Once I saw this very well struck V Nickel - I knew I had to have it as an upgrade for my AU 55 - I feel its one of the better strikes I have seen for a normal production run Nickel.
At the Central States auction, I also picked this coin up [ which completed my certified collection ...]
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Just a head's up - there is a great looking collection of mid range circulated Halves on Heritage's Long Beach upcoming auction. I spotted one of my old coins in that set and hope to buy it back.
Oh... who's set is it ?..... RLD 14
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Do you have any idea when your barber quarter collection will be listed on Heritage's auction site? Thanks!
Doug >>
All will be in the Heritage Pre-ANA Sale scheduled for August 11th & 12th. I can't say when they'll be listed - however - check out the coins directly on the attached links to my Quarter and Half Dollar collections.
I've closed my Dime set - but - here is the bulk of the set - however there are a few coins listed that I have held out - and I sold a few to the JMW Collection [ who purchased 85% of my second set ].
The Barber Basic Dime Collection missing the two major varieties - the 1893/2 in PCGS 58 - which will be at auction - and the 1905-O Micro O - PCGS 58 [ currenly residing in the JMW Collection ].
Hope this helps.
..." and as they say ... bid early and often !! ..."
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Jon, I couldn't agree more with you - it really is a great looking coin. Without the coin in hand - its hard to say what the graders saw to send it back with questionable color. [ Sorry about that one, Joe.]
I too would be equally upset [ and its happened to all of us at one time ] when a coin comes back in less than favorable grades. A complete Barber Dime collection submission comes to mind.
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Thanks for the comments on the 97-O guys, I was pretty confident that it would grade. I still have seven or eight other dimes currently waiting at PCGS, so if this is the only disappointment in the group I'll be a happy guy.
Mike thanks for outing the mid-grades in the Heritage sale...like I need more competition.
I have recently discovered something that most of you already know...when you are down to the last 2 coins you really, really "need"...they get logarithmically more difficult to obtain. And I'm not saying which 2 they are until after the Heritage sale closes!!!!
And a question...how come the coins I want are the ones that go for 4X bid...it's you guys, isn't it???
Robkool - I meant to say how much I like your 1904 Nickel - its very, very nice - and Todd does have a knack for bringing out the color in the toning. Great images - the coin is screaming with luster.
Joe - Nice solid 1914 Half - very nice indeed. You shopping with ARCO at his favorite haunts ??
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Actually the 14 was found by another forum member in a little coin shop in Oscoda Michigan, no clue where that is. He knew I was looking for a nice 14 and the rest is history.
Very nice 14P half, Joe. Oscoda MI is way up north on the Lake Huron side of the state, I think there is or was an Airforce base near there. Just never know where neat coins will turn up, I guess.
JMW, Very nice 14-P; lots of luster and color. However, to discover it in an out of the away place is most respectable...never know what you're going to find...congrats!
I just saw that I have 6500 posts - and as I had a give away when I had 6000 posts, I won't be having another for awhile.
Not knowing who will be visiting the Chicago ANA - either for the Heritage Auctions - or for the pre-Show - or - for the Convention itself - or - the Stacks- Bowers auction - but just to let you know that Ponyexpress8 and I will be at all of these events. Our table is # 1348.
Please stop by to say hello - and looking forward to meet more of our fellow collectors.
A newer Forum Member asked about my collection - and a couple of coins there in, I just realized that I have never shown this new image of my 1911-P Half :
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Thanks Mike Hayes... I got a lot of kool compliments on that V nickel. I originally picked up that coin raw from a fellow club member who had it sitting in his album collection since the the 60's. I thought it had an excellent shot at a MS64 or higher grade at PCGS. Ohhh Well... Yea... Todd sure does wonders with those coin shots.
<< <i>Just a head's up - there is a great looking collection of mid range circulated Halves on Heritage's Long Beach upcoming auction. I spotted one of my old coins in that set and hope to buy it back.
Oh... who's set is it ?..... RLD 14
>>
Auction is this weekend ... 5/27 & 28 ??
Don't forget to look at these coins - they are really solid coins for their grade - and most are CAC stickered to reattest that fact !!
As they say ... Bid Early ... and Often !!
