<< <i>I like that 93-O and some nice toned coins. Did anyone see the 1905-O half in XF 40 go for $1025 on ebay? >>
BFJ - saw it - tracked it - didn't buy it - as I bought one in 40 from Manorcourtman and more recently another from Tombr also in XF 40.
I expected the one on eBay to break $1000, as that's what I paid for one of mine. If I locate an XF 45, I'll sell off one of my XF 40's.
Regardless of grade, the 05-O is the set stopper; it was the last coin I ever found for my AU set; it was missing from the RedStick Collection set that I purchased this past December. Its on most collector's lists in the grade they are collecting.
Here are my 05-O's
This one's fromManorcourtman:
This one is in my Dansco -
I plan on cracking out the XF 40 that I have from Tombr [ below... ] for the Dansco.
This is my better example:
Mike Hayes ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
1905-O is one of many tough dates in the 73 regular coin series of barber halves, particularly above the grade of VG. In the VF35, XF40 and XF45 grades there are only about 4-7 coins graded for each per pcgs pop reports, as opposed to over 10 for each grade in MS62-65. This may not be a true reflection of the real total of XF specimens, as I think that mint state barber halves are more likely to be slabbed than circ. coins, especially considering the cost of certification to value of the coin difference at the XF and MS levels. Ebay once again serves as a true barometer as to what at least two individuals seem willing to pay for one of these high-grade circulated barbers in PCGS holders. The 05-O is very tough as members of this message board will attest to.
I had a discussion at Central States with a prominent dealer and they mentioned that their want list for customers is pages long for upper grade circulated barber halves. The demand seems to be very strong and the supply is very limited. Many of the best coins are in tight hands and there are a number of very nice sets put together from what I understand, not all of them discussed on this message board.
<< <i>1905-O is one of many tough dates in the 73 regular coin series of barber halves, particularly above the grade of VG. In the VF35, XF40 and XF45 grades there are only about 4-7 coins graded for each per pcgs pop reports, as opposed to over 10 for each grade in MS62-65. This may not be a true reflection of the real total of XF specimens, as I think that mint state barber halves are more likely to be slabbed than circ. coins, especially considering the cost of certification to value of the coin difference at the XF and MS levels. Ebay once again serves as a true barometer as to what at least two individuals seem willing to pay for one of these high-grade circulated barbers in PCGS holders. The 05-O is very tough as members of this message board will attest to.
I had a discussion at Central States with a prominent dealer and they mentioned that their want list for customers is pages long for upper grade circulated barber halves. The demand seems to be very strong and the supply is very limited. Many of the best coins are in tight hands and there are a number of very nice sets put together from what I understand, not all of them discussed on this message board. >>
I absolutely positively agree with you. I got VERY lucky early on with my VF set of halves and lucked into a very nice VF25 05-O, I have only seen one other offered for sale publicly in the year since and it was an NGC VF30, it's funny with these coins, the typical collector looks at, say, Redbook and figures that the 04-S, 13-15P and 97-O, etc are the tough coins while it's just not the case.
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<< <i>1905-O is one of many tough dates in the 73 regular coin series of barber halves, particularly above the grade of VG. In the VF35, XF40 and XF45 grades there are only about 4-7 coins graded for each per pcgs pop reports, as opposed to over 10 for each grade in MS62-65. This may not be a true reflection of the real total of XF specimens, as I think that mint state barber halves are more likely to be slabbed than circ. coins, especially considering the cost of certification to value of the coin difference at the XF and MS levels. Ebay once again serves as a true barometer as to what at least two individuals seem willing to pay for one of these high-grade circulated barbers in PCGS holders. The 05-O is very tough as members of this message board will attest to.
I had a discussion at Central States with a prominent dealer and they mentioned that their want list for customers is pages long for upper grade circulated barber halves. The demand seems to be very strong and the supply is very limited. Many of the best coins are in tight hands and there are a number of very nice sets put together from what I understand, not all of them discussed on this message board. >>
Good observations. I would be willing to wager that of the serious collectors, a small minority post here. In fact, I know a wealthy west coast collector that has a few hundred thousand in Barber material, mostly mid-grade (includes dimes and quarters). I used to converse with him regularly but have lost touch. I was hoping I might be first to be contacted when he wanted to sell, or better yet, be included in his will!
I picked up a chunk of my mid-grade collection (about 25 coins) from a now deceased and silent collector. His coins are some of the finest in my collection. The best part was that the coins were so undergraded (by today's market standards) and the prices paid a pittance compared to what they would fetch now.
