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Found a pretty Proof Liberty Nickel on eBay.

UtahCoinUtahCoin Posts: 5,366 ✭✭✭✭✭
I'm working on a PCGS PR64 set and found this 66. Probably one of the prettiest I've seen. Although I'm not sure about the seller....image
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    rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Any pictures or links?? image Cheers, RickO
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    I'd proceed with caution with that seller. image Great looking coin!
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    imageQuid pro quo. Yes or no?
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    DRUNNERDRUNNER Posts: 3,945 ✭✭✭✭✭
    An eBay listing with good diction, grammar, and "effervescent" spelled correctly!

    Bravo . . .and worth a premium!

    Drunner
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    rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    That is one gorgeous Liberty Nickel.... Cheers, RickO
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    PrethenPrethen Posts: 3,466 ✭✭✭
    I don't often see Liberty nickels with great mirrored surfaces and that type of eye-appeal. That looks like a great coin if you win it.
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    Walkerguy21DWalkerguy21D Posts: 12,091 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I bought a coin from Compucheap on Ebay back in late June, no problems.
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    BroadstruckBroadstruck Posts: 30,497 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Looks like reflections in the pics... not really the color on the coin?
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    RonyahskiRonyahski Posts: 3,120 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Looks like reflections in the pics... not really the color on the coin? >>



    Bingo. I think there's no way the coin actually looks like the pic, the color wouldn't be right, looks like reflections. Surprised the OP didn't think AT.
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    BobSavBobSav Posts: 937 ✭✭✭
    For what it's worth, I bought a few items from him a long time ago.
    I had no problems.

    Bob Sav
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    SeattleSlammerSeattleSlammer Posts: 10,121 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Great looking nickel!

    Russ has very accurate photos so you wouldn't need to worry about that....I bought a coin from him a while back (he'd probably be chagrined to know this imageimage), and it was just as sweet in-hand as it was in his pics.

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    BroadstruckBroadstruck Posts: 30,497 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Russ also seems to be wearing a Navy Blue sweater or sweatshirt?
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    RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭


    << <i><< Looks like reflections in the pics... not really the color on the coin? >>

    Bingo. I think there's no way the coin actually looks like the pic, the color wouldn't be right, looks like reflections. Surprised the OP didn't think AT. >>



    The colors are all there. The coin is a bit lighter in hand, and also prettier than the images. Toned proofs with strong mirrors are a bear to image when encased in reflective plastic. Bottom line is that this coin is bona fide drool material.

    Russ, NCNE
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    BECOKABECOKA Posts: 16,961 ✭✭✭
    Looks like a fantastic coin.

    I would not trust that seller though, I have never heard anything good about him. image
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    ttownttown Posts: 4,472 ✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i><< Looks like reflections in the pics... not really the color on the coin? >>

    Bingo. I think there's no way the coin actually looks like the pic, the color wouldn't be right, looks like reflections. Surprised the OP didn't think AT. >>



    The colors are all there. The coin is a bit lighter in hand, and also prettier than the images. Toned proofs with strong mirrors are a bear to image when encased in reflective plastic. Bottom line is that this coin is bona fide drool material.

    Russ, NCNE >>



    How do you fell about that seller Russ, proceed with caution?image
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    RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭


    << <i>How do you fell about that seller Russ, proceed with caution? >>



    I never let him out of my sight.

    Russ, NCNE
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    ttownttown Posts: 4,472 ✭✭✭


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    << <i>How do you fell about that seller Russ, proceed with caution? >>



    I never let him out of my sight.

    Russ, NCNE >>



    I thought so.......nice coin BTWimage
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    ElcontadorElcontador Posts: 7,740 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Higher grade PF Liberty Nickels are much more common than mint state counterparts, and as a result, PFs for most dates are much cheaper.

    From something like 1901 through 1908, the mint did something to change the look of PF Nickels. They typically don't have the mirrors (Cameos for some dates are quite scarce); rather, most of them have brilliant proof surfaces. I have an 05 in PF 6 that looks like this. The brilliant surfaces, coupled with the toning on this coin, I imagine would make it difficult to accurately image it. Unlike mint state coins in 6 of this series, they haven't gone anywhere pricewise in at least a decade. Might add that the 06 in a business strike 6 is a tough (and expensive) date.
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    DJCoinzDJCoinz Posts: 3,856
    That is indeed a drool inducing coin...image The last coin I purchased from Russ upgraded from MS65 to MS66. image
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    robkoolrobkool Posts: 5,934 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I think I might have to place a bid on it...
    A nice, kool "V" nickel...
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    YaHaYaHa Posts: 4,220
    That's a brute!! Why all of a sudden every ebay seller has to get verified on this forum. Answer below!!

































    Cause you coin hungry suckers want all of the deals yourselves.

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