I've been anticipating ever since the start of the thread. I have only ONE Barber coin in my whole collection and it's the last year, 1915. This might convince me to start adding some Barbers to my repertoire. Lol
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.
@joeykoins said:
I've been anticipating ever since the start of the thread. I have only ONE Barber coin in my whole collection and it's the last year, 1915. This might convince me to start adding some Barbers to my repertoire. Lol
If you’re serious, then you’ll have to start going to the “Barbershop”. Lol
But be careful! At some of these dealers, you’ll get a “haircut”!
The last time I was there, they were going to sell me one that I couldn’t afford - it was almost as nice as one of @Eldorado9 ’s. I got out just in the nick of time. It was a “close shave” 😂
@JoeyCoins , in all seriousness, don’t feel bad for having only one. I have only three in my collection - one of each - a Barber Dime, Quarter, and Half.
A day without fine wine and working on your coin collection is like a day without sunshine!!!
@JoeyCoins - GO FOR IT! I like the Barber quarters so much that I sold off pretty much all my nickels and dimes and my Barber halves to free up dollars for my quarter collection.
@Eldorado9 , you’re way too modest. That gorgeous 1913 Dime is graded PR67+, and is one of only four in that grade, NONE higher! I’m not surprised at all to see it indeed has a CAC.
That phenomenal 1914 Half is also PR67+, and is one of only five in that grade, also with NONE higher!!! That too has a CAC!
Your complete Barber collection of Dimes, Quarters and Halves is absolutely SPECTACULAR!!!! WOW!!!!!
A day without fine wine and working on your coin collection is like a day without sunshine!!!
@winesteven said: @Eldorado9 , you’re way too modest. That gorgeous 1913 Dime is graded PR67+, and is one of only four in that grade, NONE higher! I’m not surprised at all to see it indeed has a CAC.
That phenomenal 1914 Half is also PR67+, and is one of only five in that grade, also with NONE higher!!! That too has a CAC!
Your complete Barber collection of Dimes, Quarters and Halves is absolutely SPECTACULAR!!!! WOW!!!!!
Kind Words Sir! Just for clarification, the 1913 dime is not mine yet, but I am likely going to buy it.....I hope...It comes from the Ex. Denali Collection, of which quite a few of my coins originated.
We are in the final stretch> Post up those Barbers.....These last coins, the 1914 quarter and dime, and then all the 1915 coins are some of my favorites.
Alright! Finally, I can show my lone Barber Coin. Lol. Now guy's, please keep in mind, my Barber doesn't measure up to all the beauties you guy's post. However, I do feel my RPM, makes up for it. A little, anyway? Lol.
1915 S/S Dime
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.
Beginning of the US Barber Coins
Charles Barber made his first design by plaster for a silver half dollar in 1891 and it was much different than what the Mint was requiring. Originally, it appears to be based on the British Una and Lion five pound coin that was issued for Queen Victoria in 1839. This isn't too unusual since the early seated liberty design was also inspired by England's coins in the past. This new coin featured a standing liberty named Columbia, with a sword in her right hand and a pole with the liberty's cap on it, in her left hand. Also on the obverse is a partly hidden eagle behind the liberty. The words "LIBERTY" were featured among stars on the rim of the coin, even with stars separating each of the letters. Lastly, "IN GOD WE TRUST" was within rays that originated from the lady Liberty.
The reverse of the coin featured wreath of agriculture with a small heraldic eagle with shield within the wreath. The eagle was holding the three arrows and olive branch, which it has in many older designs. It featured the "E Pluribus Unum" banner, rays extending from the eagle, stars above it's head and circular clouds. The design of this coin was spectacular and quite elaborate. A depiction of this prototype pattern coin is show below:
Thanks to all who contributed to this Fantastic thread on the Barber series. A varied, and beautiful series of coins in American numismatics. Happy Collecting.
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This one has a bit of the Mumps going on.
This is an S?S which PCGS will not accept as a major variety even though it is much easier to see than the 11-S/S.
Need 1907 .25c and .10c Nice coins guys, keep them coming.
1907 O .10c
PR67CAM, PCGS with CAC. PCGS Pop 6, only 3 finer.
I'm confident @ricko will approve with his coveted Ricko BW sticker!
My collecting “Pride & Joy” is my PCGS Registry Dansco 7070 Set:
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/design-type-sets/complete-dansco-7070-modified-type-set-1796-date/publishedset/213996
Need the 1910 Quarter and Dime
How about another 10 Half?
I've been anticipating ever since the start of the thread. I have only ONE Barber coin in my whole collection and it's the last year, 1915. This might convince me to start adding some Barbers to my repertoire. Lol
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.If you’re serious, then you’ll have to start going to the “Barbershop”. Lol
But be careful! At some of these dealers, you’ll get a “haircut”!
