I checked my bid at Stack's and found out I had won an 1897-S in NGC 35; its a bit whiter than I'd like, but finding any decent 97-S in VF + is almost impossible.
Here she is...
Mike Hayes ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
I'm considering pulling the trigger on the 1905-P PCGS XF40. Thinking about cracking it out and submitting. I haven't done the date set on the Registry. That would give me a free grading certificate. Any thoughts on if this might go XF45?
Craig, the XF 40 looks like a nice coin. I don't think it will XF45, but the downside isn't that great for this coin should you purchase it and it not work for you. It is original and a tough coin even in 40.
Craig, Dr. Pete's right on the 05-P being a very desirable coin even at XF-40. I've got PCGS slabbed XF-45's that look like XF-40's and some look like AU-50's. Since the XF-45 is so rare I'd take a shot...crack it out and submit it...you can always get your money back if it doesn't grade at 45.
Any thoughts on if this might go XF45? Craig you are the expert on these. You know better than most of us -- Just compare it to the rest of your set. I think that you are "wishful thinking" on this one. If it matches the rest of the set then by all means try, but if it is below your standards then why even consider it? Best to have patience and await the real deal that you will be satisfied with. I think it is close but is maxxed out at xf40 and may even slip to vf35. Bob
There is nothing VF35 about that 1905 Half. It is a solid xf 100% of the time. Looking at USCGCraigs Reg set I think there are a couple of coins in 45 holders that are weak and quite a few that are as good as 50. In all of our larger groups there are variances. Right now that coin is at 325 on the bay and I think it'll top 400. I'd bet it has a 1 in 5 chance of coming back a 45. This 08-s did.
We're all born MS70. I'm about a Fine 15 right now.
<< <i>Craig, the XF 40 looks like a nice coin. I don't think it will XF45, but the downside isn't that great for this coin should you purchase it and it not work for you. It is original and a tough coin even in 40.
Good luck. >>
Couldn't agree more. Its a nice solid XF 40 - no way will it get a 45. How's the pocket piece coming ?
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Just got back from FUN.
No images yet, but here's the breakdown of the NEWPS:
Dimes: ............1894-P PCGS 58 - grey-golden toning - stronger luster on reverse. % SG Rare Coins, NJ. ............1907-S PCGS 58 - light golden toning - lighter toning on the reverse - % Butternut Coins, VA.
Quarter: ...........1897-O PCGS 58 - words alone can not describe the beauty of this coin: deep amber rim toning on the obverse fading to light aquas with peach-grey centrals, booming luster; the reverse has deeper blue rims blending into an amber-gold with semi proof like fields. No marks at all on this beauty. Just a touch of rub on the cheek. One star point is a touch weak. % Liz @ JJ Teaparty, Boston.
Halves:
.......... 1902-P Raw VF 30 - It has "The Look" - nice and crusty - with a cameo circ look. Very pretty and destined for the Whitman Bookshelf album. Found on the bourse floor - can't remember the dealer though.
..........1902-S PCGS 58 - Off white very light golden blush toning. Star # 10 a touch weak. Booming luster. Deep grey rim toning on the obverse at IN GOD. Very similar reverse with deeper golden toning at HALF and up the left to UNITED STATES OF; swirling luster in the fields. Arrow feathers a touch soft, not too bad, really. % Stacks [ retail on bourse floor ]
............ 1903-P PCGS 63 - EX: Pryor. Looks every bit a 64. Nice light golden toning. Very clean cheek and fields. Good luster - just not "booming" on the OBV. The reverse has an aqua- cobalt blue rim toning and an amazing strike. % Harry Laibstain, VA . [ His image still may be on his web site; I'll copy the image if its still up.]
Non Barbers: 1898-S Double Eagle - PCGS 58 - % Alhambra Coins. Will be part of my 1898 Mint Set . Nice coin - only a few hits in the hair - and the fields are very clean.
.....don't laugh...but the last Washington I needed for my 1936- 1998 Proof Collection - a 1966 SMS PCGS 66 CAM. Golden toning with a nice Cameo.
Also a few XF 40- 45 Merc's for my raw set: 1916-S, 1917-P, 1924-P, 1927-P and 1928-S. All nice original coins. Seems as if I only buy five or six a year and most from a coin shop in Sante Fe, NM. Nice people too.
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Tombr: The 1903-P is a nice looking coin; its also very difficult to locate in VF 30 and higher. Nice VF 35.
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Thanks for posting your 1909 Dime, Becoka.
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I also attended the BCCS meeting conducted by John Frost. Its a small world, it was John who outbid me for the 1901-S Quarter at Heritage...it was in an ANACS UNC Details holder, Net AU 55 - light cleaning. I was the underbidder of that coin by $50.00 . I was heartbroken and now at least I know its in a collection and is the highlight of his set; he's since cracked it out and its in his album.
John mentioned that the BCCS is conducting a new Dime survey. All responses must be in by very early April and the BCCS will meet again at Baltimore with the results. Maybe one of the owners of the 94-S will include it in their survey. One owner - name withheld - of the Good example did respond on the last survey. Hopefully, Laura's client who just bought the PR 64 will respond. Also, DLRC's client who purchased the PR 66 - from "Just Having Fun" - will respond as well.