What ever happened to that quiet Beancounter who would only get one coin every great once in awhile...OMG...I've created a Numismatist with an insatiable appetite. I humbly pass the torch onto you, JMW.
Mike Hayes ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
<< <i>Thank you Mike, that is quite the compliment. The forum is a great place to learn. >>
Joe,
I for one appreciate the efforts you have expended on our behalf in displaying your very choice circulated Barber Halves. This Thread is a learning center for seasoned and new collector alike. All of your images are very well done and as the title of this Thread says:
Post some new Barber images...
All of your images are new
- the official Monster Barber Thread
what I think Dan [ the OP ] meant to say was that the size of this Thread is the "Monster" - not that we can only post "monster toned Barber coins.".
I preferred the name "Mega Barber Thread"... but its not my Thread to rename. Dan has changed the name of the Thread once already.
All contributions to this Thread are gratefully appreciated and I'm thrilled new collectors - such as yourself - are posting their coins.
I wish some of our more seasoned collectors would do the same....there are hundreds of Barber collectors out there and I look forward to seeing their images as well.
EDIT:
Dan - you had to have changed the name of this Thread - from Monster to Mega. Thank you.
We all hope you'll be adding some images soon - maybe of some of the coins you have sold [ I know you're not allowed to post coins that are For Sale on the US Coin Forum.]
Mike Hayes ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
Quite a few nice mid and upper grade barber halves, many certified at JJ Teaparty's website. They are an excellent firm. Not all the newer listed coins are imaged yet. Many are PCGS F15-40 grades.
Thanks Bill. I've been provided with some pretty good material to work with these days. If I had to make of living off of it, I'd starve to death. The photography also gives friends and family one more thing to gig me about.
I picked up two of the Teaparty halves 98-S XF40 and an 03 VF35, images will be up next week. Gail is always a pleasure to work with.
Thanks Greg. It's interesting how this whole collecting thing works. You go through what seems like a long dry spell where no matter how hard you look, there is nothing but the same old stuff. Then all of the sudden great new material just shows up. All of my recent adds have come from forum members. I go back and forth about naming individuals, some folks like to be recognized, and others are more private and enjoy sharing their knowledge, contacts, and a duplicate every once and a while.
Your photography skills surpass mine and it is great to see the coins imaged here! Pleasure meeting you !
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.
<< <i>I agree, Greg. Joe's been adding quite a few nice coins lately. I'm really pleased that he has been receptive to the resources I've lead him to. >>
And I'm glad that I got him in touch with you, Mike, and that you took him under your wing. I knew if he was serious about Barber coinage, that he needed to make contact with the real experts like you and the other regulars on this thread!
<< <i>The quarters are OK. I'll start posting those once Mike stops introducing me to the Barber Half guys.
Bowers & Merena has an outstanding MS65, 1912-S Liberty nickel up for auction, if you enjoy that series, you have to see this coin. >>
The Quarter guy you need to speak is Dave99B - [ Dave Batterberry ] - he's the VF/XF Quarter specialist....
I saw the 1912-S Nickel - nice coin - but it'll go for beaucoup bucks. I saw a beautifully toned MS 64 @ FUN - but the dealer wanted Moon Money for it. [ MS 65 money actually... because of the toning...which was really beautiful.] EDIT: To add - I did some digging thru my notes from the FUN show and the 1912-S in PCGS MS 64 had "Bullseye" toning and the dealer wanted $5100 for it. I was prepared to drop $4350 to $4500 for it and I thought that was a strong offer. Guess not. It stayed in the dealer's case the entire show.
Mike Hayes ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
I am sure most Barber collectors have seen my thread on the raw Dime submission that just got graded. I've been posting those images on that Thread.
Within a week or so, the photographer, Todd of BluCCphotos, will be sending the images of the primary set. I'll be editing each post - showing the duplicate examples - side by side - for comparison purposes.
Also included in the submission sent to Todd are a few Barbers which I will post here; ie: my newp : 1898-O Dime in MS 64 and the 1894 Proof Half in PR 64 CAM.
FYI: The PCGS Quarterly Submission [ 1898-O Quarter in PCGS 65 ] for a Secure Plus Grading was sent in on 5/4. It was entered into their system on 5/10. I've got my fingers crossed. Regardless if the coin gets a bump or a Plus or remains the same, its a great coin and was thrilled that Dale Friend saved it for me - Thanks Again, Dale.
