<< <i>Haven't been buying too many Barbers lately, but I did pick up this 1909-S Dime in PCGS MS65 to upgrade my current MS64 (which will is available with Glenn Holsonbake). This one has a weak strike, but under some good light it's pretty and I just had to put a bid in at the price it was going
Then I take it you did not take the 1st images ? >>
Some like proof coins imaged as they look in hand, others like to see the colors that are on the surfaces when tilted into the light. The first image taken was to show the surface color reflection (ie tilted into the light or lit with diffusing gel). The last image was lit normally with three bulbs and a higher wattage bulb 'bounced' light to get the luster/mirrors to come alive. There are of course different ways to do this, but that's how I do mine.
Haven't posted to the Barber thread in a long while. Found a couple of halves at the local coin store. The 08-D is a common date, but the 00-O in XF was a surprisingly nice find.
I really like the 1900-O as well. A very under rated date particularly in that grade level. The tough O mint trio from 1900-O to 1902-O is very under rated. In MS there are fewer graded, ranking 3, 4 and 5 behind the 1904-S and 1896-O. The 1901-S has slipped to number 6 in MS rarity. The rarity is similar in XF and AU for these dates as well. Great find.
Mike that looks like a great addition to your 1911 set. Congrats.
I picked up a few things for inventory including a real nice 95-O dime today, not high grade just a VG8 but it is original and PCGS graded. Always happy to get that date whenever I am lucky to find one.
<< <i>Tyler - Where in the heck did you find that 1900-O?? Very attractive and great overall eye appeal. Just how I like em.. dirty! >>
Brian - I was selling a little gold at Rust coin at the downtown Salt Lake location, and saw a few Barbers in the glass. They still have an XF, almost AU 1907-O asking only $159.00 or so. With the ten percent discount, that is $145.00 coin, $30.00 to slab and you have a $250.00 + coin.
It definitely breaks a long dry spell for me
Edited to add. IMO, at the XF level there is generally NO original luster left. I have found just two original XF coins that still had a little luster peeking out of the deepest recesses of the wing feathers; this 00-O and a 1913-D grading XF45. The light spots in the feather detail is the original luster.
Here is my 13-D with the same trace amounts of luster in the protected areas within the wing feathers.
<< <i>Tyler - Where in the heck did you find that 1900-O?? Very attractive and great overall eye appeal. Just how I like em.. dirty! >>
I think he has unusually good luck in finding his Barber Halves in small towns scattered all over Utah. He takes his four sons on treks accross the land and ends up in small towns who have some old cogger with bags of VF35-XF45 Barber Halves at melt value...
I agree with Brian & Ponyexpress8 - that 1900-O - is a very tough coin to come by.
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<< <i>Tyler - Where in the heck did you find that 1900-O?? Very attractive and great overall eye appeal. Just how I like em.. dirty! >>
I think he has unusually good luck in finding his Barber Halves in small towns scattered all over Utah. He takes his four sons on treks accross the land and ends up in small towns who have some old cogger with bags of VF35-XF45 Barber Halves at melt value...
I agree with Brian & Ponyexpress8 - that 1900-O - is a very tough coin to come by. >>
LOL. What no one sees are the many stinkers I have bought. For some reason, Salt Lake City has had (and probably still has) many old time collections that end up at Rust or Monarch coin. Rust Coin especially, consistently has quality pieces at very reasonable prices. Those old Mormon families didn't trust the federal goverment and there were many hoarders / collectors apparently.
But to set matters straight. In ten years, the local coin stores have yielded me just two 93-S Barbers, one in Unc (impaired) another AU 1893-S and this 00-O. I have found more, but none other were key or semi-key dates.
Pleased overall but I bought all raw over several years and the 99 I just bought and paid XF 40 money.
The XF45's I will compare to my complete XF45 set I bought from Craig Peterson. I'm thinking the 00-S will be a better coin, perhaps the 00-P. Both my 98-O's are very nice.
Knew the 08-O was probably a bit too cleaned, but was hoping the nice coins would pull it through.
