@Mr_Spud said:
I’m liking this one today for some reason even though I don’t really know what it is🌞
When I saw the obverse scrolling down, I thought it might be a handy type of coin. Once I saw the reverse, however, I drew a blank on what it might be.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Here's something I have sitting around. I got it a while ago in trade. It's pretty cool, but I really have no interest in collecting these. Pix courtesy Barberkeys...
Another newp purchased this afternoon. The 1912-P Quarter Eagle is a semi-scarcer date. This one is BU + (in a raw state) and then some. I like it! I will be sending it off to our hosts soon.
Tim
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
@sedulous said:
Another newp purchased this afternoon. The 1912-P Quarter Eagle is a semi-scarcer date. This one is BU + (in a raw state) and then some. I like it! I will be sending it off to our hosts soon.
Tim
I see some light wear on the cheek bone so it may come back as an AU58. It's still a very nice coin that I wouldn't mind owning.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
I am assembling a date set of these, AU55-58 from 1908 thru 1915 and Mint State 63-64 from 1925 thru 1929. That one would fit in well in my set, tho I like 'em with a little color. Here is the one I have-AU55-
@PerryHall said:
I see some light wear on the cheek bone so it may come back as an AU58. It's still a very nice coin that I wouldn't mind owning.
@sedulous said:
Might be wear. Might be a weaker strike which is a regular occurrence for 1912 as well, Not seeing a luster break when rotating in the light. Definitely borderline!
@PerryHall
Let me show you what I feel to be an example and I probably have shared the 1914-D before. I just learned our hosts grade it MS64+ (#43269177 and so new the TrueView hasn't quite come out yet). It was through the conservation process here in the last couple of weeks. The 1912 came from the exact same source and previous collection. Now all coins are different but I see the cheek almost similar here with the 1912 cheek not as struck up (or whatever because of being incuse). The 1912 I see less feather definition - and a viewer might (probably) be right on that being wear. I bought this 1914-D at a full price $25 more than AU58 level... so I am risking it grabbing the 1912 and other quarter eagles if getting AU58's perhaps but the 1914-D was not AU. I think this is all very fascinating and I appreciate the debate! I am always learning. 1914-D $2.50 Indian Gold PCGS MS64+ (image before conservation) is flashier and better struck-up on the obverse. Compare vs. the 1912-P with light yellow gold coloration and grainy surfaces which might be an AU58 but I grade as an MS62 or thereabouts (I would see wear on the reverse?). Fuljenz/Winter book for the 1912 states "On the obverse, there may be some weakness at the center":
1914-D...
1912...
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Purchased these two cool Hong Kong ingots off of lay-a-way for $125. each in December 1990 ($250. total). One similar ingot, it seems, had an auction result earlier this year for $372 in July at Heritage. "British Colony. Xiangxin Gold Shop Xianggang Yintao Ingot of 1 Tael ND (c. 1960's)".
Ingot #1
Ingot #2
Up Close Side-by-Side
I was told at the time they come in pairs.
Photo courtesy of Heritage Auctions
Lay-a-way Slip with seller info removed
Pretty unique and cool. I like it.
T
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Darrell, Believe it or not. I had it sent in for conservation first. I expect one of two outcomes: either it was (1) declined for a process to conserve and sent for grading or (2) it was conserved but the process didn't work well to remove green crud.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Darrell, Believe it or not. I had it sent in for conservation first. I expect one of two outcomes: either it was (1) declined for a process to conserve and sent for grading or (2) it was conserved but the process didn't work well to remove green crud.
Darrell, Believe it or not. I had it sent in for conservation first. I expect one of two outcomes: either it was (1) declined for a process to conserve and sent for grading or (2) it was conserved but the process didn't work well to remove green crud.
I think it is likely that the green stuff is wax from an old leather pouch, not PVC. If it is wax, a solvent such as lacquer thinner would take it right off.
Darrell, Believe it or not. I had it sent in for conservation first. I expect one of two outcomes: either it was (1) declined for a process to conserve and sent for grading or (2) it was conserved but the process didn't work well to remove green crud.
I think it is likely that the green stuff is wax from an old leather pouch, not PVC. If it is wax, a solvent such as lacquer thinner would take it right off.
You know, I got a number of coins out of this deal. I have a 1907-P Quarter Eagle also with the same green nodule issues... Where I noticed it with the 1897, I missed the 1907 $2.50 only after sending in the coins. I wonder what they will feel about that one as well. On the 1897 $2.50, they didn't send me any notes on what they did other than a cost invoice where they put on an Evaluation fee of $10. that's it.
1907-P Quarter Eagle Gold
You should see the green nodule(s) on the Obverse just above the back side of the hair, hair bun.
T
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Comments
Here's one I like
Clashes, cracks and a "mouse on the nose"
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
Todd - BHNC #242
Hey there Todd! That's a pretty half!
Another date I like is the 1898-S Barber Quarter. This one is XF-45 CAC. How is it not an AU????
I like my PCGS AU53 1913 Var 1 3 1/2 legged Buff-
I’m liking this one today for some reason even though I don’t really know what it is🌞
Mr_Spud
When I saw the obverse scrolling down, I thought it might be a handy type of coin. Once I saw the reverse, however, I drew a blank on what it might be.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Here is a coin I DON'T like so I obtained a replacement
Don't Like
Do Like
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
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Yours doesn't have the inscription on the reverse.
Looks like a medal blank that can be repurposed as needed.
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I like 1936-D quarters! This one is in my uncirculated set. PC-66...
