Newest addition to my Barber Half Set/Guess the grade

PonyExpress8 · June 10, 2007 12:22PM

I received Friday the most recent addition to my Registry Set. A lovely original toned 1899-S. While not shown well in the photo the surfaces under the toning are ProofLike. I am really excited to get this addition and wish to thank Harry Laibstain (HLRC) as the source. While you could go peek at my set, why don't we have some guesses as to the grade and then in a couple of days I will confirm/post it.

Really excited about this one. Hope you enjoy the photos.

ddbird · June 10, 2007 1:22PM

Pretty nice. I can easily see the PL surfaces...

I bet it's gorgeous in hand.

As for the grade...I know what it is...so will simply say its between 60-70

GoldenEyeNumismatics · June 10, 2007 8:58PM

au58

droopyd · June 10, 2007 9:13PM

Nice & crusty - MS64 is my guess (reverse photo is a tad out of focus though).

STONE · June 10, 2007 10:40PM

58/63

I think I see a fingerprint on the right side of the obverse from 2-3 o'clock, but if it was passed up, then for sure a 63 or better.

Very nice coin PE8

Barberman55 · June 11, 2007 8:31AM

Love the toning........would have guessed MS-64, possibly MS-65. Either way she's a beauty. Harry sure has a great inventory.

stephunter · June 11, 2007 8:51AM

Hi Glenn.

I saw this coin in hand the other day and the pictures don't even come close to showing the mirror depth in the fields of this coin. Looks a lot like what I would imagine a branch mint proof to look like. Great score.

Patches · June 11, 2007 10:12AM

AU-58

coinkat · June 11, 2007 10:22AM

I think it is MS and likely in the 64 range. I am not seeing evidence of hairlines or wear... light cabinet friction at worst

MFH · June 11, 2007 10:28AM

I think I've already posted my thoughts on this beautiful MS 65 Gem.

Fantastic coin...love the toning. Great pick up.

Congratulations - its a major purchase.

Shamika · June 11, 2007 10:28AM

MS64 with wonderful toning.

NumisOxide · June 11, 2007 10:45AM

MS64, very sweet!

Dennis88 · June 11, 2007 10:37PM

PonyExpress8 · June 12, 2007 12:55PM

Thanks for the comments everyone. Sorry my reverse photo is out of focus which may have made it more difficult to grade. The grade is PCGS 65 with minimal marks for the grade. The obverse print some have commented on is not readily apparant in hand and blends in with the toning on the coin.

Newest addition to my Barber Half Set/Guess the grade

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