The last time I was there, they were going to sell me one that I couldn’t afford - it was almost as nice as one of @Eldorado9 ’s. I got out just in the nick of time. It was a “close shave” 😂
@JoeyCoins , in all seriousness, don’t feel bad for having only one. I have only three in my collection - one of each - a Barber Dime, Quarter, and Half.
My collecting “Pride & Joy” is my PCGS Registry Dansco 7070 Set:
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/design-type-sets/complete-dansco-7070-modified-type-set-1796-date/publishedset/213996
@JoeyCoins - GO FOR IT! I like the Barber quarters so much that I sold off pretty much all my nickels and dimes and my Barber halves to free up dollars for my quarter collection.
1910 Quarter and Dime Here:
Post 1911 .50c .25c. and .10c
PR67+CAM - PCGS w/CAC - PCGS pop only 1 (4 finer).
My collecting “Pride & Joy” is my PCGS Registry Dansco 7070 Set:
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/design-type-sets/complete-dansco-7070-modified-type-set-1796-date/publishedset/213996
Proof 68 CAC
1912 half and Quarter, both in 67+ CAC. Love the colors.
Here's the last of my only three Barber coins: PR67CAM, PCGS w/CAC, PCGS Pop = 6, only 1 finer. Will @ricko award his coveted BW sticker?
My collecting “Pride & Joy” is my PCGS Registry Dansco 7070 Set:
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/design-type-sets/complete-dansco-7070-modified-type-set-1796-date/publishedset/213996
Nice '13 Proof Half; looks like it needs a friend!
I was hoping someone would post a nice '13 S Quarter next; I don't have one. This '13 P will have to do:
I found this one in the wild a few years back.
JeffM, you have a lot of great coins, but this 13-s is just spectacular to my eye....Gorgeous!
Here is the 1913 Dime: Proof Mintage=622
The 1914 Half in Pf-67+. Ex. Gardner Collection. Proof Mintage=380
@Eldorado9 , you’re way too modest. That gorgeous 1913 Dime is graded PR67+, and is one of only four in that grade, NONE higher! I’m not surprised at all to see it indeed has a CAC.
That phenomenal 1914 Half is also PR67+, and is one of only five in that grade, also with NONE higher!!! That too has a CAC!
Your complete Barber collection of Dimes, Quarters and Halves is absolutely SPECTACULAR!!!! WOW!!!!!
My collecting “Pride & Joy” is my PCGS Registry Dansco 7070 Set:
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/design-type-sets/complete-dansco-7070-modified-type-set-1796-date/publishedset/213996
Adding a business strike!
Kind Words Sir! Just for clarification, the 1913 dime is not mine yet, but I am likely going to buy it.....I hope...It comes from the Ex. Denali Collection, of which quite a few of my coins originated.
We are in the final stretch> Post up those Barbers.....These last coins, the 1914 quarter and dime, and then all the 1915 coins are some of my favorites.
Old phots; I believe the coin is a lot nicer than shown. It's in a PCGS MS62 holder.
On to 1915!
Here's the 1915 Half in my Everyman set:
1915 Half in PF-67+
1915 Dime in PF-65
A stunning PF-67+ from the Dakota Barber Proof set.
The End. Thanks for all of the Great Pictures of Great Coins.
Ken
Alright! Finally, I can show my lone Barber Coin. Lol. Now guy's, please keep in mind, my Barber doesn't measure up to all the beauties you guy's post. However, I do feel my RPM, makes up for it. A little, anyway? Lol.
1915 S/S Dime
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.My only Barber— a dime. Great thread!
Beginning of the US Barber Coins
Charles Barber made his first design by plaster for a silver half dollar in 1891 and it was much different than what the Mint was requiring. Originally, it appears to be based on the British Una and Lion five pound coin that was issued for Queen Victoria in 1839. This isn't too unusual since the early seated liberty design was also inspired by England's coins in the past. This new coin featured a standing liberty named Columbia, with a sword in her right hand and a pole with the liberty's cap on it, in her left hand. Also on the obverse is a partly hidden eagle behind the liberty. The words "LIBERTY" were featured among stars on the rim of the coin, even with stars separating each of the letters. Lastly, "IN GOD WE TRUST" was within rays that originated from the lady Liberty.
The reverse of the coin featured wreath of agriculture with a small heraldic eagle with shield within the wreath. The eagle was holding the three arrows and olive branch, which it has in many older designs. It featured the "E Pluribus Unum" banner, rays extending from the eagle, stars above it's head and circular clouds. The design of this coin was spectacular and quite elaborate. A depiction of this prototype pattern coin is show below:
Thanks to all who contributed to this Fantastic thread on the Barber series. A varied, and beautiful series of coins in American numismatics. Happy Collecting.
Continue to post random Barber Pics
My only Barber at the moment. If you had to pick only one Barber to own, why not the lowest mintage of the halves?
Everybody Loves the 1914 half! Great looking coin!