I'd like to find one that's more frosty, even if it's a 65.
Mr_Spud
Those dimes @sedulous posted got me thinking. Pulled this one up ... and smiled
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
Todd - BHNC #242
Nice coin! - Tim
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
I like this one (still raw):
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
And another one, PC58:
l
It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
@paesan. My '35-P picked-up on July 31st last year... it is still in its raw state:
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
I like this coin when I bought it raw. I thought it would grade but it came back in an AU detail holder. Still not a bad 11-S!
I think this 1908-S Indian Cent has a healthy look!
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Greetings! For tonight, a Buffalo Nickel that I think Mr. K will like....
I like that '13 T1 also, Lenny.
This one as well, PC65RB:
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
I like this one very much 🌝
Mr_Spud
@Mr_Spud wow! nice
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
One of the prettiest Flying Eagle cents I've ever seen. I sure would like to be the owner.
Who wouldn't like to own that one!!!! WOW!
Here's something I have sitting around. I got it a while ago in trade. It's pretty cool, but I really have no interest in collecting these. Pix courtesy Barberkeys...
This is one of my favorites 🌞
Mr_Spud
This is the Civil war era token I'd like to have the most-
I'm not the owner of this one but I saved the image simply because I thought it was so beautiful...
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Possibly not an AU because of the lack of luster
Still nice
BHNC #203
Nice lower mintage, tough date
BHNC #203
nice, tougher date.
BHNC #203
Another newp purchased this afternoon. The 1912-P Quarter Eagle is a semi-scarcer date. This one is BU + (in a raw state) and then some. I like it! I will be sending it off to our hosts soon.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Looks like a keeper to me!
Absolutely! I think it's gorgeous!
I see some light wear on the cheek bone so it may come back as an AU58. It's still a very nice coin that I wouldn't mind owning.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
I am assembling a date set of these, AU55-58 from 1908 thru 1915 and Mint State 63-64 from 1925 thru 1929. That one would fit in well in my set, tho I like 'em with a little color. Here is the one I have-AU55-
@sedulous edit:
EDIT: @koynekwest - Great color!
@PerryHall
Let me show you what I feel to be an example and I probably have shared the 1914-D before. I just learned our hosts grade it MS64+ (#43269177 and so new the TrueView hasn't quite come out yet). It was through the conservation process here in the last couple of weeks. The 1912 came from the exact same source and previous collection. Now all coins are different but I see the cheek almost similar here with the 1912 cheek not as struck up (or whatever because of being incuse). The 1912 I see less feather definition - and a viewer might (probably) be right on that being wear. I bought this 1914-D at a full price $25 more than AU58 level... so I am risking it grabbing the 1912 and other quarter eagles if getting AU58's perhaps but the 1914-D was not AU. I think this is all very fascinating and I appreciate the debate! I am always learning. 1914-D $2.50 Indian Gold PCGS MS64+ (image before conservation) is flashier and better struck-up on the obverse. Compare vs. the 1912-P with light yellow gold coloration and grainy surfaces which might be an AU58 but I grade as an MS62 or thereabouts (I would see wear on the reverse?). Fuljenz/Winter book for the 1912 states "On the obverse, there may be some weakness at the center":
1914-D...
1912...
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
I like my colorful 1913 Var 1 set of Buffs. I've had the Philly Mint one for nearly 40 years. They are MS64, MS65, and MS64 respectively-
Purchased these two cool Hong Kong ingots off of lay-a-way for $125. each in December 1990 ($250. total). One similar ingot, it seems, had an auction result earlier this year for $372 in July at Heritage. "British Colony. Xiangxin Gold Shop Xianggang Yintao Ingot of 1 Tael ND (c. 1960's)".
Ingot #1
Ingot #2
Up Close Side-by-Side
I was told at the time they come in pairs.
Photo courtesy of Heritage Auctions
Lay-a-way Slip with seller info removed
Pretty unique and cool. I like it.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Very eclectic bunch of collectors we are! How about some palladium today?
Or holographic silver perhaps?
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How about a Bust Dime this morning with some rather electric color ... not sure I've shown her in this thread. Definately a coin I like!
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
Todd - BHNC #242
Just returned from our hosts today. Very pleased with how the grades turned out! Good Saturday everyone!
1897-P Quarter Eagle Gold. Underrated.
That 1914-D! Quarter Eagle Gold now in PCGS Holder.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
I’m liking this one today 🌞
Mr_Spud
I really like my super strong doubled die obverse and doubled die reverse early die state 1934 quarter-
Curious why you didn't remove the old PVC crap off that 97 before you submitted?
Darrell, Believe it or not. I had it sent in for conservation first. I expect one of two outcomes: either it was (1) declined for a process to conserve and sent for grading or (2) it was conserved but the process didn't work well to remove green crud.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Yikes! Sure looks like it should come off.
A very pretty Jefferson 5c. Unfortunately it's not mine. I came pretty close to owning it, tho.
I think it is likely that the green stuff is wax from an old leather pouch, not PVC. If it is wax, a solvent such as lacquer thinner would take it right off.
You know, I got a number of coins out of this deal. I have a 1907-P Quarter Eagle also with the same green nodule issues... Where I noticed it with the 1897, I missed the 1907 $2.50 only after sending in the coins. I wonder what they will feel about that one as well. On the 1897 $2.50, they didn't send me any notes on what they did other than a cost invoice where they put on an Evaluation fee of $10. that's it.
1907-P Quarter Eagle Gold
You should see the green nodule(s) on the Obverse just above the back side of the hair, hair bun.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.