I've been looking for an 1894 Barber quarter for my album without much luck, I'm hoping this may be the one. There is a scuff across the cheek, but it looks original.
<< <i> I've been looking for an 1894 Barber quarter for my album without much luck, I'm hoping this may be the one. There is a scuff across the cheek, but it looks original. >>
Very nice. I 've been pleased with this dealer's coins and the website (independent of the ebay store) is a good place to periodically check for nice circ BQs.
We're all born MS70. I'm about a Fine 15 right now.
Here's another cross over--formerly an NGC EF-45...didin't quite make it to XF-45 though...now a PCGS XF-40...not bad looking...but I really like the tone.
Okay...last one for today...I originally purchased this raw two years ago...submitted for grading and it came back as an XF-40...felt really strong about it and resubmitted...now a PCGS XF-45.
Nice 1894 quarter addition and other new additions to everyone's collectons.
In anticipation of rolling out my new website in a matter of days I have posted 40 coins on the BST here.
Included is a really nice selection of all Barber series plus a few other goodies so take a look. I am really excited about the site but wanted to post some coins ahead of it's launch for forum members first. Enjoy.
Dennis, You've got some highly desirable halves there...I don't know how you found those in that condition, mint state, raw form, and still able to get them certified...my hat is off to you...you have a very keen eye!
It came up on ebay. I liked it so I bid (okay, dammit...I sniped).
The cool thing is that it appears very unspoiled. It sat in a plastic case with spongy foam and aged nicely. The pix don't due the color justice. It has lovely, vibrant toning around the rim, and is free of ugly dings (though I see some pitting around the cheek). I think PCGS would BB it for questionable color.
I showed it to my wife and she said she'd like to wear it in a hat. "Maybe to bed", I said. I don't know why she didn't laugh...she always laughs at my jokes. Prolly thought I was serious. Lance.
I'm sure by now many of us have looked at PonyExpress8's newest offerings. Most caught my eye and wanted to pull the trigger on more than these two new upgrades :
This purchase leaves me with duplicates both in PCGS 58. One of these days, I'll image the AU58's and put them on the BST.
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Not knowing if this is the same person or two separate collectors but I'd like to welcome "chugum" to the PCGS Barber collecting group - and "BarberKing" who has listed their sets accross the street.
"chugum" is almost complete in all three series in a MS 63 grade. No images yet but I hope this collector starts posting his images soon.
EDIT:
After checking out the NGC collection of "BarberKing's" - it is a separate and distinct collection - and in no way resembles "chugum's".
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Lots of nice Barbers have gone (and are still going) on Heritage tonight... any winners here???? I put what I considered a lowball bid on a few, most of which were quickly blown out of the water once live bidding started, but one of the actually held up!!! Will post later
Your VF35 1896-S is just beautiful. Wow. I've only seen two (maybe three) VF35s in 20+ years, and they were scrubbed white. Yours is amazing. Tough, tough, tough!
Very nice photography work too.
Dave
Always looking for original, better date VF20-VF35 Barber quarters and halves, and a quality beer.
Was watching that one too, but I thought the price was fair. I mean what is the reality for the prices of the 1909-O Barber Quarter???? Are AU58s really worth $4k??? If so, are MS63s really worth less than an AU??? The last few MS64s went for about $4k or so at auction as well (same as the AU58 @ Heritage). I bought my MS64 last year for just under $4k.
Do we really believe that an AU quarter is worth the same or more than an MS63 or MS64??? Not me. So it's either the AUs are way overpriced or the MS64 is way underpriced. I'm thinking that in this market the AUs are way overpriced and that the recent high price was someone just overchasing a condition rarity. If I'm wrong, maybe I should crack my MS64 and turn it into an AU and profit
That said, for an MS61 or AU or whatever the grade, that 1909-O quarter looks very pretty and I'm guessing it looks even better in hand.
I didn't even check the quarters tonight on DLRC. You're right - in a PCGS 58 holder, the 1909-O would double in price. [ Based on previous sale of the POP One in PCGS 58 ].
I was preoccupied with the Halves - and won a nice upgrade. The images are too large to post - but once they're resized I'll post them. [ The images did attach to my Registry set though. I wish the size constraints of 50 Kb were raised here.]