We also had a show and tell - I brought two examples of the 1898-O half - my PCGS VF 20 with Normal MM and the NGC VF 30 - Reiver coin with "extremely small mink mark".
[ At the PCGS Luncheon, I also showed this coin to David Hall, and David said PCGS wouldn't be giving that designation out - as there isn't enough of a demand for the coin ....
...in all seriousness, its just not a recognised variety...[ per se ]. He was most gracious, mentioning that he's not all that good on varieties, and advised that I show the Reiver coin to Jack Beymer. Which is exactly what I did. ]
After giving the brief history of the coin's journey while I have owned it [ ie: 6 months at NGC's Presidential Review ] , Jack mentioned mentioned that he knew Jules Reiver very well, and was delighted to see the 1898-O I handed him. After a three minute examination of both the two examples I had, he concluded that they were both the same size mint marks.
Now, here's the real kicker, they are both smaller than normal mint marked coins, just the Reiver coin appears a touch smaller as its a touch weaker strike. The mint marks are both a touch larger than the 92- O Micro O , but nowhere near as large as the run of the mill 1898-O mint marked coin. Jack felt these were not Micro O's however. Again, I strongly feel that a different MM punch was used and not one intended for the Half Dollar. --------------------------------------------------
I also had the pleasure of meeting TahoeDale and his lovely wife - and Dale was more than interested in viewing the coin. He thought the MM was smaller - but not a typical 92-O Micro O size. I agree fully.
Dale showed me a few odds and ends he had with him , some newps and some odds and ends he was thinking of selling - plus the most special 1898-P in PCGS MS 67...then he kidded me and said...hey Mike, you're an 1898 man arn't you ? Knowing full well I have a decent proof set and a partially completed mint set.
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It was also wonderful to finally meet Sunnywood...who also had a few gems to show me. Special coins all.
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Thanks again Dale & Sunnywood, I throughly enjoyed myself.
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Okay all, that's it for now. I could go on and on for hours about what I saw - handled - and discussed.
This was the best FUN show I have attended so far; and this June, I hope to make it to SummerFUN and then to Baltimore in July.
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One regret, I didn't have the opportunity of meeting Dr. Steve Duckor, although he was at the PCGS Luncheon but seated on the other side of the room.
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I enjoyed meeting Mike (MFH) at the PCGS luncheon !!! And seeing those micro "O" halves. It's ridiculous to say that there would be no interest in them, when there is so much interest in the 1892 issue.
... Although personally, I never quite understood how that became so sought-after and so highly valued ... after all, there are MANY MANY die varieties in MANY series which get completely ignored, or carry only nominal premiums. MANY of them are just as scarce as the 1892-O micro O half, and many are quite dramatic as well (think of the widespread DDO's in the shield nickel series, for example). So how did that particular one manage to capture the imagination of collectors and skyrocket in desirability and value?
The 1892-O Micro O was discussed in Beistle's 1929 A Register of Half Dollar Die Varieties and Sub-Varieties . "...Rev. B. The same as letter A, except for an infinitesimal mint mark O and about one-half the size of the regularly used O. Exceedingly rare. "
I'm sure prior to that other half dollar specialists were aware of the rarity of this Micro O Mint Mark. Its popularity among Barber Half Dollar collectors is undisputed, as is its rarity. Thank goodness there isn't a Micro S for 1901 quarters...
Knowing that there are two die types for the 1901-S - I think you should add the variety that you're missing.
I throughly enjoyed viewing the quarters you brought with you. As a matter of fact at the BCCS meeting [ I had wished that you and Dale were there] the moderator discussed your 1909-O - saying it was the finest Barber quarter he had the pleasure of viewing [ Dale had sent him its image when he owned that coin.]
As an aside, I just purchased Kenton Larsen's 1903-O Half in PCGS 58. This is an upgrade to my PCGS 55, which happens to be an EX: NGC 58.
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Great report Mike, and a nice 03-O. I'd Like to meet some of you guys in Baltimore too. I lived in the suburbs. Moved to PA 10 years ago, but I'm only 40 miles away. I can show you guys the town
Edited--------I leave words out when typing-----I'm not a moron, I just type like one
Nice 03-o half and definately the best look of all from the Larson group to have come up on ebay so far, but man, do you really NEED that 02-s he just put up?
By the way anyone get a look at jjteaparty's anacs xf40 1897-o half at FUN? Did it sell? Saw it on the website but no pix. I need that coin.
We're all born MS70. I'm about a Fine 15 right now.
I see you've been a very busy guy lately and thanks for the show report. I wish I could have made it..... although Baltimore is looking promising. Maybe at the Baltimore show, I can finally meet some of you guys in person.
Craig,
Hang in there guy.......you're ship will come in soon enough. When you finally find that last piece to the puzzle, what next?
<< <i>Nice 03-o half and definately the best look of all from the Larson group to have come up on ebay so far, but man, do you really NEED that 02-s he just put up?
