I haven't posted here in a while ... I thought I'd show how I keep looking for coins until I find the right one ... for my 1908 quarter, I have been through four specimens now. The first was the Glenn Church PCGS MS66, a very original coin in an older yellow-green label holder. I don't have good pics of this coin, but here are pics from Heritage:
At the time I thought the obverse was somewhat dark. If I still had the coin today, I would probably appreciate it more than I did then. Sadly, after I sold this coin, it was cracked out and dipped. It reholdered as an MS64 (probably should have been MS65), and then I lost track of it. I hate seeing original toned coins dipped out. in this case, the crackout guy got burned.
My next 1908 came to me from Teletrade in an old PCGS MS65 holder, that regraded PCGS MS66:
I liked the toning and the arm's length eye appeal on this piece, but the portrait did have some marks, so the coin was not a PQ MS66. So I then went ahead and bought this PCGS MS66 out of a Heritage auction:
This coin was technically cleaner than the other two, although it was not quite as exciting in eye appeal as the previous coin. Still it was the nicer I had encountered thus far. Then, finally, I had the opportunity to buy a PCGS MS67 from the recently dispersed collection of Dale Friend. This coin has very original pewter grey toning, but what really stands out are the flawless obverse surfaces.
Here is a 1908 quarter I can't find fault with, at least on the obverse !!! I liked the reverse of the first coin ex Church the best though ... but that will never be seen again, now that it has been dipped.
With each date in the collection potentially turned over in this fashion, one can see how it takes years to build a collection that one is truly satisfied with !!!
Thanks for showing the group of 1908 quarters. If it were I in the same situation, I very well would have kept the first coin in the 65 holder. Its a shame someone dipped it out...sometimes toning will hide a minor imperfection and once dipped the coin gets a lower grade. [ As was the case on that coin . ]
Really like your latest additions from Dale's set.
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Do your best to avoid circular arguments, as it will help you reason better, because better reasoning is often a result of avoiding circular arguments.
1897-S PCGS XF45 is in the mail to me today. I'm sure I will consumate the deal and then gt it Truviewed. I'm like a kid in a candy store and can't wait for it.
And the grade is.......................... It's VF-30 all you guys were real close. VF25 was the concensus. Craig, you have to busting at the seems-----------congrats. Be sure to let us all see it.
<< <i>1897-S PCGS XF45 is in the mail to me today. I'm sure I will consumate the deal and then gt it Truviewed. I'm like a kid in a candy store and can't wait for it. >>
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Just chiming in to say great coins as well, esp that 05o MFH, & congrats to Craig Petersen!
And welcome tombr-- another mid grade collector it appears. Man, you have posted 3 x 1904 s, a beauty 97 s, etc. making me think you must have a basement lab like ARCO !! What else have you been hiding ? How many 93 s and 95 s you got? Seriously, Thanks for 'coming out of the closet' and posting here -- great to have another one aboard!
Don
Do your best to avoid circular arguments, as it will help you reason better, because better reasoning is often a result of avoiding circular arguments.
Well I finally made it through all 38 web pages on this thread... I had to change my shorts when I stumbled across the NGC 1908-O Half posted on 2/1/07 Oh Boy What a Coin!!!
Here's a sweet little lady that followed me home not too long ago, she's a little off... but I like em that way.
To Err Is Human.... To Collect Err's Is Just Too Much Darn Tootin Fun!
It's nice to see some Barber's being posted here that have a certain twist to them, like being broadstruck.......quite cool. Thanks for posting them on this thread!
Not only are broadstruck barber halves not very often seen, two of those dates are great dates on their own, the 97-s and 98-O. Neat coins.
I have an 1895-O in ANACS AU58 with a struck through defect and PL surfaces. No picture available at this time, it's locked up at the bank. If I get the chance I will post a picture of it.
I find that collecting error coins along with a series is an enjoyable pursuit.
I have an 1895-O in ANACS AU58 with a struck through defect and PL surfaces. I'd love to see this
Here's the first Barber Half error that I purchased it's 3% Off Center.