LOL. What no one sees are the many stinkers I have bought. For some reason, Salt Lake City has had (and probably still has) many old time collections that end up at Rust or Monarch coin. Rust Coin especially, consistently has quality pieces at very reasonable prices. Those old Mormon families didn't trust the federal goverment and there were many hoarders / collectors apparently.
But to set matters straight. In ten years, the local coin stores have yielded me just two 93-S Barbers, one in Unc (impaired) another AU 1893-S and this 00-O. I have found more, but none other were key or semi-key dates. >>
How well I remember that AU 58 - 1893-S you bought. Beautiful coin. I also don't believe you ever bought a stinker.
Steve Duckor's Barber Half Set is now completely imaged in his listing of the set on the Set Registry. The coins are amazing and beautiful! Someone who knows how to link his set to this thread would do a big service to us by providing the link.
<< <i>Could someone post a few of those images directly into a post here? The 1905-P is especially nice. >>
Couldn't agree more its a very special coin - but all I can do from work is post a direct Link to the 1905-P.
PCGS - MS 68 + For what ever reason - all of my attachments thru PhotoBucket automatically get reduced - what am I doing wrong - what should my settings be on PhotoBucket ?
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Broadstruck recommended this photographer, Messydesk; and although I am very pleased with the work Todd of BluCCphotos has done for me - and will continue to do with my Halves - I thought John Baumgart would do a great job on my Quarters.
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Anyone wanting to know if prices are strong for nice, PCGS-graded, VF-AU barber halves, some CAC-stickered, look at the current selection and bids at Heritage for the Summer FUN auction. The 04-S in PCGS AU 50 has a bid of $5500 (plus buyer's fee) already. Look down the listings, most of the nicer coins in PCGS plastic are as much as 2-3 times any given price guides (including those listed by Heritage at the auction site). Amazing!
<< <i>Anyone wanting to know if prices are strong for nice, PCGS-graded, VF-AU barber halves, some CAC-stickered, look at the current selection and bids at Heritage for the Summer FUN auction. The 04-S in PCGS AU 50 has a bid of $5500 (plus buyer's fee) already. Look down the listings, most of the nicer coins in PCGS plastic are as much as 2-3 times any given price guides (including those listed by Heritage at the auction site). Amazing! >>
I also noticed that that coin and others have not been offered by Heritage for years. I hope the prices are being driven by the demand for the coins rather than the PCGS plastic and CAC stickers.
In the land of the blind the one-eyed man is king.
I have seen a trend over the past 10 years or so of solid mid to upper grade barber halves with original skin doing very well in eBay and Heritage auctions. There is a critical mass (a number of collectors) willing to pay strong for such coins, or else they would not bring such strong money.
Given the popularity of the series with these collectors, the true rarity of uncleaned or messed-with pieces, it makes sense that sellers of such pieces get them submitted to PCGS for grading. Nice coins in PCGS holders (with or without CAC) bring VERY strong prices. This is especially true for key dates like the 04-S, 96-O, 14-P, and many other dates that might surprise many people.
Didn't have the opportunity of getting to FUN before it closed this evening. But I'm very close to the convention site and looking forward to many hours of examining Dr. Duckor's Halves.
I also brought a few odds and ends to cross over - Halves mostly - plus a few raw Dimes - and some stunning odds and ends that I never had graded.
Most of the Quarters I've been posting were purchased raw - and when the collection was just about complete - I sent everything to ANACS [ back in the mid 1990's ].
A few years ago - I crossed everything into PCGS holders - and for the most part the grades remained the same. [ About five years ago I had a Thread about the Great Cross Over where approx 120 coins in ANACS holders crossed to PCGS.] {Some may remember it...}
Here are rest of the Quarter images -
I'm still searching for an AU 58 - None around in 16 years !! I also want a MS 64 for the Date Set.
This coin was in an ICG AU 58 Holder; I knew it wasn't an AU 58 - its a very nice 55 - and PCGS agreed with me on the grade. Its not the best struck Barber Quarter I've seen - but you can't find that many AU's of this date.