Good Luck to all. [ I'm even bidding on one of my old coins !! ]
EDIT to add:
Have never posted this one - that I can remember anyway.... as Ronald Reagan used to say... I don't remember...
Mike Hayes ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
Don't forget now - the Heritage Auction is tomorrow evening for the better Barber material - and again on Saturday afternoon for collector grade coins.
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A new addition to my dime collection 1901 PCGS 55. Loaded with luster but some heavy marks across the face. Perfect (almost) for my Everyman collection. Congratulations to RLD on a successful sale.
Mike, even without the DDR, that is an awesome 1893.
Hello all, here is my newest purchase, adding the 1903-O to my year set in the circ-cam, two-tone look I like so much. How did NGC grade this VG8? Isn't it a classic F12? In hand, the line in front of Liberty's ear looks more like a planchet flaw than a scratch. But maybe that, or a detail or two on the reverse, knocked it down a grade?
<< <i>Mike, even without the DDR, that is an awesome 1893.
Hello all, here is my newest purchase, adding the 1903-O to my year set in the circ-cam, two-tone look I like so much. How did NGC grade this VG8? Isn't it a classic F12? In hand, the line in front of Liberty's ear looks more like a planchet flaw than a scratch. But maybe that, or a detail or two on the reverse, knocked it down a grade? >>
Given simply the details and overall look of the coin, it does look F12 to me. I don't immediately see anything "wrong" with the coin other than that scratch in front of the ear, so it's possible they knocked it down a notch for that. It's been my experience that NGC, at least when grading mid-grade Barber Halves in that F to XF range, tends to err on the conservative side. Case in point: this coin --
Before it took up a place in my collection that coin was in an NGC VF30 holder.
My current coin collecting interests are: (1) British coins 1838-1970 in XF-AU-UNC, (2) silver type coins in XF-AU with that classic medium gray coloration and exceptional eye appeal.
"One of just 12 pieces graded EF-40 at PCGS. EF-40 PCGS $1795.00" edit to say: Barber Half A recent website listing. Guess the date It's one that we first learn is gonna be a good one, then we learn they are not all that rare except in one numeric grade
After all these Heritage dispersal's of mid-grade Barber Halves, and the Dealers continue to tack on 100% juice just 'cus, is a price guide adjustment finally looming?
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We're all born MS70. I'm about a Fine 15 right now.
<< <i>"One of just 12 pieces graded EF-40 at PCGS. EF-40 PCGS $1795.00" edit to say: Barber Half A recent website listing. Guess the date It's one that we first learn is gonna be a good one, then we learn they are not all that rare except in one numeric grade
After all these Heritage dispersal's of mid-grade Barber Halves, and the Dealers continue to tack on 100% juice just 'cus, is a price guide adjustment finally looming?
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I've seen the coin in question on the website in question and for what the coin actually is it's definitely overpriced by about the 100% juice you mentioned. $900 coin, $1800 price tag.
My current coin collecting interests are: (1) British coins 1838-1970 in XF-AU-UNC, (2) silver type coins in XF-AU with that classic medium gray coloration and exceptional eye appeal.
BarberFanatic, WOW, I think NGC was very conservative in a grade of VF-30...must have had an intern grading that day...agree with Mike...that's an XF-40 ALL DAY LONG...and because of the wing tip separation on the right, it might even hail as an XF-45. If you're thinking cross-over to PCGS...do it...I think you might luck out.
Thanks everyone - I'll go and check that 1897-S out now !!
BTW - the establishment that is offering that coin is very receptive to legitimate offers. They won't cut their price in half [ as some think the coin is worth - but I bet I could get more than a couple of bucks knocked off. ]
Here's my 1897-S of - for the sake of discussion:
... and here's the one from the complete collection I picked up in December 2009 - which I paid $925 for. I subsequently resold it last Summer for $1,215 after consignment fees were paid.
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<< <i>Would like to get a PM with the link to that 1897-S...thanks. >>
Thanks again to all who PM'd me.
I looked at the 97-S on that site and after very close scrutiny I feel the coin is a XF 40 - nothing more and nothing less. Its an accurately graded coin.