By the way anyone get a look at jjteaparty's anacs xf40 1897-o half at FUN? Did it sell? Saw it on the website but no pix. I need that coin. >>
Did anyone else but I notice the 1897-O half in PCGS 55 with great rim toning at JJ Teaparty's ? Harry sold it to them, and its a great looking coin. It was still in their case late Friday night at 6:30, when I bought their 1897-O quarter in PCGS 58.
Ummm, yes, I do need the 02-S in 50. A wise sage { Tyler } told me to buy every nice 02-S I can get my hands on. However, as I just got the 02-S in 58 from Stacks and I had an AU 55 , a VF 35 in the Whitman and a VF 30...I might be coaxed to forgo this one. I wanted the 50 for the Dansco album though.
Broadstruck, I thought that already was your car...with super charged high wattage receivers and giant speakers...samples, wern't they ? If you do "go back to the future" pick me up an 1894-S proof dime and a MS 1898-O Micro O Half...AU 58 would be just fine with me
It would be nice if there was another gathering at Baltimore. I'm looking forward to it.
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Mike, thanks for the tutorial on the '92-O micro O. I was not aware of the early 1929 reference.
By the way, I can't wait to see a picture of your '97-O quarter in AU58. That sounds like a real winner !!! There was a 1909-O quarter in AU58 with colo on Ebay not too long ago ... I thought that was also a superb collector coin.
As far as owning a second '01-S quarter, well that will have to wait. I broke the bank at FUN, and do not expect to buy any more high-end coins for some time to come !!!! (if you're curious why, check out the other thread on my toned Morgan set ... )
I may still be around these parts of Washington DC in July. Just depends on when the Coast Guard seems fit to move me (location will be known in mid-April and I sure hope it is back to Seattle).
Love the color on the 03-O Mike. From that image, it appears it has a weak strike. Does it in hand?
Yes, I did win the 05-P in XF40. Someone with a feedback of 2 was kind enough to bump it up another $46 with a snipe bid with 5 seconds left. Grrrrrrrrrrrr. Seller also has an 08-D in XF45. Take a look at that one in comparison to this XF40. Very small difference if any.
Here's my 94-O I finally had imaged. I really like the look of this coin.
Did anyone see the two PCGS 35 1903 Barber Halves on eBay? One went for $330, and one went for $145. What did I miss? The first one ($330) definitely looked better based on the pics, but was that the only difference?
Sooner or later if you do enough hunting around old auctions you can locate almost anything.
I found the 97-O quarter's image when it was in an ANACS 58 holder - and the images are terrible. They don't do one iota of justice to the coin.
I've attached the images to the coin on my Registry site...to be honest with you, it looks like someone threw-up on the obverse...I'm too embarrassed to post the image here. I plan on having it professionally imaged - along with a large group of dimes and halves later this Spring.
Please don't attach the images of the 97-O ... it doesn't look like the coin in person one bit. Sorry.
Regardless of what the images look like - I absolutely love this coin.
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My only Barber so far is this PF62 quarter. I am definately looking to add proof dimes and quarters to my collection, particularly with this much eye appeal. It does have some hairlines on the portrait which are hidden by the toning keeping it at 62 but you have to use magnification and get the light angled just right to see them. The reverse is in much better shape showing no hairlines or major dings.
Well JJTeaparty just posted Some New Barber Images of the pair of 97-o halves and it's not looking too promising. The xf40 looks jacked and the AU55, while nice enough isn't as transendant as one would expect for something at about 63 money. Post your 97-o Halves so I can fill the hole in my heart. Or maybe I'll just revisit the previous 59 pages and find em myself.
(And by the way Mike, I was just joking about that 02-s. I have one I'm quite pleased with. You go.
We're all born MS70. I'm about a Fine 15 right now.
Earlier today, I was looking at my Barber Half set on the NGC Registry, and realized 8 halves were still lacking images. Since I still need the 97-O for my set, I'll post an image of one of those 8 coins instead, my 1893-S. The coin grades AU-58 and resides in an old NGC holder. The coin has super luster, with light golden highlights. I must have owned this coin for close to 4 years now, and have never shared an image of it until now.
Knowing where and when you got that coin and the problems you originally had in locating it, I too have to laugh about you're asking us to grade it. Nice XF 45.
Dogwood,
I have not looked at the 1897-O XF that JJ Teaparty has posted; although I may have seen it in the NEWPS Box while at FUN; after I saw the 1897-O quarter, I stopped looking. I saw the 1897-O in AU 55 at FUN, I remember it had nice rim toning.
Here's the only image of an 1897-O Half that I have - as I don't have any of my better coin, a PCGS 55.
...and yes, I've got my eye on a much nicer one for the 2nd Tier Set...
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Well, Thank You Dogwood for redirecting me back to JJ Teaparty's web site to look at the 1897-O pair of coins in XF 40 and AU 55.
I think both are nice - the XF 40's toning pattern isn't exactly my cup of tea, but quite a few times I've not been overly impressed with their images but loved the coin once I received it. I think that their photographer has come a long way since he first started imaging for them though.