MFH, beautiful Barbers!! A veritable masterpiece-gallery you have displayed there
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.
Those are some very nice quarters. I like the look of two "O" coins the best, the 1896-O and 1905-O speak to me loudest. The 13-S isn't too shabby either.
Well, I was able to make it to Summer FUN but only for one day - Saturday.
I was so looking forward to be able to view the entire Dr. Duckor collection of Halves - but - only a dozen or so coins were on display. I fawned over the Micro O in MS 65 and the 1905-P in MS 68 +. Everything was stunning but viewing the coins standing up was not what I was hoping for. I had wished to sit down and view them individually - but I must have had a "pipe-dream" when I thought would ever happen !!
I was on a mission for AU 58 V-Nickels - none seen !!! I was also on a mission for AU 58 Dimes - none seen !! Same for Quarters and Halves - not a 58 in sight. [ At least for the dates I'm searching for.]
JMW had asked to check out Dimes for him - and I was lucky enough to find one date he needed.
Broadstruck asked me to scout out Hard Times tokens, I only found one dealer who had any - and as it turned out to be one he already had.
I stopped by Julian Leidman's table for a chat and I picked up a nice 1899-O Half in PCGS 53 for my second tier set. Broadstruck has already volunteered to image it for me, [Thx, BTW.]
Not alot of mid range graded Barber Halves in any TPG holders; a few nice MS common dates scattered around the floor however. Although I did see a few great [for their grade ] Barber Dimes at Julian's table [ 1893-S/S/s in MS 64 ] - [ and an 1895-P in MS 63 ] with wonderful toning. Julian graded these higher than the PCGS label - and as a result - he ask prices were at the level he thought they should have been graded. Great stuff, regardless.
Other purchases were a Quarter from my Dad's birthyear [ 1917-D Ty 2 PCGS MS 63 FH @ Angel Dee's] and a Peace Dollar from my Mom's birthyear [1921 PCGS AU 58 @ Joe Kaminski's]. I also found an extremely nice 1920-P Dime for the Dansco in XF 45 [ at Tampa Coin's booth].
I've been fighting a Summer cold - and wasn't up to any more than a five hours at the show. At it was, most dealers were packing up by 1:00 - 2:00 and when I left at 3:00 most of the foot traffic was scarce.
I think it should be mentioned that what I have heard - the first day of the show is usually the better day to attend.
Regardless, I enjoyed myself - irrespective of my Summer cold.
Looking forward to the ANA - pre-show at the "Castle" and at the ANA show at the Hynes.
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<< <i>After 1872 posts on this Mega Thread and on the occasion of completing my Barber Quarter collection with the addition of a very choice 1901-S in PCGS AU 55 , I thought I'd add it here as well as getting it eventually buried in the thread.
Edit: 2/17/09:
This coin is currently at HLRC; I traded it towards an 1892-O Micro O PCGS MS 63 with a Green Bean - CAC Sticker. - EX: Peter Shireman - [ whose influenece made me realize that this is truly a very special coin.]
You have my word that this 1901-S Quarter is a very solid AU 55 . Its reverse has AU 58 detail, IMHO, and although the obverse has been discussed as an AU 53, however, I feel the obverse does qualify as an AU 55. The reverse absolutely carries this coin in its grade of AU 55. I have been offered a number of 01-S quarters, and this one was the best match to my collection. I have decided to only have AU 58's to MS coins in this set.
BTW, HLRC's price is substantially lower than what I originally paid for this coin. Yes, I took it on the chin on this trade however I think I stole the 1892-O MIcro O Half. Its all a matter of give and take. Right, Harry ?
Edited to add the old NGC holdered images:
To the next owner of this coin, enjoy it, you won't find its equal in AU for many decades. >>
Wow ! That's a blast from the past. I have that image above my desk at work.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Continuing with my FUN report... I arrived late Friday - too late to make it to the show.
I did my submission forms for PCGS & ATS Saturday morning - and got some other paperwork done.
