Junk Barber type
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I bought a bunch of 90% recently.
The hoard included lower grade Barber dimes, quarters, and Halves. No better dates.
What premium over other 90% should it be worth?
Yorkshireman,Obsessed collector of round, metallic pieces of history.Hunting for Latin American colonial portraits plus cool US & British coins.
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Define lower grade. If they are near slicks, pretty much zero. If they are AG, maybe 10% if you can find someone who wants them. If full GOOD, maybe 20% on the dimes and quarters, but more on the halves.
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My first thought was................ PO-1's.
A couple of things... Are you absolutely sure you can't see any dates? Are they problem free, no damage? Major premiums for straight graded PO-1's.
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I don’t say you couldn’t see dates. I said they are no key date coins.
Never mind.
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try asking on the precious metals forum
Sounds like a solid find! Lower-grade Barber coins usually don’t go for much more than spot price—maybe 10-20% extra, unless you’ve got some rare dates or nicer condition ones. Otherwise, they’re pretty much like regular junk silver.
The value of the silver content now exceeds the numismatic premium. No premium for low grade Barbers.
Me - Barber raw circs - if G04 or better Like them - I would put them in 2x2 - grade them then price them at CDN CPG - put in raw coin brouse box (show retail). They are good sellers. If less than G04 most likely BV plus 5-10 pct or some other amt based on pct G04 (better date). Many seeking this material for their raw coin albums. A super deal for them.
Look at the P-01 populations vs the dates you have. Could have a few premiums there.
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My local silver dealer sells these at times. Most are AG/G and very occasionally will I find a VG or Fine. I have found a few better quality pieces that are VF.
They dont care anything about a premium for the coin, only what it weighs.
Well I guess so. If P01 send it in right?
I'd say at least a 10% premium, and a bit more for the halves. I'd love to see a pic.
Dave
26 times face is what I've been paying for Barber. I would add that I nitpick, looking for scarcer dates and better grades. Have found 1909-S dime in good (no damage). 1907 half dollar full rims, good +. $40 value for $15.60.
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95% of collectors and stackers I know will pay a premium for barber coinage over more generic 90% like Washington quarters, roosies or 90% kennedies. Will it make you rich, proabably not, but still a few dollars for each $1FV...
But will DEALERS pay any premium ... I doubt it.