Okay - I gotta ask - who is "CHUGUM" ?? ... and when can we expect some images ?? His/Her sets are almost complete in MS & PR 63 Dimes, Quarters and Halves...
<< <i>Oh yeah, here's the PCGS 45 1909-o that I just got back. It was either this or my 55 to keep and I just liked the presence of this one a little more.
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For comparison sake - my old 1901-S in PCGS 55: I see virtually no difference.
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Very nice. I 've been pleased with this dealer's coins and the website (independent of the ebay store) is a good place to periodically check for nice circ BQs.
I like the color on the 97
Dave - Those are three nice halves - and I think Phil did a good job imaging them as well.
Joe - Nice quarter and I think it'll holder - from the image the scuff isn't all that bad.
Rob - Beautiful 1897 Dime - I'd like that look in a New Orleans example !!
Tom - When are you going to finish up your images ? I'm especially looking forward to seeing your NEWP !!
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Nice 1894 quarter addition and other new additions to everyone's collectons.
In anticipation of rolling out my new website in a matter of days I have posted 40 coins on the BST here.
Included is a really nice selection of all Barber series plus a few other goodies so take a look. I am really excited about the site but wanted to post some coins ahead of it's launch for forum members first. Enjoy.
Glenn
Website-Americana Rare Coin Inc
Order #20292185 / Submission #3912154
Line # Item # Cert # PCGS No. CoinDate Denomination Variety Country Grade
1 1 14798555 6467 1893-S 50C US XF45
2 1 14798556 6475 1896-O 50C US AU50
3 1 14798557 6479 1897-S 50C US XF40
4 1 14798558 6502 1905-O 50C US AU50
5 1 14798559 5603 1892-S 25C US AU55
6 1 14798560 5618 1897-S 25C US AU55
7 1 14798561 5624 1899-S 25C US AU55
8 1 14798562 5655 1909-O 25C US XF45
Total Items: 8
Date Received: 4/6/2009
Date Shipped: N/A
Order Status: OK
<< <i>My latest submission of Barber Halves and Quarters just in. Your AU 09-o Quarter POPs are still safe!!
Order #20292185 / Submission #3912154
Line # Item # Cert # PCGS No. CoinDate Denomination Variety Country Grade
1 1 14798555 6467 1893-S 50C US XF45
2 1 14798556 6475 1896-O 50C US AU50
3 1 14798557 6479 1897-S 50C US XF40
4 1 14798558 6502 1905-O 50C US AU50
5 1 14798559 5603 1892-S 25C US AU55
6 1 14798560 5618 1897-S 25C US AU55
7 1 14798561 5624 1899-S 25C US AU55
8 1 14798562 5655 1909-O 25C US XF45
Total Items: 8
Date Received: 4/6/2009
Date Shipped: N/A
Order Status: OK >>
Nice group Dennis
Congrats.
Look forward to see them on the BST soon.
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Glenn - Looking forward to my NEWPs -
Edited for Pluralization...
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It really looks like this in hand. It was a raw purchase and PCGS gave it a VF20.
That's a very sweet VF 20 - should be a VF 25 CAC.
I don't remember if you did post this before or not -
regardless - its worth posting numerous times !!
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You've got some highly desirable halves there...I don't know how you found those in that condition, mint state, raw form, and still able to get them certified...my hat is off to you...you have a very keen eye!
Lance.
very nice broach...my wife even said she would wear it...where did you find such an odd piece of jewelry?
<< <i>Does this count?
Lance.
thats very cool
The cool thing is that it appears very unspoiled. It sat in a plastic case with spongy foam and aged nicely. The pix don't due the color justice. It has lovely, vibrant toning around the rim, and is free of ugly dings (though I see some pitting around the cheek). I think PCGS would BB it for questionable color.
I showed it to my wife and she said she'd like to wear it in a hat. "Maybe to bed", I said. I don't know why she didn't laugh...she always laughs at my jokes. Prolly thought I was serious.
Lance.
I'm sure by now many of us have looked at PonyExpress8's
newest offerings. Most caught my eye and wanted to pull
the trigger on more than these two new upgrades :
This purchase leaves me with duplicates both in PCGS 58.
One of these days, I'll image the AU58's and put them on the BST.