As a first year Denver mint delivery its a really neat coin as the obverse is completely PL where as the reverse has business strike luster.
In my research if you where to tally up all the major Barber Quarter and Half errors, including Partial Collars, Off centers, Broadstrikes, Double Struck, Die Caps, and Brockages... you be hard pressed to find 30+/- coins.
So it adds a bit of extra patience required for the hunt.
(Sorry as the pics really do not do this coin justice)
To Err Is Human.... To Collect Err's Is Just Too Much Darn Tootin Fun!
Your addition to this thread of the "other" Barber is a welcome addition. I'm speachless.....
Broadstruck,
Where you found the 97-S & 98-O Broadstrikes also had that 06-D ...
Peter,
You're so right, adding unusual strikings to the regular set certainly adds a bit of interest to the set. I wish I had the image of my 1901 Phila Dime in PCGS 58 with a 10% O/C. Would really like to see the 95-O struck-thru with P/L surfaces.
Great coins everyone.
Keep them coming ... who said this Thread was "dead" ???
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My quarters are much nicer in hand than my halves. Once I locate a decent 01-S for inclusion in this set I'd like to have a True-View set of images taken...however the rumor persists that this service is no longer available. [ I was told at FUN this past January that the service was discontinued - then I saw all sorts of images posted - sort of irritating. ]
Oh, and Broadstruck, I'll trade you a certain 1898-O half you just acquired...
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MFH, My 5% O/C MS64 Seated Quarter (Oops I hope I don't get shunned from this Barber thread by typing "Seated") posted below was just Tru-View'd a few weeks ago, as I received the image on 9/29/07. I too hope that PCGS continues this service as I have a multitude of coins I want to crossover and Tru-View'd.
P.S. Yikes No trades on the B/S.
To Err Is Human.... To Collect Err's Is Just Too Much Darn Tootin Fun!
Mike an awesome quarter. Broadstruck those are great coins. Thanks for sharing. I will get the camera going on a couple of my new ones next week. I have a show in Portland to attend in a couple of days so buried getting ready for that.
<< <i>MFH, My 5% O/C MS64 Seated Quarter (Oops I hope I don't get shunned from this Barber thread by typing "Seated") posted below was just Tru-View'd a few weeks ago, as I received the image on 9/29/07. >>
SEATED, SEATED, SEATED,.....so there. They're a tough bunch over on the Seated threads. Thanks Craig for coming to my defense, I'm glad to see that the "Barber Dudes" stick up for one another.
I want to give a very public thank you to Barry Swartz. I'm sure we are both happy with the deal made.
I also just sent three coins in and had two body bags on 1905-P's (bummer-cleaning and questionable toning-back to the pocket) but did make a PCGS AU55 1894-O. Anyone interested?
$300-$350 or so. Not expensive, just can't find any.
I'll gladly trade that 94-O AU55 for one. Plus, I'll throw in a raw 05-P that PCGS states has altered surfaces or cleaning. Your choice. Heck, I'll trade my PCGS AU50 1905-P and one of the raw 05-P's for a XF45 05-P. I could get even crazier.
Tell you what, if anyone finds a PCGS XF45 05-P for me and I consumate the deal, I'll give you on of the raw 05-Ps. Both are XF/AU pieces. How does that sound for a bribe?
I'd really like the set done by the time Baltimore rolls around so I can show Mr. Q. David Bowers in person.
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Just got this one in the mail a few days ago.
It's an MS61 in a green label holder.
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Added a duplicate of one of the toughest dates in the half dollar set...
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At the time I thought the obverse was somewhat dark. If I still had the coin today, I would probably appreciate it more than I did then. Sadly, after I sold this coin, it was cracked out and dipped. It reholdered as an MS64 (probably should have been MS65), and then I lost track of it. I hate seeing original toned coins dipped out. in this case, the crackout guy got burned.
