What Do You Think Series: 1892-O Barber Quarter FS-901 Clashed Dies PCGS AU58
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Thank you everyone for your previous comments on the 1919-D Standing Liberty quarter that was found in the raw then graded as PCGS MS63 FH. Here is another choice uncirculated specimen of a Barber Quarter from New Orleans - 1892. For FS-901, population per our hosts comprise of AU55 (3), MS63 (1), and MS64 (1). Thanks in advance for thoughts and comments:
Due to the clashing, it seems more difficult to ascertain a grade for this piece.
- Tim
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
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From those photos it looks AU. The strange/soft strike could be helping to give it a more worn look. Surfaces look dipped/cleaned to some extent. Doesn't give me the wholesome vibe and would never think choice unc from these photos. No idea on the "rarity" or desirability on this variety....never gave much thought to clashed Barber quarters in the past as many had them.
The host coin surfaces seem over dipped and the clash is all this has going for it.
Ugghhh. I hate trying to take pictures with my cell phone.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
The first picture shows a lot of horizontal hairlines on the face, so I would be inclined to say AU55-MS61. I can't put my finger on actual wear. The reverse die is a bit messed up from the clash, with the fields looking a bit sunken around the peripheral lettering. This will affect the strike on the reverse at places like the eagle's knuckles.
Cool clashing!
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I am sure that it looks far better in hand.
My cell phone pix suck also
BHNC #203
I have had two of these attributed, including the top pop MS64. I think that it is a cool variety, but I really like varieties.
BST transactions: dbldie55, jayPem, 78saen, UltraHighRelief, nibanny, liefgold, FallGuy, lkeigwin, mbogoman, Sandman70gt, keets, joeykoins, ianrussell (@GC), EagleEye, ThePennyLady, GRANDAM, Ilikecolor, Gluggo, okiedude, Voyageur, LJenkins11, fastfreddie, ms70, pursuitofliberty, ZoidMeister,Coin Finder, GotTheBug, edwardjulio, Coinnmore, Nickpatton, Namvet69,...
So the FS-901 designation is the die clash? Having observed (online) how many problems New Orleans seems to have had during the Barber era, I would hesitate to weigh in on a grade opinion, particularly a far as "overdipped" or whatever. I've seen (again, online) quite a few dimes with weird luster and/or extremely weak/flat strikes that straight graded MS.
I guess I will have to send it in and we will see... with True View imaging. I will report back here when done.
The die clash seems more noticeable from the front of the nose to the chin-neck area. Any other favorite pick-up points?
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
The 1892-O Die Clash quarter is being graded right now by our hosts here in January/February 2020. Will post True View images along with the grade when completed.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
It looks AU55/58 to me and overdipped/washed out.
But good luck with it!
Considering your comment:
I'd say 62, there is too much chatter on the face & cheek for a higher grade, me thinks
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Another PUP is the two points of the Star on the back of LIBERTY's neck.
BST transactions: dbldie55, jayPem, 78saen, UltraHighRelief, nibanny, liefgold, FallGuy, lkeigwin, mbogoman, Sandman70gt, keets, joeykoins, ianrussell (@GC), EagleEye, ThePennyLady, GRANDAM, Ilikecolor, Gluggo, okiedude, Voyageur, LJenkins11, fastfreddie, ms70, pursuitofliberty, ZoidMeister,Coin Finder, GotTheBug, edwardjulio, Coinnmore, Nickpatton, Namvet69,...
RIGHT!!! and I see stars protruding from the front of the neck as well. Nice PUP.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
The coin came back from PCGS as 1892-O 25C Clashed Dies FS-901. The grade is AU58.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
nice! congrats
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Great Everyman grade!
BST transactions: dbldie55, jayPem, 78saen, UltraHighRelief, nibanny, liefgold, FallGuy, lkeigwin, mbogoman, Sandman70gt, keets, joeykoins, ianrussell (@GC), EagleEye, ThePennyLady, GRANDAM, Ilikecolor, Gluggo, okiedude, Voyageur, LJenkins11, fastfreddie, ms70, pursuitofliberty, ZoidMeister,Coin Finder, GotTheBug, edwardjulio, Coinnmore, Nickpatton, Namvet69,...
Great find and great results!
I am very pleased. As I said earlier, I was unable to get a good picture. The TrueView looks fabulous.!
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Clashed dies don't get enough respect in my opinion. There's some dramatic clashes out there. The first one pictured, on a 1913 Var 1 5c is known as the "Lone Ranger" clash. At least four different dies are known that show this clash-
The second one is one of the strongest I've seen. It's a double clash with rotation between clashes.
UPDATE: The 1892-O PC58 Clashed Dies did not pass at CAC.
Have a great day everyone.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
wow.
thanks for the update and i'm bummed the SL quarter did not pass. from the TV, it did have more mint "staining" or is it leftover dip residue? on the obv than the original images could show. STILL, an obviously very very nice purchase and result.