 560 630 900 1,100 1,350 1,700 2,000 8,400 1,500

It's the first time when I see catalog prices for proof lower than AU :ninja:

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DAMN! You just had to one up me, didn't you.

 

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That's a very nice proof. Congratulations.

 

I got mine to complete my set because I just couldn't see spending the money on a low grade '85 when I could get a nice proof for just a little more. I'd like to have the whole set in proof but that's not going to happen anytime soon.

 

Thanks for posting that.

 

Lee

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I loooooove V nicks and I wish i had more money to buy some!

The majority of my Liberty Nickel collection is raw in good to very fine condition. I think you'd be suprised how inexpensive most of them are. Only the keys and semi-keys are high priced. I searched at coin shows to find dealers who had large selections to choose from, took my time and picked the best I could afford. I'd bet you could find 4 or 5 VF commons for under $25.

 

They make such an interesting conversation piece too as most people are familiar with Buffalos but are completely unaware of the Liberty Nickels.

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The majority of my Liberty Nickel collection is raw in good to very fine condition. I think you'd be suprised how inexpensive most of them are. Only the keys and semi-keys are high priced. I searched at coin shows to find dealers who had large selections to choose from, took my time and picked the best I could afford. I'd bet you could find 4 or 5 VF commons for under $25.

 

SHHH!!!! DON'T TELL ANYONE!

 

Actually, the problem is that XF is the lowest grade I'd want in my collection (for eye appeal and coin study purposes). When I go to stores and shows I can't find anything in XF or Au... the coins are either lower graded than I want or they are too expensive for my tastes. I know the UNC coins are cheap but I'd rather assemble a nice-looking set instead of a high grade on right now.

 

Can't find mid-grade V nicks!

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