Another grading opinion on Barber Half plz..

aussielover · July 11, 2004 1:51AM

I guess I do have a few that are "hmmm" grades, but they are so original

Here's a 1910 Barber Half I need your opinion on:

Thanks,
Brian

Russ · July 11, 2004 1:53AM

VF25.

Russ, NCNE

wingedliberty · July 11, 2004 1:59AM

I agree with Russ. VF25 all the way.

Placid · July 11, 2004 2:01AM

30 At least that is what pcgs graded my 1908 that looks like this ones twin wear wise.

ms70 · July 11, 2004 2:04AM

30

aussielover · July 11, 2004 2:09AM

VF25

... If it's true it's definite

What makes you think it's VF25 or even 30?

Russ · July 11, 2004 2:14AM

I based my grade on my very scientific WAG method.

Russ, NCNE

Placid · July 11, 2004 2:17AM

Dave99B · July 11, 2004 3:22AM

I'm seeing a VF20....

Dave

jdimmick · July 11, 2004 3:49AM

Vf-20 at PCGS.

ARCO · July 11, 2004 4:01AM

I am a spoil sport here. The 1910 comes with a bit stronger LIBERTY and is usually overgraded a bit. I would call it a F15 or F18, and would not buy it or sell it as a VF. I think that it is a damn fine looking Barber half though.

Just my opinion though, and I think that ANACS & NGC would definitely grade it VF. For VF grades I look for complete bottom wing feather detail and three full lines on the Eagles left wing.

Tyler

1910 VF20 Even though the LIBERTY is very strong, the overall details are about VF. VF20-25 is the grade I have given this one.

291fifth · July 11, 2004 4:26AM

F-15. Nice coin but it doesn't meet the standard for VF. No more gradeflation.

aussielover · July 11, 2004 4:57AM

Thanks for all your opinions.

Like the "spoil sport"

has mentioned, I too have to agree it is no more than F18 imo.

Brian

Cratylus · July 11, 2004 11:39AM

Since there isn't a true F-18 grade (and that's a shame), this has to be a F-15. It's just a little short of detail on the wing feathers and LIBERTY to call it a VF20. Sorry.

Cratylus · July 11, 2004 11:42AM

Almost forgot...

Tyler's coin is a full VF25. The laurel wreath detail is better than a VF25 and the wing feather detail is classic VF25 (3 feathers left, 2 feathers right). In fact, I wouldn't be against calling it a weak VF30.

MFH · July 11, 2004 11:48AM

Brian,

As Tyler mentioned, the 1910 does come with a decent strike, however that doesn't hurt this coin. It a borderline VF 20, and as Cary mentioned, its too bad there isn't a F 18 grade.

Regardless whether or not its a F15, F18, or a VF 20, its a very nice coin.

Nice pick up.

Placid · July 11, 2004 12:01PM

Where do you get info on grading barber halfs? Red book?

Another grading opinion on Barber Half plz..

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