My next 1908 came to me from Teletrade in an old PCGS MS65 holder, that regraded PCGS MS66:
I liked the toning and the arm's length eye appeal on this piece, but the portrait did have some marks, so the coin was not a PQ MS66. So I then went ahead and bought this PCGS MS66 out of a Heritage auction:
This coin was technically cleaner than the other two, although it was not quite as exciting in eye appeal as the previous coin. Still it was the nicer I had encountered thus far. Then, finally, I had the opportunity to buy a PCGS MS67 from the recently dispersed collection of Dale Friend. This coin has very original pewter grey toning, but what really stands out are the flawless obverse surfaces.
Here is a 1908 quarter I can't find fault with, at least on the obverse !!! I liked the reverse of the first coin ex Church the best though ... but that will never be seen again, now that it has been dipped.
With each date in the collection potentially turned over in this fashion, one can see how it takes years to build a collection that one is truly satisfied with !!!
Best,
Sunnywood
Sunnywood's Rainbow-Toned Morgans (Retired)
Sunnywood's Barber Quarters (Retired)
Doug,
Thanks for showing the group of 1908 quarters. If it were I in the same situation,
I very well would have kept the first coin in the 65 holder. Its a shame someone
dipped it out...sometimes toning will hide a minor imperfection and once dipped
the coin gets a lower grade. [ As was the case on that coin . ]
Really like your latest additions from Dale's set.
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New Barber Purchases
PCGS gave it a VF25.
Don
Sorry to bring us back to the beginning... so to speak, but I happened to pick this up today. It's in an old NGC fatty:
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Craig, you have to busting at the seems-----------congrats. Be sure to let us all see it.
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Bluelobster - love the color on the half!!
Congratulations on the 97-S! Glad to see you are near the end...will have to have a cyber-beer to celebrate!
Mike, that 05-O looks too good to be true!
Lots of nice coin pics being posted...keep the thread going!
<< <i>1897-S PCGS XF45 is in the mail to me today. I'm sure I will consumate the deal and then gt it Truviewed. I'm like a kid in a candy store and can't wait for it. >>
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<< <i>MFH that 05-O half is a sweet slider
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And welcome tombr-- another mid grade collector it appears. Man, you have posted 3 x 1904 s, a beauty 97 s, etc. making me think you must have a basement lab like ARCO !! What else have you been hiding ? How many 93 s and 95 s you got?
Don
<< <i>Thanks Don, Let's see------------
Tombr,
Looks more like a 1896-S to me......but still, a very nice coin. I find the 1896-S to be as tough a date to find in VF as the 1901-S.
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I had an 01-S in my hand when I was composing the message
I agree, the they are both hard to find in mid grades. I'll post the 01-S tomorrow.
Here's a sweet little lady that followed me home not too long ago, she's a little off... but I like em that way.
It's nice to see some Barber's being posted here that have a certain twist to them, like being broadstruck.......quite cool.
Connor Numismatics Website
I have an 1895-O in ANACS AU58 with a struck through defect and PL surfaces. No picture available at this time, it's locked up at the bank. If I get the chance I will post a picture of it.
I find that collecting error coins along with a series is an enjoyable pursuit.
You know, I almost forgot ... this also qualifies as a Barber image !!!
Sunnywood's Rainbow-Toned Morgans (Retired)
Sunnywood's Barber Quarters (Retired)
I have an 1895-O in ANACS AU58 with a struck through defect and PL surfaces. I'd love to see this
Here's the first Barber Half error that I purchased it's 3% Off Center.
As a first year Denver mint delivery its a really neat coin as the obverse is completely PL where as the reverse has business strike luster.
In my research if you where to tally up all the major Barber Quarter and Half errors, including Partial Collars, Off centers, Broadstrikes, Double Struck, Die Caps, and Brockages... you be hard pressed to find 30+/- coins.
So it adds a bit of extra patience required for the hunt.
(Sorry as the pics really do not do this coin justice)
Your addition to this thread of the "other" Barber is a welcome addition.