No newps to report this week.
Mike Hayes ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
It helps soothe the pain a bit to know that these pieces are going to homes/collectors who love the artistry and beauty that gently worn silver can take on in this design. (And whose photo skills surpass mine greatly!)
MIKE HAYES has done so much for the Barber collectors here, from teaching me how to grade, introducing to new friends, collectors and keeping this thread going for what, 2 1/2 years now? And welcoming new Barber collectors into the 'brotherhood' each week it seems. My hats off to you, Mike and the short time spent last August looking at Barbers and talking Barbers with you has been a highlight of my collecting experience. You're always welcome at 100 Lochview, and the chaise lounge in the basement is always for rent
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.
<< <i> MIKE HAYES has done so much for the Barber collectors here, from teaching me how to grade, introducing to new friends, collectors and keeping this thread going for what, 2 1/2 years now? And welcoming new Barber collectors into the 'brotherhood' each week it seems.
>>
Don,
That is one beauty of a set you put together. I hate to see it broken up but barber collectors are getting some rare nice original coins.
Can't add much more to that. Except... I went to the semi annual Denver Coin Show today which was an absolute faliure, but I did get to see some good buddy dealer friends which is always fun. One dealer in particular from Jupiter FL, says he knows Mike, and what a great guy he is. He wasn't just talking Barbers either.
Brian - I know a certain collector in Colorado who'll have a heart attack when he sees your new 1896-O. Sweet XF [ 40 ? ] and a very attractive example. The 02-S has great detail as well but - what's going on with the reverse ? Great images too.
Brandon - I'm very pleased you've started putting images on your set. Atta Boy !!
Mike Hayes ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
<< <i>Brian - I know a certain collector in Colorado who'll have a heart attack when he sees your new 1896-O. Sweet XF [ 40 ? ] and a very attractive example. The 02-S has great detail as well but - what's going on with the reverse ? Great images too.
<< <i>
Mike - I'm not sure what they are. It looks some sort of black toning or maybe someone dropped in a lacquer and picked it up quickly? They are mix color of brown and black but darker so it looks black in the naked eye. Do you think it would grade?
I think the 1896-O will grade - as an XF 40 I think I'd have the 02-S looked at - and maybe someone who knows what they're doing [ not me, that is for sure !! ] can remove the black marks with acetone {?} - I don't think that coin will grade as is.
Some one help Brian out here - I can't.
Mike Hayes ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
Mike/Brian: I see that StickeeBlackeGunke (not GreasyKidsStuffe) on circulated coins not infrequently; it won't come off with acetone and if original surfaces, and in & of itself, will not prevent it from holdering. Let's see if I have some images in photobucket... I have no idea what it is either....
just on the reverse, not as dark black or heavy in this photo; I believe this coin was on HLRC for a while before djfcoins listed it. Mr Breeze needs this date, I believe, but it will set one back a couple of M notes ++.
just on the reverse as well (sorry, not a Barber )
StickeeBrowneGunke&Cruste; no longer own this one
Now whether it's acceptable, depends upon all those factors that go into eye appeal and also rarity of the coin, whether worth keeping
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.
Brian - If you're looking for a nice 04-S - Arnie Heller has a really attractive PCGS 30 on eBay now - its a bit higher priced than Dave Finkelstein's coin imaged by Don [ above ]. I like Arnie's coin alot more, personally.
When I first saw this coin it was completely covered in "Black Gunk" - and it was on JJ Teaparty's website in raw state. I advised that they send it to NCS for conservation - they didn't - but Arnie Heller did listen - and he bought it from them, sent it to NCS and then to NGC as an AU 55 and lastly to PCGS + crossed as an AU 55. Redshoulder then bought it from Arnie.
I in turn bought it from Redshoulder and when I upgraded my 1901-S to a MS 63 - I sold Redshoulder the AU 55 coin back to him for the same price he sold it to me three years earlier. [ I wish I had the original images before it was conserved.]
Mike Hayes ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
Mike - Don is right on the acetone. I tried the acetone and it did not help remove the brown/black gunke.
And the 04s you're referring to, I've seen it before and it is a very nice for the grade. But I prefer darker or a bit dirtier. Though, I'd have pulled the trigger if the price was right.
Comments
Did anyone see the 1905-O half in XF 40 go for $1025 on ebay?
<< <i>I like that 93-O and some nice toned coins.
