If anyone has the opportunity to visit Harlan J. Berk in Chicago -

originalisbest

They've got some real treats on display that allow mere mortals such as me to appreciate such things, barring attendance of a major auction or show. Quite a few early mintmarked Buffalos in Gem PCGS 65 through 67, as well as gem early Buffalo proofs - an 1892 Proof set, cent through dollar (with a PCGS quarter in 67 DCAM with a light peripheral golden tone that caught my eye especially. The half was a mere 66DCAM.) A 1879 proof set, including the Trade Dollar was on display as well. Oh yeah, and a beauty (was it a PCGS MS-64? With some overall gold tone to it) 1916 Standing Lib.

Forgive my somewhat hazy recollection, I was a bit overdazzled. I walked out with a real nice 1854 PCGS AU-55 type 1 gold dollar - but I sure would like to be the owner of that 67DCAM '92 quarter. You imagine the "perfect" Barber quarter - and that was it, or at least tied for tops! I've yet to see better.

NoGvmnt

"You imagine the "perfect" Barber quarter - and that was it, or at least tied for tops! I've yet to see better."


How about a 1902 Proof 63 Barber?


Both the Obverse and the Reverse are True Mirrors, I will be rescanning the pictures over the weekend.

originalisbest

Very nice '02! I will have to give the nod (slightly) to the '92 in 67DCAM I saw, because it really was a shockingly black and white cameo.

Nonetheless, yours is, I'm sure even better than your photo indicates. Please don't think I'm denigrating your fine piece - as the number of proof Barber anything I own totals exactly zero. The best I can offer are some nice AU-58s, and one lone 1914-P in MS-63.

cosmicdebris

I have been to his shop and he's got quite the place.

agentjim007

Haven't been there in a while but I walked in about a year ago and saw 2 PCGS $20's that caught my eye. First a MS61 1873. I knew it would be too expensive but I said could I see that coin anyway. I turned it over and it was priced at $800. I didn't ask is that the best he could do, I bought it before he could think. The other was an 1879 MS61 at $900. Scarfed that one up also. Boy I wish whoever priced those did it full time because I never found another deal close to those. I sold both of them for very nice profits.

richbeat

Did you get to meet Tom Delorey? He contributes articles to COINage magazine (contributing editor). If you get the chance, ask him about his Honduran die varieties.

Windycity

Here's are pics of the 92 quarter... it looks even better to the naked eye. Also, here's the proof 67 DCAM Morgan - equally nice!!!