Arriving at 10:10 AM, I found the show somewhat slow; I expected a much larger crowd [ this is my first Summer FUN show.] I'm not complaining, as the NGC tables were barren - I met David Lange - and I submitted some Barber Dimes that I had raw left from my Dansco. I also had a few errors which I submitted and a couple of MS Franklins [ 51-S & 53-S - always the optimist, looking for those FBL's...lol ].
Made it to the PCGS table [ they were just as slow as NGC ] and submitted my two Half Dollar Varieties - the 1892 TDR - in PCGS 58; as well as my 1911-S [ S/s - EX: Friend ] in PCGS 66. I've wanted these two coins to have their appropiate variety designation - as well as my Pedigree designation. The 1911-S will have "Hayes-Friend" designation. Although the 11-S had a green CAC sticker - I'm not concerned about loosing the green bean.
My second submission to PCGS was a couple of Halves for Cross Overs at Any Grade: 1895-P NGC 55 [ really nice coin for my 2nd set ] and a recent purchase of a 1906-D in an ANACS 50 holder - nice coin - but an XF 45 IMHO.
Once received back from the grading room - the 11-S/s - and all of my MS Halves will get sent back to PCGS for Secure Plus Grading - as I have learned that Secure Plus Grading is available now for the Eight Free Submissions available on the Platinum Level. I would like to see if I can pick up any "Pluses" or a Grade Bump.
I did end up chatting with Julian Leidman at his table and picked up a nice 1899-O Half in PCGS 53 for my 2nd set. [ Broadstruck has volunteered to image it for me - Thx BTW ].
The crowds were not at this show - at least not on Saturday - but I enjoyed myself - sold off a few duplicates - met a few guys I've wanted to meet. I didn't let my disappointment at not being able to view the entire Duckor collection get me down. I was still pumped up by my win of the 1904-S Half in PCGS 50 the day before I went to Orlando. The coin arrived today - and its nicer - by far, I might add - in hand than the images portrayed. Its one of the coins I'm bringing with me to the ANA for Todd of BluCCphotos to image. [ I'll also have my Micro O Half with me as well for Todd to image. It'll be available for viewing at the ANA at Glenn Holsonbake's table # 1521 ] .
Edited to say : My head's still not clear from this cold - if there was any duplication in these posts, I'm sorry.
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Mike, Glad you got to the FUN show in Orlando...at least you made the best of it and able to capitalize on the visit. With the reduction in collector/buyer traffic it makes one wonder whether they will have it in Orlando next year. I should feel ashamed...I live nearby and couldn't make it...glad you did. Although if you'd picked up some astounding mid-grade Barber Halves I would have been beside myself! Glad you had a good time.
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The obverse could be stronger, but the reverse looks great.
Scuffs on the holder.
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Phila: PCGS AU 55
Denver: PCGS AU 58 CAC
San Francisco: PCGS AU 58 CAC
Thanks again, Kevin.
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<< <i>
<< <i>Got to view/image some Pinnacle Newps from LB. Here are some of the choice pieces I liked:
Did you image these coins ?
Nice job !! >>
Thanks Mike.
<< <i>Haven't been buying too many Barbers lately, but I did pick up this 1909-S Dime in PCGS MS65 to upgrade my current MS64 (which will is available with Glenn Holsonbake). This one has a weak strike, but under some good light it's pretty and I just had to put a bid in at the price it was going
Nice!
Mike - Here's a better images of the 1899 Barber Dime PCGS PR65 CAC (My coin, my image):
Then I take it you did not take the
1st images ?
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<< <i>Very nice looking 1899 Proof Dime.
Then I take it you did not take the
1st images ? >>
Some like proof coins imaged as they look in hand, others like to see the colors that are on the surfaces when tilted into the light. The first image taken was to show the surface color reflection (ie tilted into the light or lit with diffusing gel). The last image was lit normally with three bulbs and a higher wattage bulb 'bounced' light to get the luster/mirrors to come alive. There are of course different ways to do this, but that's how I do mine.
Thx for the insight.
Great looking Dime.
I saw the 1907-D Half sold at Pinnacle.
Sweet coin !!