Did anyone see the 1905-O half in XF 40 go for $1025 on ebay? >>
BFJ - saw it - tracked it - didn't buy it -
as I bought one in 40 from Manorcourtman
and more recently another from Tombr also
in XF 40.
I expected the one on eBay to break $1000,
as that's what I paid for one of mine. If I locate
an XF 45, I'll sell off one of my XF 40's.
Regardless of grade, the 05-O is the set stopper;
it was the last coin I ever found for my AU set;
it was missing from the RedStick Collection set
that I purchased this past December. Its on most
collector's lists in the grade they are collecting.
Here are my 05-O's
This one's fromManorcourtman:
This one is in my Dansco -
I plan on cracking out the XF 40 that I have from Tombr [ below... ] for the Dansco.
This is my better example:
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New Barber Purchases
I had a discussion at Central States with a prominent dealer and they mentioned that their want list for customers is pages long for upper grade circulated barber halves. The demand seems to be very strong and the supply is very limited. Many of the best coins are in tight hands and there are a number of very nice sets put together from what I understand, not all of them discussed on this message board.
<< <i>1905-O is one of many tough dates in the 73 regular coin series of barber halves, particularly above the grade of VG. In the VF35, XF40 and XF45 grades there are only about 4-7 coins graded for each per pcgs pop reports, as opposed to over 10 for each grade in MS62-65. This may not be a true reflection of the real total of XF specimens, as I think that mint state barber halves are more likely to be slabbed than circ. coins, especially considering the cost of certification to value of the coin difference at the XF and MS levels. Ebay once again serves as a true barometer as to what at least two individuals seem willing to pay for one of these high-grade circulated barbers in PCGS holders. The 05-O is very tough as members of this message board will attest to.
I had a discussion at Central States with a prominent dealer and they mentioned that their want list for customers is pages long for upper grade circulated barber halves. The demand seems to be very strong and the supply is very limited. Many of the best coins are in tight hands and there are a number of very nice sets put together from what I understand, not all of them discussed on this message board. >>
I absolutely positively agree with you. I got VERY lucky early on with my VF set of halves and lucked into a very nice VF25 05-O, I have only seen one other offered for sale publicly in the year since and it was an NGC VF30, it's funny with these coins, the typical collector looks at, say, Redbook and figures that the 04-S, 13-15P and 97-O, etc are the tough coins while it's just not the case.
<< <i>1905-O is one of many tough dates in the 73 regular coin series of barber halves, particularly above the grade of VG. In the VF35, XF40 and XF45 grades there are only about 4-7 coins graded for each per pcgs pop reports, as opposed to over 10 for each grade in MS62-65. This may not be a true reflection of the real total of XF specimens, as I think that mint state barber halves are more likely to be slabbed than circ. coins, especially considering the cost of certification to value of the coin difference at the XF and MS levels. Ebay once again serves as a true barometer as to what at least two individuals seem willing to pay for one of these high-grade circulated barbers in PCGS holders. The 05-O is very tough as members of this message board will attest to.
I had a discussion at Central States with a prominent dealer and they mentioned that their want list for customers is pages long for upper grade circulated barber halves. The demand seems to be very strong and the supply is very limited. Many of the best coins are in tight hands and there are a number of very nice sets put together from what I understand, not all of them discussed on this message board. >>
Good observations. I would be willing to wager that of the serious collectors, a small minority post here. In fact, I know a wealthy west coast collector that has a few hundred thousand in Barber material, mostly mid-grade (includes dimes and quarters). I used to converse with him regularly but have lost touch. I was hoping I might be first to be contacted when he wanted to sell, or better yet, be included in his will!
I picked up a chunk of my mid-grade collection (about 25 coins) from a now deceased and silent collector. His coins are some of the finest in my collection. The best part was that the coins were so undergraded (by today's market standards) and the prices paid a pittance compared to what they would fetch now.
Tyler
Who wouldn't want an album full of Barbers like this one, thanks Mike
What ever happened to that quiet Beancounter
who would only get one coin every great once
in awhile...OMG...I've created a Numismatist with
an insatiable appetite. I humbly pass the torch onto
you, JMW.
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Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
New Barber Purchases
I guess we should change the title to: Post some Circulated Barber Images....
<< <i>Thank you Mike, that is quite the compliment. The forum is a great place to learn. >>
Joe,
I for one appreciate the efforts you have expended on our behalf
in displaying your very choice circulated Barber Halves. This Thread
is a learning center for seasoned and new collector alike. All of your
images are very well done and as the title of this Thread says:
Post some new Barber images...
