I'm back! I didn't kick the bucket yet! ...and a couple of additions to my MS V nickel collection
dsessom
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It's been a little while since I posted here, although I still lurk pretty often. Sometimes life throws a wrench into your plans, and last July I had a heart attack (Ventricular Tachycardia of 250 BPM) and ended up needing a stint in my heart. Four months later, I had another one, and had a third VT while in the hospital to implant an ICD (internal defibrillator) .
Staring death in the face tends to change your perspective on a lot of things! I believe I am on the mend now, but I am not allowed to drive for 6 more weeks, so I am kind of under house arrest. The time off from work has been welcome and my cardiologist suggested a hobby. Well, I already have one! I have collecting coins seriously since around 2007. In the last couple of years, my focus has drifted more toward currency, but I still love coins as well. Those who know me are aware that my specialty series are V nickels. I have been assembling a Registry set for over a decade. I almost sold them a year ago, but changed my mind.
Since I am going to have the rest of the year off, I have decided to complete my set. I was only lacking four coins; 1885, 1886, 1890, and 1898. Last night, I located a pretty decent 1886 as well as an very nice 1898 and wanted to share my progress with all of you here. I found these at Coast to Coast Coins, so shout out to them! Both coins are in Gold Shield holders and have CAC green beans as well.
If you would like to see the entire set, it's right here --> https://pcgs.com/setregistry/alltimeset/71874
It's 93.94% complete now. Only TWO coins to go!
Thank you for looking, and I hope you are all doing much better than I am! I feel like I got my rear end beaten down in a bar fight!
Unfortunately for you all, you will probably be seeing me around a lot more!
-Dwayne F. Sessom
Dwayne F. Sessom
Ebay ID: V-Nickel-Coins
My V Nickel Registry Set - https://pcgs.com/setregistry/alltimeset/71874
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Good luck health wise and collecting wise too. I have done several stints in the home health prison. For what it is worth, the internet is overrun with online coin reference books and the Newman Portal has all kinds of coin related journals. Insanity is just a small slip from boredom so do your best. james
Welcome back and its GOOD to see ya with some nice additions 🙏
Glad to hear that you’re still around and were able to add 2 more special coins to your V nickel collection. Two more to go, and then completion. Congrats. So what would be your new collecting endeavor once this series is finished? Any thoughts. Best of luck. Zack.
Happy for you that you're feeling better and on the mend, doesn't sound like the last year was great for you. And congrats on acquiring your two newps, love your set.
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They look like nice coins and best wishes for your continued and complete recovery.
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We’ve been friends for a long time buddy. I have been thinking positive thoughts for you and some prayers sent your way.
As always I wish you the very best and god speed to recovery. I love your set of coins and your notes. Stay at it👍
Welcome back Dwayne. I wondered what happened to you. Still Rockin'?
Thank you so much! It's a reality shift when something like this happens. It certainly is a reminder of how short this life is, and to do the things you want to do ASAP. I am the king of procrastination, so I am working on changing that!
Dwayne F. Sessom
Ebay ID: V-Nickel-Coins
My V Nickel Registry Set - https://pcgs.com/setregistry/alltimeset/71874
I am simultaneously working to complete my Basic US Type set. It's more like an Everyman US Type set because the grades of those coins are kind of all over the place.
I am also working on a Basic US Gold type set as well. I just started that one! Hopefully gold won't tank now that I'm actively buying - because that tends to happen with stocks. I start a position with a stock, and it immediately goes south! Or I short a stock and it gains 50% overnight. (This has actually happened recently)
Dwayne F. Sessom
Ebay ID: V-Nickel-Coins
My V Nickel Registry Set - https://pcgs.com/setregistry/alltimeset/71874
Thank you so much! Indeed, 2025 has been a mixed bag. Not complete shite, but the lows have certainly been extremely low!
Dwayne F. Sessom
Ebay ID: V-Nickel-Coins
My V Nickel Registry Set - https://pcgs.com/setregistry/alltimeset/71874
Thank you so much, Tom. I am truly happy to be here!