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I made mention of a nice 1913-S Quarter in PCGS 40... its not my coin ... it belongs
to a friend...
PM me if you want me to lead you to it...
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I'm sending this newp into PCGS -
I think it'll get into an XF 45 holder...
What do you think...???
I know ANACS thought it was a
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<< <i>Thx for the insight.
Great looking Dime.
I saw the 1907-D Half sold at Pinnacle.
Sweet coin !! >>
Mike - yeah, it went fast. Very nice coin.
Just got these images back from Todd of BluCCphotos....
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Tyler
Newp - and an upgrade for the 1911 Mint Set:
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which slips beautifully into 1894 Proof Set
Earlier this month, I won the IHC at Heritage -
so, now, the set is somewhat complete less
the Morgan.
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I really like the 1900-O as well. A very under rated date particularly in that grade level. The tough O mint trio from 1900-O to 1902-O is very under rated. In MS there are fewer graded, ranking 3, 4 and 5 behind the 1904-S and 1896-O. The 1901-S has slipped to number 6 in MS rarity. The rarity is similar in XF and AU for these dates as well. Great find.
Mike that looks like a great addition to your 1911 set. Congrats.
I picked up a few things for inventory including a real nice 95-O dime today, not high grade just a VG8 but it is original and PCGS graded. Always happy to get that date whenever I am lucky to find one.
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<< <i>Tyler - Where in the heck did you find that 1900-O?? Very attractive and great overall eye appeal. Just how I like em.. dirty! >>
Brian - I was selling a little gold at Rust coin at the downtown Salt Lake location, and saw a few Barbers in the glass. They still have an XF, almost AU 1907-O asking only $159.00 or so. With the ten percent discount, that is $145.00 coin, $30.00 to slab and you have a $250.00 + coin.
It definitely breaks a long dry spell for me
Edited to add. IMO, at the XF level there is generally NO original luster left. I have found just two original XF coins that still had a little luster peeking out of the deepest recesses of the wing feathers; this 00-O and a 1913-D grading XF45. The light spots in the feather detail is the original luster.
Here is my 13-D with the same trace amounts of luster in the protected areas within the wing feathers.
<< <i>Tyler - Where in the heck did you find that 1900-O?? Very attractive and great overall eye appeal. Just how I like em.. dirty! >>
I think he has unusually good luck in finding his Barber Halves in small towns scattered
all over Utah. He takes his four sons on treks accross the land and ends up in small
towns who have some old cogger with bags of VF35-XF45 Barber Halves at melt value...
I agree with Brian & Ponyexpress8 - that 1900-O - is a very tough coin to come by.
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<< <i>
<< <i>Tyler - Where in the heck did you find that 1900-O?? Very attractive and great overall eye appeal. Just how I like em.. dirty! >>
I think he has unusually good luck in finding his Barber Halves in small towns scattered
all over Utah. He takes his four sons on treks accross the land and ends up in small
towns who have some old cogger with bags of VF35-XF45 Barber Halves at melt value...
I agree with Brian & Ponyexpress8 - that 1900-O - is a very tough coin to come by. >>
LOL. What no one sees are the many stinkers I have bought. For some reason, Salt Lake City has had (and probably still has) many old time collections that end up at Rust or Monarch coin. Rust Coin especially, consistently has quality pieces at very reasonable prices. Those old Mormon families didn't trust the federal goverment and there were many hoarders / collectors apparently.
But to set matters straight. In ten years, the local coin stores have yielded me just two 93-S Barbers, one in Unc (impaired) another AU 1893-S and this 00-O. I have found more, but none other were key or semi-key dates.
98-O XF45
99-P VF35
00-P XF45
00-S XF45
08-O genuine
09-O VF30
15-P XF40
Pleased overall but I bought all raw over several years and the 99 I just bought and paid XF 40 money.
The XF45's I will compare to my complete XF45 set I bought from Craig Peterson. I'm thinking the 00-S will be a better coin, perhaps the 00-P. Both my 98-O's are very nice.
