A few years ago I found a V nickel in change, that surprising find was what prompted me to take the head first plunge into the world of numismatics. While doing research on that coin I learned of the ultra rare 1913 V nickel, I'm sure you all know the story so I won't rehash it here. If I could have any one coin in existence it would be a 1913 V nickel. (I know, I know... It's a pipe dream.) While perusing the web the other day I came across an image with all 5 known examples, and it made me think further, if I could own one which would I want most? With a coin that has so few known specimens all are unique in their own way. If you could own one of these little pieces of history, which one would you choose and why?
The Eliasberg is the only one that's truly UNCIRCULATED in my opinion. I've seen a few of these in person. The Walton example looks like an PR50, but it's a PR63. And the McDermott one should be a PR45, not 55.
As the Liberty nickel is my favorite series, I was extremely disappointed in all 5 examples and if I had the money I wouldn't purchase any of them
IMO THE 1913V nickel should be illegal to own, in the same category as 1964 Peace dollar and 1933 double eagle.
Owning one of these would completely break my sleep cycle. The thought of possessing one terrifies me. But, luckily they're all unaffordable for my budget so it doesn't really matter. I think I'd go with Walton...