Dwayne F. Sessom
Ebay ID: V-Nickel-Coins
My V Nickel Registry Set - https://pcgs.com/setregistry/alltimeset/71874
Thanks Joe! You have been a very good friend to me and I will be forever grateful! True friends are far and few between, but I am proud to include you in my small circle of trusted friends!
Dwayne F. Sessom
Ebay ID: V-Nickel-Coins
My V Nickel Registry Set - https://pcgs.com/setregistry/alltimeset/71874
We're all headed in that direction whether we know it or not. They usually put up with me so I'm sure we can tolerate you.
Good luck: SAM
Hey Mike! Yessir. Brandon Cramer is actually just finishing up mixing that tune that I recorded in the studio TWO years ago, but Cramer is an outstanding sound engineer who went through a lot of personal issues, so I am not upset at the delay. He is a great guy.
If you want to listen the rough cut, I have it uploaded to SoundCloud here --> https://soundcloud.com/vypervenom/rock-aint-dead-2025-mp3
The vocals aren't recorded yet, and the mix is unpolished. It is coming together though! I hope you like it!
Dwayne F. Sessom
Ebay ID: V-Nickel-Coins
My V Nickel Registry Set - https://pcgs.com/setregistry/alltimeset/71874
Really good to hear you are on the mend. You’ve been through a lot and deserve some good times. Have fun with your coins as David Hall would say.
Very nice coins indeed.
I dont know you but that doesn't mean I can't wish you better health.
Take care of that ticker!
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Happy to hear that you are mending. Been there quite a few times, and with my coins to accompany my time, I was never bored. A pair of very nice V'S. Great looking set of coins.
Heal well.
Jim
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Prayers for a complete and lasting recovery! Health and family are everything!
glad you're still here
feel free to post all your newps. looking forward to seeing the set as it goes.
Thank you! I need to stick around for my family, and new granddaughter!
90% of what I buy lately is currency. Not sure I can post a bunch of paper notes in a coin forum! LOL
Dwayne F. Sessom
Ebay ID: V-Nickel-Coins
My V Nickel Registry Set - https://pcgs.com/setregistry/alltimeset/71874
Impressive! Perhaps your return was to further motivate me on completing my own run on the series? Need the three keys. That 1886 sure is sweet. Well done.
oh well, perhaps someone into origami can show you how to fold them into coins
Welcome back - love the V nickels! I used to have a set of them myself.
Welcome back! I feel your pain having undergone a triple bypass a couple of years ago myself. Nobody is promised a tomorrow, as the saying goes. So glad you're on the mend!
Cheers
Bob
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Thank you so much! That set has taken a lot of time to complete. The 1912-D and 1912-S both came from @drddm Dave Manevitz (I hope I spelled it right!) They are spectacular!
The 1886 looks sort of plain in comparison but it still has a pretty solid strike.
Dwayne F. Sessom
Ebay ID: V-Nickel-Coins
My V Nickel Registry Set - https://pcgs.com/setregistry/alltimeset/71874
like the look of the D
sounds like we know this scene
Nice pickups. Welcome back and the best of health to you.
Hey Dwayne, sounds like a very scary time. Sorry you had to go through all that, but so happy to hear you’re finally on the mend.
I’m also glad to see you still own my old 12-D and 12-S. They were some of my favorites.
It’s great to see you’re adding some more to your set. Your 1886 is quite the looker! So tough to find with a nice look like yours.
Hang in there, buddy!
Dave
Glad to hear you’re on the mend! 6 weeks at home sounds like a perfect opportunity to get a puppy, too!
Wow, very scary. Best wishes going forward. What a beautiful set!!!!
Dave
Holy crap. Keep feeling better!!!
….nice coins too ⭐️
Good lord, 250 bpm? That is scary! Glad to see you’re on the mend. Great additions to the set too!
Welcome back.