Knew the 08-O was probably a bit too cleaned, but was hoping the nice coins would pull it through.
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Congratulations! You did extremely well with circulated Barber Halves...six out seven!
<< <i>
LOL. What no one sees are the many stinkers I have bought. For some reason, Salt Lake City has had (and probably still has) many old time collections that end up at Rust or Monarch coin. Rust Coin especially, consistently has quality pieces at very reasonable prices. Those old Mormon families didn't trust the federal goverment and there were many hoarders / collectors apparently.
But to set matters straight. In ten years, the local coin stores have yielded me just two 93-S Barbers, one in Unc (impaired) another AU 1893-S and this 00-O. I have found more, but none other were key or semi-key dates. >>
How well I remember that AU 58 - 1893-S you bought. Beautiful coin.
I also don't believe you ever bought a stinker.
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Peter - Nice submission - are you going to display your XF 45 set at the Boston ANA ?
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Glenn - How's Colorado Springs ? Don't get locked out of your room again, okay ?
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Let's see if this link works:
Dr. Duckor's Barber Halves
<< <i>Dr. Pete,
Let's see if this link works:
<a class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/alltimeset.aspx?s=40" target=blank>Dr. Duckor's Barber Halves</A> >>
Thanks for the link to the Basic set.
Here's the link to the Dr. & Mrs. Steven L. Duckor Collection of Barber Half Dollars With Varieties
I am so looking forward to spending most of Friday afternoon next week viewing this collection.
One word: P O W E R B A L L ... come to Papa !!!
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<< <i>Could someone post a few of those images directly into a post here? The 1905-P is especially nice. >>
Couldn't agree more its a very special coin - but all I can do from work is post a direct Link to the 1905-P.
PCGS - MS 68 +
For what ever reason - all of my attachments thru PhotoBucket automatically get reduced - what am I doing wrong - what should my
settings be on PhotoBucket ?
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Broadstruck recommended this photographer, Messydesk;
and although I am very pleased with the work Todd of BluCCphotos
has done for me - and will continue to do with my Halves - I thought
John Baumgart would do a great job on my Quarters.
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<< <i>Anyone wanting to know if prices are strong for nice, PCGS-graded, VF-AU barber halves, some CAC-stickered, look at the current selection and bids at Heritage for the Summer FUN auction. The 04-S in PCGS AU 50 has a bid of $5500 (plus buyer's fee) already. Look down the listings, most of the nicer coins in PCGS plastic are as much as 2-3 times any given price guides (including those listed by Heritage at the auction site). Amazing! >>
I also noticed that that coin and others have not been offered by Heritage for years. I hope the prices are being driven by the demand for the coins rather than the PCGS plastic and CAC stickers.
and will be sold on the Internet Only auction on Sunday.
I never thought the PCGS AU 50 1904-S would go so high either.
This 1904-S is a "fresh coin" as they say - I have not seen it before. Plus I think it'll look great in my 2nd tier set.
Remember the 04-S in PCGS 55 that I bought from you a few years back ?
Wonder where that would be at now.
I have an AU 58 from Harry:
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Just downloaded all twenty of the images of my Quarter Submission to Messydesk.
Here's another...
...okay ... off to FUN... have a good weekend Barberites...
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I have seen a trend over the past 10 years or so of solid mid to upper grade barber halves with original skin doing very well in eBay and Heritage auctions. There is a critical mass (a number of collectors) willing to pay strong for such coins, or else they would not bring such strong money.
Given the popularity of the series with these collectors, the true rarity of uncleaned or messed-with pieces, it makes sense that sellers of such pieces get them submitted to PCGS for grading. Nice coins in PCGS holders (with or without CAC) bring VERY strong prices. This is especially true for key dates like the 04-S, 96-O, 14-P, and many other dates that might surprise many people.
Didn't have the opportunity of getting to FUN before it closed this evening.
But I'm very close to the convention site and looking forward to many hours
of examining Dr. Duckor's Halves.
I also brought a few odds and ends to cross over - Halves mostly - plus a
few raw Dimes - and some stunning odds and ends that I never had graded.