I also noticed another 1897 dated coin they had listed and I hope that it hasn't already been sold before they received my email last night, as I'd like them to forward this coin to me:
Mike Hayes ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
I just noticed yesterday that Heritage has a complete barber half set in MS grades 63-67 that will be auctioned at the Feb. Longbeach. To view, go to Heritage's web site, find the "coming soon" tab and search under barber halves. Looks like a real nice set and attributed as "The Southwest Collection." I don't know who the consignor/collector for the set is; it doesn't match up with registry sets for NGC or PCGS.
A complete set of Barber dimes also is listed to the same collection.
All right Barber fans, here's my last one to show you until I get my 05-P. Big story between this coin and the previously shown 97-O. I traded my 97-O XF40 to Ken Larson for his XF45. I also traded to Ken my AU50 97-S for his XF40. Strange I know but we were both very satisfied. I then traded my XF40 97-O, a VF25 94-O and cash for the XF45 97-O. Quite a story but a bunch of happy customers along the way.
Just for fun, I also had these three coins tru-viewed. I received these from my grandfather when I was 9-years old and got the collecting bug then. I'm told they have been in my family for a very long time. My family is Danish so I'd like to think that at least one of these is true. I really loved the look of these old coins and I am truly amazed I didn't shine them up. You should have seen my "bright" 50's era wheat cents I had. Yikes. So, without looking up the certs, any guesses on these and their grades?
I just noticed yesterday that Heritage has a complete barber half set in MS grades 63-67 that will be auctioned at the Feb. Longbeach. To view, go to Heritage's web site, find the "coming soon" tab and search under barber halves. Looks like a real nice set and attributed as "The Southwest Collection." I don't know who the consignor/collector for the set is; it doesn't match up with registry sets for NGC or PCGS.
A complete set of Barber dimes also is listed to the same collection. >>
Thanks Dr Pete for mentioning this upcoming auction. The Southwest Collection also has a wonderful collection of Quarters as well. The 96-S in MS 65, the 01-S in MS 65 and the 13-S in MS 66 !!
None of the Halves are as beautifully toned as the higher listed sets - such as your's - nor are the Quarters as toned as Sunnywood's collection. However all of the coins, including the Dimes, are quite choice.
As far as other higher end collections lurking out there, and I'm sure there are alot more than we realize, many owners are very private people or are paranoid about having anyone associating them with any concentration of wealth. [ IE: The Gardner Collection which is registered at NGC - its a supurb collection however not one image or description ].
I think collectors should share their collections with fellow enthusiasts if for nothing more than the comradeship. For safety concerns, we all agree our collections belong in a SDB at the bank.
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Craig, Your Danish coins are just amazing...arn't you glad you didn't shine them up when you were a 9 yr old ?
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Gecko109,
Nice 1894-S -Half - what did PCGS grade it as ? Looks like a choice AU 55, IMO. Keep those images coming !!
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Dave99B,
As Dale mentioned to me last year, there's no excuse for not going. January is by far my busiest month but after having been to two other FUN shows, I couldn't pass up going to another. They are addicting.
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Barberman55,
See you next year in Orlando at your own table !!! If you need help working the table for gratis, just ask.
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Tombr,
Thanks for the kind thoughts about the new 97-O Quarter. If only you all could see the coin in person, you'd also agree that the coin is very special. I just don't like the images.
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I mentioned that I had a very large submission for Cross Over at PCGS - and I requested they cross "At Any Grade".
Here's the breakdown by submission:
Half Dollars: Submission # 3572458
1895-P NGC 58 1897-P PCI 53 1898-P NGC 55 1898-S NGC 58 1904-O ANACS 50 1906-D ANACS 61 1911-P ANACS 58 ____________________
1899-S ANACS 40 1900-P ANACS 45 1900-S ANACS 45 1901-O ANACS 12 1902-P ANACS 45 1902-O NGC 45 1903-O ANACS 35 1905-P ANACS 40 - and yes, Craig's seen the image. 1905-S ANACS 35 1906-O ANACS 50 1907-O ANACS 45 1907-S NGC 35
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Submission # 3572774 Regrade & Tru-View.
1889 3CN MS 65 1889 25C PR 64 CAM 1889 50C MS 64 1893-O 25C AU 55 1903-O 25C AU 53 1906-O 25C MS 63 1907-O 25C MS 62 1901-P 50C MS 64 1903-P 50C AU 53 1914-P 50C MS 64
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Last Quarter's Quarterly CC Special. Mailed on 12-31-07:
Submission: 3572773
...and yes, the obverse scratches are on the holder.
Anyone care to guess the grade ?
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Comments
Let's talk!
Dave
I checked my bid at Stack's and found out I had won an 1897-S in NGC 35;
its a bit whiter than I'd like, but finding any decent 97-S in VF + is almost
impossible.
Here she is...
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Only saw red x's on your pics Mike.
Ebay 1905-P PCGS XF40 Barber Half
Looking for Denmark 1874 20-Kroner. Please offer.
Good luck.