All of your images are new
- the official Monster Barber Thread
what I think Dan [ the OP ] meant to say was that
the size of this Thread is the "Monster" - not that
we can only post "monster toned Barber coins.".
I preferred the name "Mega Barber Thread"... but
its not my Thread to rename. Dan has changed the
name of the Thread once already.
All contributions to this Thread are gratefully appreciated
and I'm thrilled new collectors - such as yourself - are
posting their coins.
I wish some of our more seasoned collectors would
do the same....there are hundreds of Barber collectors out
there and I look forward to seeing their images as well.
EDIT:
Dan - you had to have changed the name of this Thread -
from Monster to Mega. Thank you.
We all hope you'll be adding some images soon - maybe
of some of the coins you have sold [ I know you're not
allowed to post coins that are For Sale on the US Coin Forum.]
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Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
New Barber Purchases
Oh, and Joe, GREAT stuff you've been posting.. I really need to work on my photography skills!
The photography also gives friends and family one more thing to gig me about.
I picked up two of the Teaparty halves 98-S XF40 and an 03 VF35, images will be up next week. Gail is always a pleasure to work with.
<< <i>Wow Joe - great group of coins you have posted recently! >>
I agree, Greg. Joe's been adding quite a few nice coins lately.
I'm really pleased that he has been receptive to the resources
I've lead him to. Quite a few coins Joe has gotten came out of
Tom Breivogel's " Gettysburg Collection " - and more recently, a few
coins from Don Soles' " InYHWHWeTrust Collection " .
I have picked up some beauties from these collections as well.
Now that Joe has become a photo- hound - I expect to see a whole
lot more of his collection. I have a nagging feeling his Quarter collection
is going to be at least of the same caliber of his Half Dollars.
Keep 'em coming.
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New Barber Purchases
Anyway you look at it, it's sure is fun.
Your photography skills surpass mine and it is great to see the coins imaged here! Pleasure meeting you !
Don
<< <i>I agree, Greg. Joe's been adding quite a few nice coins lately.
I'm really pleased that he has been receptive to the resources I've lead him to. >>
And I'm glad that I got him in touch with you, Mike, and that you took him under your wing. I knew if he was serious about Barber coinage, that he needed to make contact with the real experts like you and the other regulars on this thread!
Bowers & Merena has an outstanding MS65, 1912-S Liberty nickel up for auction, if you enjoy that series, you have to see this coin.
Thanks to Don, here's my newest acquistion 1896s barber half.
I can't get enough of this 50c.
<< <i>The quarters are OK. I'll start posting those once Mike stops introducing me to the Barber Half guys.
Bowers & Merena has an outstanding MS65, 1912-S Liberty nickel up for auction, if you enjoy that series, you have to see this coin. >>
The Quarter guy you need to speak is Dave99B - [ Dave Batterberry ] - he's the VF/XF Quarter specialist....
I saw the 1912-S Nickel - nice coin - but it'll go for beaucoup bucks. I saw a beautifully toned MS 64 @ FUN - but
the dealer wanted Moon Money for it. [ MS 65 money actually... because of the toning...which was really beautiful.]
EDIT: To add - I did some digging thru my notes from the FUN show and the 1912-S in PCGS MS 64 had "Bullseye"
toning and the dealer wanted $5100 for it. I was prepared to drop $4350 to $4500 for it and I thought that was a
strong offer. Guess not. It stayed in the dealer's case the entire show.
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New Barber Purchases
That's one very special 1896-S - Congrats !!
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Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
New Barber Purchases
Every coin that has come out of this collection has been a pleasure to look at.
<< <i>JMW - Very nice round of halves!
Thanks to Don, here's my newest acquistion 1896s barber half.
I can't get enough of this 50c.
WOW!!! Amazing coin! Congrats!
Thanks Mike
Thanks Don
I am sure most Barber collectors have seen my thread on the raw Dime submission
that just got graded. I've been posting those images on that Thread.
Within a week or so, the photographer, Todd of BluCCphotos, will be sending
the images of the primary set. I'll be editing each post - showing the duplicate
examples - side by side - for comparison purposes.
Also included in the submission sent to Todd are a few Barbers which I will post
here; ie: my newp : 1898-O Dime in MS 64 and the 1894 Proof Half in PR 64 CAM.
