Completed my V Nickel Set
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I've been working on my PCGS Registry set of V nickels since 2011. This week I made the last big stretch and acquired the 1885, which is the key for the set. I had long assumed that would be the show stopper, both in terms of cost and availability, but with patience, persistence and better circumstances, I was able to acquire the coin pictured below. While a lower numeric grade than the rest of the set, I find it better than average for the grade, and still fitting within the overall look: strike is nice, no major dings and a pleasing patina.
I am pretty certain this marks the end of this journey. The set was in slow motion, with the prior acquisition (1886) made in 2020, and the last 'active' period of acquisitions coming in 2018. See my tag line for a link to my digital album if including 
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Yep, that should do it!
Leo
The more qualities observed in a coin, the more desirable that coin becomes!
My Jefferson Nickel Collection
Coingratulations of completion! That is a nice looking 85.
https://www.autismforums.com/media/albums/acrylic-colors-by-rocco.291/
Nice!
Very nice set. The 85 fits in nicely. Very nice for the grade as well.
Congrats. Thats a tough one for sure
Nicely done. Way to stick with it for 14 years.
Formerly known as deadmunny
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Very well done, sir!
What a choice example of THE key date!
I wouldn't have enough patience to wait as you did! Well done!
God comes first in everything I do. I’m dedicated to serving Him with my whole life. Coin collecting is just a hobby—but even in that, I seek to honor Him. ✝️
Congrats! I spy some CHD photos in that album too. Nice looking set of nicks.