Dr. Pete's right on the 05-P being a very desirable coin even at XF-40. I've got PCGS slabbed XF-45's that look like XF-40's and some look like AU-50's. Since the XF-45 is so rare I'd take a shot...crack it out and submit it...you can always get your money back if it doesn't grade at 45.
Seriously, if it comes back 40 or even 35 PM me. I'd be a buyer for it.
Mike, Nice 97-S. Your right they are tough to find. Mine is a 30.
Happy hunting everybody!
Craig you are the expert on these. You know better than most of us -- Just compare it to the rest of your set. I think that you are "wishful thinking" on this one. If it matches the rest of the set then by all means try, but if it is below your standards then why even consider it? Best to have patience and await the real deal that you will be satisfied with. I think it is close but is maxxed out at xf40 and may even slip to vf35. Bob
This 08-s did.
<< <i>Craig, the XF 40 looks like a nice coin. I don't think it will XF45, but the downside isn't that great for this coin should you purchase it and it not work for you. It is original and a tough coin even in 40.
Good luck. >>
Couldn't agree more. Its a nice solid XF 40 - no way will it get a 45.
How's the pocket piece coming ?
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Just got back from FUN.
No images yet, but here's the breakdown of the NEWPS:
Dimes:
............1894-P PCGS 58 - grey-golden toning - stronger luster on reverse. % SG Rare Coins, NJ.
............1907-S PCGS 58 - light golden toning - lighter toning on the reverse - % Butternut Coins, VA.
Quarter:
...........1897-O PCGS 58 - words alone can not describe the beauty of this coin: deep amber rim toning on the obverse fading to light aquas with peach-grey centrals, booming luster; the reverse has deeper blue rims blending into an amber-gold with semi proof like fields. No marks at all on this beauty. Just a touch of rub on the cheek. One star point is a touch weak. % Liz @ JJ Teaparty, Boston.
Halves:
.......... 1902-P Raw VF 30 - It has "The Look" - nice and crusty - with a cameo circ look. Very pretty and destined for the Whitman Bookshelf album. Found on the bourse floor - can't remember the dealer though.
..........1902-S PCGS 58 - Off white very light golden blush toning. Star # 10 a touch weak. Booming luster. Deep grey rim toning on the obverse at IN GOD. Very similar reverse with deeper golden toning at HALF and up the left to UNITED STATES OF; swirling luster in the fields. Arrow feathers a touch soft, not too bad, really. % Stacks [ retail on bourse floor ]
............ 1903-P PCGS 63 - EX: Pryor. Looks every bit a 64. Nice light golden toning. Very clean cheek and fields. Good luster - just not "booming" on the OBV. The reverse has an aqua- cobalt blue rim toning and an amazing strike. % Harry Laibstain, VA . [ His image still may be on his web site; I'll copy the image if its still up.]
Non Barbers: 1898-S Double Eagle - PCGS 58 - % Alhambra Coins. Will be part of my 1898 Mint Set . Nice coin - only a few hits in the hair - and the fields are very clean.
.....don't laugh...but the last Washington I needed for my 1936- 1998 Proof Collection - a 1966 SMS PCGS 66 CAM. Golden toning with a nice Cameo.
Also a few XF 40- 45 Merc's for my raw set: 1916-S, 1917-P, 1924-P, 1927-P and 1928-S. All nice original coins. Seems as if I only buy five or six a year and most from a coin shop in Sante Fe, NM. Nice people too.
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Tombr: The 1903-P is a nice looking coin; its also very difficult to locate in VF 30 and higher. Nice VF 35.
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Thanks for posting your 1909 Dime, Becoka.
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I also attended the BCCS meeting conducted by John Frost. Its a small world, it was John who outbid me
for the 1901-S Quarter at Heritage...it was in an ANACS UNC Details holder, Net AU 55 - light cleaning. I was the underbidder of that coin by $50.00 . I was heartbroken and now at least I know its in a collection and is the highlight of his set; he's since cracked it out and its in his album.
John mentioned that the BCCS is conducting a new Dime survey. All responses must be in by very early April and the BCCS will meet again at Baltimore with the results. Maybe one of the owners of the 94-S will include it in their survey. One owner - name withheld - of the Good example did respond on the last survey.
Hopefully, Laura's client who just bought the PR 64 will respond. Also, DLRC's client who purchased the PR 66 - from "Just Having Fun" - will respond as well.
We also had a show and tell - I brought two examples of the 1898-O half - my PCGS VF 20 with Normal MM and the NGC VF 30 - Reiver coin with "extremely small mink mark".
[ At the PCGS Luncheon, I also showed this coin to David Hall, and David said PCGS wouldn't be giving that designation out - as there isn't enough of a demand for the coin ....
...in all seriousness, its just not a recognised variety...[ per se ]. He was most gracious, mentioning that he's not all that good on varieties, and advised that I show the Reiver coin to Jack Beymer. Which is exactly what I did. ]
After giving the brief history of the coin's journey while I have owned it [ ie: 6 months at NGC's Presidential Review ] , Jack mentioned mentioned that he knew Jules Reiver very well, and was delighted to see the
1898-O I handed him. After a three minute examination of both the two examples I had, he concluded that they were both the same size mint marks.