Most of the Quarters I've been posting were purchased raw - and when the
collection was just about complete - I sent everything to ANACS [ back in the mid 1990's ].
A few years ago - I crossed everything into PCGS holders - and for the most part
the grades remained the same. [ About five years ago I had a Thread about the
Great Cross Over where approx 120 coins in ANACS holders crossed to PCGS.]
{Some may remember it...}
Here are rest of the Quarter images -
I'm still searching for an AU 58 - None around in 16 years !! I also want a MS 64 for the Date Set.
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This coin was in an ICG AU 58 Holder; I knew it wasn't an AU 58 - its a very nice 55 -
and PCGS agreed with me on the grade. Its not the best struck Barber Quarter I've seen
- but you can't find that many AU's of this date.
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There is one more coin - but its being edited. The 1907-S/s RPM.
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Those are some very nice quarters. I like the look of two "O" coins the best, the 1896-O and 1905-O speak to me loudest. The 13-S isn't too shabby either.
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Well, I was able to make it to Summer FUN but only for
one day - Saturday.
I was so looking forward to be able to view the entire
Dr. Duckor collection of Halves - but - only a dozen or so
coins were on display. I fawned over the Micro O in MS 65
and the 1905-P in MS 68 +. Everything was stunning but
viewing the coins standing up was not what I was hoping for.
I had wished to sit down and view them individually - but I
must have had a "pipe-dream" when I thought would ever happen !!
I was on a mission for AU 58 V-Nickels - none seen !!!
I was also on a mission for AU 58 Dimes - none seen !!
Same for Quarters and Halves - not a 58 in sight. [ At least
for the dates I'm searching for.]
JMW had asked to check out Dimes for him -
and I was lucky enough to find one date he needed.
Broadstruck asked me to scout out Hard Times tokens,
I only found one dealer who had any - and as it turned out
to be one he already had.
I stopped by Julian Leidman's table for a chat and I picked
up a nice 1899-O Half in PCGS 53 for my second tier set.
Broadstruck has already volunteered to image it for me, [Thx, BTW.]
Not alot of mid range graded Barber Halves in any TPG holders;
a few nice MS common dates scattered around the floor however.
Although I did see a few great [for their grade ] Barber Dimes at
Julian's table [ 1893-S/S/s in MS 64 ] - [ and an 1895-P in MS 63 ]
with wonderful toning. Julian graded these higher than the PCGS
label - and as a result - he ask prices were at the level he thought
they should have been graded. Great stuff, regardless.
Other purchases were a Quarter from my Dad's birthyear [ 1917-D
Ty 2 PCGS MS 63 FH @ Angel Dee's] and a Peace Dollar from my Mom's birthyear
[1921 PCGS AU 58 @ Joe Kaminski's]. I also found an extremely nice 1920-P Dime
for the Dansco in XF 45 [ at Tampa Coin's booth].
I've been fighting a Summer cold - and wasn't up to any more than
a five hours at the show. At it was, most dealers were packing up by
1:00 - 2:00 and when I left at 3:00 most of the foot traffic was scarce.
I think it should be mentioned that what I have heard - the first day of the
show is usually the better day to attend.
Regardless, I enjoyed myself - irrespective of my Summer cold.
Looking forward to the ANA - pre-show at the "Castle" and at the
ANA show at the Hynes.
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New Barber Purchases
<< <i>After 1872 posts on this Mega Thread and on the occasion of completing my Barber Quarter collection with the addition of a very choice 1901-S in PCGS AU 55 , I thought I'd add it here as well as getting it eventually buried in the thread.
Edit: 2/17/09:
This coin is currently at HLRC; I traded it towards an 1892-O Micro O PCGS MS 63 with a Green Bean - CAC Sticker. - EX: Peter Shireman - [ whose influenece made me realize that this is truly a very special coin.]
You have my word that this 1901-S Quarter is a very solid AU 55 . Its reverse has AU 58 detail, IMHO, and although the obverse has been discussed as an AU 53, however, I feel the obverse does qualify as an AU 55. The reverse absolutely carries this coin in its grade of AU 55. I have been offered a number of 01-S quarters, and this one was the best match to my collection. I have decided to only have AU 58's to MS coins in this set.