FYI: The PCGS Quarterly Submission [ 1898-O Quarter in PCGS 65 ]
for a Secure Plus Grading was sent in on 5/4. It was entered into their
system on 5/10. I've got my fingers crossed. Regardless if the coin gets
a bump or a Plus or remains the same, its a great coin and was thrilled
that Dale Friend saved it for me - Thanks Again, Dale.
No newps to report this week.
~~~~~~~~~~~~
Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
New Barber Purchases
MIKE HAYES has done so much for the Barber collectors here, from teaching me how to grade, introducing to new friends, collectors and keeping this thread going for what, 2 1/2 years now? And welcoming new Barber collectors into the 'brotherhood' each week it seems. My hats off to you, Mike and the short time spent last August looking at Barbers and talking Barbers with you has been a highlight of my collecting experience.
Don
<< <i>
MIKE HAYES has done so much for the Barber collectors here, from teaching me how to grade, introducing to new friends, collectors and keeping this thread going for what, 2 1/2 years now? And welcoming new Barber collectors into the 'brotherhood' each week it seems.
>>
Don,
That is one beauty of a set you put together. I hate to see it broken up but barber collectors are getting some rare nice original coins.
Thanks, guys..............
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That's a great compliment!
Barbwire,
That is quite the 96-S!
Now some examples of bad pics. Here is my 1894 in 55.
BFJ - Beautiful colors on the 1894.
Images are a "tad too large" - and
don't do the coin any favors.
Talk about "the pot calling the kettle black."
Not only are my images terrible but I can't
post them either.
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New Barber Purchases
And thanks for the comments gang. I'm not a fan of shiny coins but I like the toning on that 94.
Brian - I know a certain collector in Colorado who'll have a heart attack when he sees
your new 1896-O. Sweet XF [ 40 ? ] and a very attractive example. The 02-S has great
detail as well but - what's going on with the reverse ? Great images too.
Brandon - I'm very pleased you've started putting images on your set. Atta Boy !!
~~~~~~~~~~~~
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New Barber Purchases
<< <i>Brian - I know a certain collector in Colorado who'll have a heart attack when he sees
your new 1896-O. Sweet XF [ 40 ? ] and a very attractive example. The 02-S has great
detail as well but - what's going on with the reverse ? Great images too.
<< <i>
Mike - I'm not sure what they are. It looks some sort of black toning or maybe someone dropped in a lacquer and picked it up quickly?
They are mix color of brown and black but darker so it looks black in the naked eye. Do you think it would grade?
I think the 1896-O will grade - as an XF 40
I think I'd have the 02-S looked at - and maybe
someone who knows what they're doing [ not me,
that is for sure !! ] can remove the black marks
with acetone {?} - I don't think that coin will grade
as is.
Some one help Brian out here - I can't.
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New Barber Purchases
Mike/Brian: I see that StickeeBlackeGunke (not GreasyKidsStuffe) on circulated coins not infrequently; it won't come off with acetone and if original surfaces, and in & of itself, will not prevent it from holdering. Let's see if I have some images in photobucket... I have no idea what it is either....
just on the reverse, not as dark black or heavy in this photo; I believe this coin was on HLRC for a while before djfcoins listed it. Mr Breeze needs this date, I believe, but it will set one back a couple of M notes ++.
just on the reverse as well (sorry, not a Barber
StickeeBrowneGunke&Cruste; no longer own this one
Now whether it's acceptable, depends upon all those factors that go into eye appeal and also rarity of the coin, whether worth keeping
really attractive PCGS 30 on eBay now - its a bit higher priced
than Dave Finkelstein's coin imaged by Don [ above ]. I like
Arnie's coin alot more, personally.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
When I first saw this coin it was completely covered in "Black Gunk" -
and it was on JJ Teaparty's website in raw state. I advised that they
send it to NCS for conservation - they didn't - but Arnie Heller did listen -
and he bought it from them, sent it to NCS and then to NGC as an AU 55
and lastly to PCGS + crossed as an AU 55. Redshoulder then bought it from Arnie.
I in turn bought it from Redshoulder and when I upgraded my 1901-S to a MS 63 -
I sold Redshoulder the AU 55 coin back to him for the same price he sold it to me
three years earlier. [ I wish I had the original images before it was conserved.]
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Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
New Barber Purchases
And the 04s you're referring to, I've seen it before and it is a very nice for the grade.
But I prefer darker or a bit dirtier.
This is in an NGC 45 holder and while I disagree with the 45 designation, should be lower, the surfaces are very nice.