Now, here's the real kicker, they are both smaller than normal mint marked coins, just the Reiver coin appears a touch smaller as its a touch weaker strike. The mint marks are both a touch larger than the 92- O Micro O , but nowhere near as large as the run of the mill 1898-O mint marked coin. Jack felt these were not Micro O's however. Again, I strongly feel that a different MM punch was used and not one intended for the Half Dollar.
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I also had the pleasure of meeting TahoeDale and his lovely wife - and Dale was more than interested in viewing the coin. He thought the MM was smaller - but not a typical 92-O Micro O size. I agree fully.
Dale showed me a few odds and ends he had with him , some newps and some odds and ends he was thinking of selling - plus the most special 1898-P in PCGS MS 67...then he kidded me and said...hey Mike, you're an 1898 man arn't you ? Knowing full well I have a decent proof set and a partially completed mint set.
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It was also wonderful to finally meet Sunnywood...who also had a few gems to show me. Special coins all.
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Thanks again Dale & Sunnywood, I throughly enjoyed myself.
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Okay all, that's it for now. I could go on and on for hours about what I saw - handled - and discussed.
This was the best FUN show I have attended so far; and this June, I hope to make it to
SummerFUN and then to Baltimore in July.
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One regret, I didn't have the opportunity of meeting Dr. Steve Duckor, although he was at the PCGS Luncheon but seated on the other side of the room.
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That's the plan anyway.
Thanks for the show highlights Mike. I need to make it down there one year. Don't know if I will still be in town for the July Baltimore show.
Looking for Denmark 1874 20-Kroner. Please offer.
MFH, Nice Report!!!
P.S. I'll see you at Baltimore in July and will hold back on laughing at you about your 1966 SMS Cameo 25c till then!
<< <i>....don't laugh...
MFH, Nice Report!!!
P.S. I'll see you at Baltimore in July and will hold back on laughing at you about your 1966 SMS Cameo 25c till then!
Okay then, you find me a 1966 SMS 67 DCAM at a reasonable price...there arn't any DCAMs available.
Sure - laugh - and I'll do the same re: a certain strike through you're eventually going to buy for $2500
Baltimore's a plan...so is SummerFun in the end of June in West Palm Beach...
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Craig, that sounds like a good plan. Best of luck with it.
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... Although personally, I never quite understood how that became so sought-after and so highly valued ... after all, there are MANY MANY die varieties in MANY series which get completely ignored, or carry only nominal premiums. MANY of them are just as scarce as the 1892-O micro O half, and many are quite dramatic as well (think of the widespread DDO's in the shield nickel series, for example). So how did that particular one manage to capture the imagination of collectors and skyrocket in desirability and value?
Best,
Sunnywood
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The 1892-O Micro O was discussed in Beistle's 1929 A Register of Half Dollar Die Varieties
and Sub-Varieties . "...Rev. B. The same as letter A, except for an infinitesimal mint
mark O and about one-half the size of the regularly used O. Exceedingly rare. "
I'm sure prior to that other half dollar specialists were aware of the rarity of this Micro O Mint Mark.
Its popularity among Barber Half Dollar collectors is undisputed, as is its rarity. Thank goodness there
isn't a Micro S for 1901 quarters...
Knowing that there are two die types for the 1901-S - I think you should add the variety that you're
missing.
I throughly enjoyed viewing the quarters you brought with you. As a matter of fact at the BCCS meeting
[ I had wished that you and Dale were there] the moderator discussed your 1909-O - saying it was the
finest Barber quarter he had the pleasure of viewing [ Dale had sent him its image when he owned that coin.]
As an aside, I just purchased Kenton Larsen's 1903-O Half in PCGS 58. This is an upgrade to my PCGS 55, which happens to be an EX: NGC 58.
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By the way anyone get a look at jjteaparty's anacs xf40 1897-o half at FUN? Did it sell? Saw it on the website but no pix. I need that coin.
I see you've been a very busy guy lately and thanks for the show report. I wish I could have made it..... although Baltimore is looking promising. Maybe at the Baltimore show, I can finally meet some of you guys in person.
Craig,
Hang in there guy.......you're ship will come in soon enough. When you finally find that last piece to the puzzle, what next?
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MFH, I'm actually buying one of these next....
I want to go back to 1938 when a 1901-s quarter was $3.00 in UNC, or 1954 when a 1894-s dime sold for $1,850.00
<< <i>Nice 03-o half and definately the best look of all from the Larson group to have come up on ebay so far, but man, do you really NEED that 02-s he just put up?
By the way anyone get a look at jjteaparty's anacs xf40 1897-o half at FUN? Did it sell? Saw it on the website but no pix. I need that coin. >>
Did anyone else but I notice the 1897-O half in PCGS 55 with great rim toning at JJ Teaparty's ? Harry sold it to them, and its a great looking coin. It was still in their case late Friday night at 6:30, when I bought their 1897-O quarter in PCGS 58.