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I landed a nice 1902-O Dime in ANACS 55 last night on a Heritage auction.
I'll attach images later tonight.
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or two separate collectors but I'd like
to welcome "chugum" to the PCGS Barber
collecting group - and "BarberKing" who
has listed their sets accross the street.
"chugum" is almost complete in all three
series in a MS 63 grade. No images yet
but I hope this collector starts posting his
images soon.
EDIT:
After checking out the NGC collection of
"BarberKing's" - it is a separate and distinct
collection - and in no way resembles "chugum's".
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Lots of nice Barbers have gone (and are still going) on Heritage tonight... any winners here???? I put what I considered a lowball bid on a few, most of which were quickly blown out of the water once live bidding started, but one of the actually held up!!!
Michael Kittle Rare Coins --- 1908-S Indian Head Cent Grading Set --- No. 1 1909 Mint Set --- Kittlecoins on Facebook --- Long Beach Table 448
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My first posted images, thanks to the seller(s) and the helper(s) who got me to this point. Hopefully better images are yet to come
Looking good in the album
I think the images capture the coin corretly. PCGS VF35
Your VF35 1896-S is just beautiful. Wow. I've only seen two (maybe three) VF35s in 20+ years, and they were scrubbed white. Yours is amazing. Tough, tough, tough!
Very nice photography work too.
Dave
Joe:
What Dave said !!
Great looking 96-S Quarter !!
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What Dave and Mike said. Beautiful 96-S. WHY OH WHY do people clean coins trying to make them look like a higher grade. All they do is ruin them!
Great coin!!!
WTB: Barber Quarters XF
I just checked DLRC auction tonite and this NGC 61 1909-O quarter hammered at 1800?
I predict it will be the next PCGS 58.
Crimmany that's beautiful.
DLRC image:
Do we really believe that an AU quarter is worth the same or more than an MS63 or MS64??? Not me. So it's either the AUs are way overpriced or the MS64 is way underpriced. I'm thinking that in this market the AUs are way overpriced and that the recent high price was someone just overchasing a condition rarity. If I'm wrong, maybe I should crack my MS64 and turn it into an AU and profit
That said, for an MS61 or AU or whatever the grade, that 1909-O quarter looks very pretty and I'm guessing it looks even better in hand.
Michael Kittle Rare Coins --- 1908-S Indian Head Cent Grading Set --- No. 1 1909 Mint Set --- Kittlecoins on Facebook --- Long Beach Table 448
I didn't even check the quarters tonight on DLRC.
You're right - in a PCGS 58 holder, the 1909-O
would double in price. [ Based on previous sale
of the POP One in PCGS 58 ].
I was preoccupied with the Halves - and won a
nice upgrade. The images are too large to post - but
once they're resized I'll post them. [ The images did
attach to my Registry set though. I wish the size
constraints of 50 Kb were raised here.]
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Okay - I gotta ask - who is "CHUGUM" ??
... and when can we expect some images ??
His/Her sets are almost complete in MS & PR 63
Dimes, Quarters and Halves...
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Edit: I'm still having computer issues at home and the Geek Squad
is coming over next Sunday...
Here's an attachment of the newp - reduced courtesy of Dave99B - Thx again, Dave:
C#AP !! Geek squad just left... can't add the images...
Ok - maybe something wrong with the info on the new 1899-0 ... I'll add another image...
Ok - this image took - here's Dale's 1892 Micro O - OBV.
The above image was placed on this Post with my new Lap Top.
The above image of Dr Pete's 1892-P Half in MS 67 was added with my old PC...
Running both side by side. Temporarily.
I guess the 1899-O Newp has a flaw in the image ... God only knows...I sure don't ...
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Dennis - I think the coin has at least 55 details - look at the upper most wing detail !!
Beautiful coin !!
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Darrell,
I was wondering when you'd be posting that coin.
Fantastic coin. Congratulations !
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Back to the drawing board with this image, just when I thought I had it figured out.
That is a great Barber!
<< <i>Oh yeah, here's the PCGS 45 1909-o that I just got back. It was either this or my 55 to keep and I just liked the presence of this one a little more.
For comparison sake - my old 1901-S in PCGS 55: I see virtually no difference.
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