BTW, HLRC's price is substantially lower than what I originally paid for this coin. Yes, I took it on the chin on this trade however I think I stole the 1892-O MIcro O Half. Its all a matter of give and take. Right, Harry ?
Edited to add the old NGC holdered images:
To the next owner of this coin, enjoy it, you won't find its equal in AU for many decades. >>
WOW BANNER I love it 1901-s barber quarter
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Continuing with my FUN report...
I arrived late Friday - too late to make it to the show.
I did my submission forms for PCGS & ATS Saturday
morning - and got some other paperwork done.
Arriving at 10:10 AM, I found the show somewhat
slow; I expected a much larger crowd [ this is my first
Summer FUN show.] I'm not complaining, as the NGC
tables were barren - I met David Lange - and I submitted
some Barber Dimes that I had raw left from my Dansco.
I also had a few errors which I submitted and a couple
of MS Franklins [ 51-S & 53-S - always the optimist,
looking for those FBL's...lol ].
Made it to the PCGS table [ they were just as slow as NGC ]
and submitted my two Half Dollar Varieties - the 1892 TDR - in PCGS 58;
as well as my 1911-S [ S/s - EX: Friend ] in PCGS 66. I've wanted
these two coins to have their appropiate variety designation - as well
as my Pedigree designation. The 1911-S will have "Hayes-Friend" designation.
Although the 11-S had a green CAC sticker - I'm not concerned about
loosing the green bean.
My second submission to PCGS was a couple of Halves for Cross Overs at Any Grade:
1895-P NGC 55 [ really nice coin for my 2nd set ] and a recent purchase of a 1906-D
in an ANACS 50 holder - nice coin - but an XF 45 IMHO.
Once received back from the grading room - the 11-S/s - and all of my MS
Halves will get sent back to PCGS for Secure Plus Grading - as I have learned
that Secure Plus Grading is available now for the Eight Free Submissions
available on the Platinum Level. I would like to see if I can pick up any "Pluses"
or a Grade Bump.
I did end up chatting with Julian Leidman at his table and picked up a nice 1899-O Half in
PCGS 53 for my 2nd set. [ Broadstruck has volunteered to image it for me - Thx BTW ].
The crowds were not at this show - at least not on Saturday - but I enjoyed myself -
sold off a few duplicates - met a few guys I've wanted to meet. I didn't let my disappointment
at not being able to view the entire Duckor collection get me down. I was still pumped up by
my win of the 1904-S Half in PCGS 50 the day before I went to Orlando. The coin arrived
today - and its nicer - by far, I might add - in hand than the images portrayed. Its one of the
coins I'm bringing with me to the ANA for Todd of BluCCphotos to image. [ I'll also have my
Micro O Half with me as well for Todd to image. It'll be available for viewing at the ANA at
Glenn Holsonbake's table # 1521 ] .
Edited to say : My head's still not clear from this cold - if there was any duplication in these
posts, I'm sorry.
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New Barber Purchases
Glad you got to the FUN show in Orlando...at least you made the best of it and able to capitalize on the visit. With the reduction in collector/buyer traffic it makes one wonder whether they will have it in Orlando next year. I should feel ashamed...I live nearby and couldn't make it...glad you did. Although if you'd picked up some astounding mid-grade Barber Halves I would have been beside myself! Glad you had a good time.
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he mentioned that he'd like to try his hand at imaging some of my newps.
Here's the 1899-O Half in PCGS AU 53 from Julian - and its for the 2nd tier collection:
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New Barber Purchases
Here's the last Quarter that I needed imaged - courtesy of Broadstruck:
1915-S PCGS AU 58
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Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
New Barber Purchases
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Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
New Barber Purchases
<< <i>{ Photobucket automatically shrinks my images and I don't know how to get around this...} >>
MFH you must be using the Photothimble version
Here are your new FUN Barber purchases a bit larger.