Ummm, yes, I do need the 02-S in 50. A wise sage { Tyler } told me to buy every nice 02-S I can get my hands on. However, as I just got the 02-S in 58 from Stacks and I had an AU 55 , a VF 35 in the Whitman
and a VF 30...I might be coaxed to forgo this one. I wanted the 50 for the Dansco album though.
Broadstruck, I thought that already was your car...with super charged high wattage receivers and giant speakers...samples, wern't they ? If you do "go back to the future" pick me up an 1894-S proof dime and a MS 1898-O Micro O Half...AU 58 would be just fine with me
It would be nice if there was another gathering at Baltimore. I'm looking forward to it.
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By the way, I can't wait to see a picture of your '97-O quarter in AU58. That sounds like a real winner !!! There was a 1909-O quarter in AU58 with colo on Ebay not too long ago ... I thought that was also a superb collector coin.
As far as owning a second '01-S quarter, well that will have to wait. I broke the bank at FUN, and do not expect to buy any more high-end coins for some time to come !!!! (if you're curious why, check out the other thread on my toned Morgan set ... )
Best,
Sunnywood
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Love the color on the 03-O Mike. From that image, it appears it has a weak strike. Does it in hand?
Yes, I did win the 05-P in XF40. Someone with a feedback of 2 was kind enough to bump it up another $46 with a snipe bid with 5 seconds left. Grrrrrrrrrrrr. Seller also has an 08-D in XF45. Take a look at that one in comparison to this XF40. Very small difference if any.
Here's my 94-O I finally had imaged. I really like the look of this coin.
Looking for Denmark 1874 20-Kroner. Please offer.
Ebay 1910-P PCGS XF40
Ebay 1908-D PCGS XF45
Ebay 1905-P PCGS XF40
Looking for Denmark 1874 20-Kroner. Please offer.
https://www.pcgs.com/SetRegistry/collectors-showcase/world-coins/one-coin-per-year-1600-2017/2422
<< <i>Seller also has a 1910-p in PCGS XF40. Here, compare the three.
Ebay 1910-P PCGS XF40
Ebay 1908-D PCGS XF45
Ebay 1905-P PCGS XF40 >>
Exactly. There IS hope. You may get it to 45.
It's certainly in the bandwidth.
Sooner or later if you do enough hunting around old auctions you can locate almost anything.
I found the 97-O quarter's image when it was in an ANACS 58 holder - and the images are terrible.
They don't do one iota of justice to the coin.
I've attached the images to the coin on my Registry site...to be honest with you, it looks like
someone threw-up on the obverse...I'm too embarrassed to post the image here. I plan on
having it professionally imaged - along with a large group of dimes and halves later this Spring.
Please don't attach the images of the 97-O ... it doesn't look like the coin in person one bit. Sorry.
Regardless of what the images look like - I absolutely love this coin.
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MFH at least it wouldn't be tough to make a matched set
It just kills me to think that you went without me!
Dave
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Here's the Pryor - 1903-P Half I just bought at FUN from HLRC - Thx again, Harry.
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Mike,
I think I remember seeing that 03-P on the HLRC website awhile back, you did well for yourself.....she's mighty pretty.
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JCM...
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Post your 97-o Halves so I can fill the hole in my heart. Or maybe I'll just revisit the previous 59 pages and find em myself.
(And by the way Mike, I was just joking about that 02-s. I have one I'm quite pleased with. You go.
Anyone care to guess the grade?
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<< <i>Anyone care to guess the grade?
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Dan,
I love that 93-S. Thanks for sharing it.
Craig,
Knowing where and when you got that coin and the problems you originally had
in locating it, I too have to laugh about you're asking us to grade it. Nice XF 45.
Dogwood,
I have not looked at the 1897-O XF that JJ Teaparty has posted; although I may have
seen it in the NEWPS Box while at FUN; after I saw the 1897-O quarter, I stopped looking.
I saw the 1897-O in AU 55 at FUN, I remember it had nice rim toning.
Here's the only image of an 1897-O Half that I have - as I don't have any of my
better coin, a PCGS 55.
...and yes, I've got my eye on a much nicer one for the 2nd Tier Set...
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Well, Thank You Dogwood for redirecting me back to JJ Teaparty's web site to look at the 1897-O pair
of coins in XF 40 and AU 55.
I think both are nice - the XF 40's toning pattern isn't exactly my cup of tea, but quite a few times
I've not been overly impressed with their images but loved the coin once I received it. I think that
their photographer has come a long way since he first started imaging for them though.
I also noticed another 1897 dated coin they had listed and I hope that it hasn't already been sold
before they received my email last night, as I'd like them to forward this coin to me:
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I just noticed yesterday that Heritage has a complete barber half set in MS grades 63-67 that will be auctioned at the Feb. Longbeach. To view, go to Heritage's web site, find the "coming soon" tab and search under barber halves. Looks like a real nice set and attributed as "The Southwest Collection." I don't know who the consignor/collector for the set is; it doesn't match up with registry sets for NGC or PCGS.