I'm speachless.....
Broadstruck,
Where you found the 97-S & 98-O Broadstrikes also had that 06-D ...
Peter,
You're so right, adding unusual strikings to the regular set
certainly adds a bit of interest to the set. I wish I had the image
of my 1901 Phila Dime in PCGS 58 with a 10% O/C. Would really like to
see the 95-O struck-thru with P/L surfaces.
Great coins everyone.
Keep them coming ... who said this Thread was "dead" ???
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New Barber Purchases
You're so right, adding unusual strikings to the regular set
I completely disagree with both statements when it comes to the Barber series...
But for series like the new Geo Washington $1 that I have NO interest in I Fully Agree!
The 97-S and 98-O Broadstrikes are new purchases, the 1908-D Broadstruck about a year ago, the 1906-D 3 % O/C a few years ago.
Thank you Mike Printz - a Prince of a Guy !!!
My newest addition to the Barber Quarter collection.
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I like it a lot!
My quarters are much nicer in hand than my halves. Once I locate a decent 01-S for inclusion
in this set I'd like to have a True-View set of images taken...however the rumor persists that
this service is no longer available. [ I was told at FUN this past January that the service was
discontinued - then I saw all sorts of images posted - sort of irritating. ]
Oh, and Broadstruck, I'll trade you a certain 1898-O half you just acquired...
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Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
New Barber Purchases
P.S. Yikes No trades on the B/S.
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Hold on.....let me put my sunglasses on first. Your 1902 Barber quarter is a beauty, congratulations on a fine acquisition.
Connor Numismatics Website
<< <i>MFH, My 5% O/C MS64 Seated Quarter (Oops I hope I don't get shunned from this Barber thread by typing "Seated") posted below was just Tru-View'd a few weeks ago, as I received the image on 9/29/07. >>
SEATED, SEATED, SEATED,.....so there. They're a tough bunch over on the Seated threads. Thanks Craig for coming to my defense, I'm glad to see that the "Barber Dudes" stick up for one another.
Connor Numismatics Website
That is a very handsome 1902 quarter !! There are very few toned MS examples of the 1902 with that kind of eye appeal. Great addition to your set.
Best,
Sunnywood
Sunnywood's Rainbow-Toned Morgans (Retired)
Sunnywood's Barber Quarters (Retired)
MFH-that 02 quarter is sweet
Here's my latest pluck. Got it raw on Ebay. It came back XF45 PCGS
Take a peak at my Registry Set. Whoo-hooo!
I want to give a very public thank you to Barry Swartz. I'm sure we are both happy with the deal made.
I also just sent three coins in and had two body bags on 1905-P's (bummer-cleaning and questionable toning-back to the pocket) but did make a PCGS AU55 1894-O. Anyone interested?
Craig
Looking for Denmark 1874 20-Kroner. Please offer.
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For some reason, I just looked at The Registry this morning and saw that. That is great. And then there was one.
By the way, what would a 1905 in XF45 cost? Just wondering.
https://www.pcgs.com/SetRegistry/collectors-showcase/world-coins/one-coin-per-year-1600-2017/2422
I'll gladly trade that 94-O AU55 for one. Plus, I'll throw in a raw 05-P that PCGS states has altered surfaces or cleaning. Your choice. Heck, I'll trade my PCGS AU50 1905-P and one of the raw 05-P's for a XF45 05-P. I could get even crazier.
Tell you what, if anyone finds a PCGS XF45 05-P for me and I consumate the deal, I'll give you on of the raw 05-Ps. Both are XF/AU pieces. How does that sound for a bribe?
I'd really like the set done by the time Baltimore rolls around so I can show Mr. Q. David Bowers in person.
Anyone? Bueller?
Edited for spelling.
Looking for Denmark 1874 20-Kroner. Please offer.
Good God Almighty...I wish I had an XF 45 - 1905-P...I'm sure your 1894-O is great.
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Looking for Denmark 1874 20-Kroner. Please offer.