A complete set of Barber dimes also is listed to the same collection.
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Just for fun, I also had these three coins tru-viewed. I received these from my grandfather when I was 9-years old and got the collecting bug then. I'm told they have been in my family for a very long time. My family is Danish so I'd like to think that at least one of these is true. I really loved the look of these old coins and I am truly amazed I didn't shine them up. You should have seen my "bright" 50's era wheat cents I had. Yikes. So, without looking up the certs, any guesses on these and their grades?
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<< <i>Attention all Barber loving collectors:
I just noticed yesterday that Heritage has a complete barber half set in MS grades 63-67 that will be auctioned at the Feb. Longbeach. To view, go to Heritage's web site, find the "coming soon" tab and search under barber halves. Looks like a real nice set and attributed as "The Southwest Collection." I don't know who the consignor/collector for the set is; it doesn't match up with registry sets for NGC or PCGS.
A complete set of Barber dimes also is listed to the same collection. >>
Thanks Dr Pete for mentioning this upcoming auction. The Southwest Collection also has a wonderful
collection of Quarters as well. The 96-S in MS 65, the 01-S in MS 65 and the 13-S in MS 66 !!
None of the Halves are as beautifully toned as the higher listed sets - such as your's - nor are the Quarters as toned as Sunnywood's collection. However all of the coins, including the Dimes, are quite choice.
As far as other higher end collections lurking out there, and I'm sure there are alot more than we realize,
many owners are very private people or are paranoid about having anyone associating them with any concentration of wealth. [ IE: The Gardner Collection which is registered at NGC - its a supurb collection however not one image or description ].
I think collectors should share their collections with fellow enthusiasts if for nothing more than the comradeship. For safety concerns, we all agree our collections belong in a SDB at the bank.
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Craig,
Your Danish coins are just amazing...arn't you glad you didn't shine
them up when you were a 9 yr old ?
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Gecko109,
Nice 1894-S -Half - what did PCGS grade it as ?
Looks like a choice AU 55, IMO.
Keep those images coming !!
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Dave99B,
As Dale mentioned to me last year, there's no excuse for not going.
January is by far my busiest month but after having been to two other
FUN shows, I couldn't pass up going to another. They are addicting.
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Barberman55,
See you next year in Orlando at your own table !!!
If you need help working the table for gratis, just ask.
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Tombr,
Thanks for the kind thoughts about the new 97-O Quarter.
If only you all could see the coin in person, you'd also agree
that the coin is very special. I just don't like the images.
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I mentioned that I had a very large submission for Cross Over
at PCGS - and I requested they cross "At Any Grade".
Here's the breakdown by submission:
Half Dollars: Submission # 3572458
1895-P NGC 58
1897-P PCI 53
1898-P NGC 55
1898-S NGC 58
1904-O ANACS 50
1906-D ANACS 61
1911-P ANACS 58
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Half Dollars: Submission # 3572779 - Grades Received: 02/07/08
1914-P NGC 45 - Crossed @ PCGS XF 45 - ID# 12767767
1892-P ANACS 58 [ TDR ] - Crossed @ PCGS AU 58 - ID # 12767768
1892-O ANACS 40 - Crossed @ PCGS VF 35 - ID # 12767769
1896-S NGC 45 - Crossed @ PCGS XF 40 - ID # 12767770
1904-S ANACS 20 - Crossed @ PCGS VF 25 - ID # 12767771
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Quarters: Submission # 3572780
1909-P ANACS 58
1911-S NGC 55
Half Dollars: Submission # 3572780
1908-O NGC 45
1909-O NGC 30
1909-S ANACS 50
1910-P ANACS 35
1910-S ANACS 58 [ AU 50 IMHO ]
1911-P ANACS 30
1911-D ANACS 35
1911-S ANACS 50
1912-D NGC 40
1912-S ANACS 40
1912-S ANACS 35
1913-S ANACS 30
1915-D ANACS 45
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out of sequence...
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1894-O ANACS 40
1895-S ANACS 15
1899-P ANACS 20
1899-O NGC 45
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Half Dollars: Submission # 3572781
1899-S ANACS 40
1900-P ANACS 45
1900-S ANACS 45
1901-O ANACS 12
1902-P ANACS 45
1902-O NGC 45
1903-O ANACS 35
1905-P ANACS 40 - and yes, Craig's seen the image.
1905-S ANACS 35
1906-O ANACS 50
1907-O ANACS 45
1907-S NGC 35
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Submission # 3572774
Regrade & Tru-View.
1889 3CN MS 65
1889 25C PR 64 CAM
1889 50C MS 64
1893-O 25C AU 55
1903-O 25C AU 53
1906-O 25C MS 63
1907-O 25C MS 62
1901-P 50C MS 64
1903-P 50C AU 53
1914-P 50C MS 64
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Last Quarter's Quarterly CC Special.
Mailed on 12-31-07:
Submission: 3572773
...and yes, the obverse scratches are on the holder.
Anyone care to guess the grade ?
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Yup it did
Re-Edited to Say:
Twelve Hundred Posts !!!!
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