Is it worth $1,795 ?- Not to me - but - it is a nice coin and worth close to that amount. [ obviously, to the right person !! ]
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<< <i>BarberFanatic, WOW, I think NGC was very conservative in a grade of VF-30...must have had an intern grading that day...agree with Mike...that's an XF-40 ALL DAY LONG...and because of the wing tip separation on the right, it might even hail as an XF-45. If you're thinking cross-over to PCGS...do it...I think you might luck out. >>
I agree with the XF40 grade; there's just not enough "meat" left to warrant calling it an XF45. However, I do tend to be a little more strict on my grading than some. One thing's for sure: it's definitely better than the VF30 NGC assigned it. For now the coin is a keeper so I have no plans to have it encased by our hosts. I don't participate in their Registry Set Lists so encapsulation with a "professional" grading opinion doesn't mean much to me. As they say, I try to "buy the coin, not the plastic." Should I decide to sell the coin in the future, it may go to PCGS at that time.
Mike's 97-S XF40 is nicer than the one mentioned by Dennis on the unnamed website. $925 seems a good deal for that coin. I think I paid a grand for my 97-S XF40 and I'm not entirely happy with it; it's one of those "VF37.5" coins that PCGS upgraded to XF40 probably because it's a key date.
My current coin collecting interests are: (1) British coins 1838-1970 in XF-AU-UNC, (2) silver type coins in XF-AU with that classic medium gray coloration and exceptional eye appeal.
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OMG - I don't shock easily - but - Holy Cow !!
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This thread makes me want to pass out.
Stay awake, Justin... we have not even begun to
get all the images posted - wait for DrPete to get the
hand of posting images...
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it as an upgrade for my AU 55 - I feel its one of the better strikes
I have seen for a normal production run Nickel.
At the Central States auction, I also picked this coin up [ which completed my certified collection
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with a code 91
Just a head's up - there is a great looking collection
of mid range circulated Halves on Heritage's Long Beach
upcoming auction. I spotted one of my old coins in that set
and hope to buy it back.
Oh... who's set is it ?..... RLD 14
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Seriously though, there is some nice looking pieces there.
Do you have any idea when your barber quarter collection will be listed on Heritage's auction site? Thanks!
Doug
Todd did a super duper kool job imaging this coin, and one of my most favorite nickels.
<< <i>Mike,
Do you have any idea when your barber quarter collection will be listed on Heritage's auction site? Thanks!
Doug >>
All will be in the Heritage Pre-ANA Sale scheduled for August 11th & 12th.
I can't say when they'll be listed - however - check out the coins directly
on the attached links to my Quarter and Half Dollar collections.
I've closed my Dime set - but - here is the bulk of the set - however
there are a few coins listed that I have held out - and I sold a few to
the JMW Collection [ who purchased 85% of my second set ].
The Barber Basic Dime Collection missing
the two major varieties - the 1893/2 in PCGS 58 - which will be at auction - and the
1905-O Micro O - PCGS 58 [ currenly residing in the JMW Collection ].
Hope this helps.
..." and as they say ... bid early and often !! ..."
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In response to the 97-O that came back "questionable color" above.
I would be really pi$$ed on that. That is a BEAUTIFUL coin !!!!!!!
Color should have nothing to do with grading a coin!!!!!!!
GRADE THE COIN !!!!!!!! Let the market and potential buyer decide if they like the color or not !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This 97-O is a AU58 all day and all night!!!!
COME ON MAN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jon, I couldn't agree more with you - it really is a great looking coin.
Without the coin in hand - its hard to say what the graders saw to
send it back with questionable color. [ Sorry about that one, Joe.]
I too would be equally upset [ and its happened to all of us at one time ]
when a coin comes back in less than favorable grades. A complete Barber
Dime collection submission comes to mind.
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I probably will try one more time.
I have recently discovered something that most of you already know...when you are down to the last 2 coins you really, really "need"...they get logarithmically more difficult to obtain. And I'm not saying which 2 they are until after the Heritage sale closes!!!!
And a question...how come the coins I want are the ones that go for 4X bid...it's you guys, isn't it???
https://www.pcgs.com/SetRegistry/collectors-showcase/world-coins/one-coin-per-year-1600-2017/2422
Robkool - I meant to say how much I like your 1904 Nickel - its very, very nice - and Todd does have a knack
for bringing out the color in the toning. Great images - the coin is screaming with luster.
Joe - Nice solid 1914 Half - very nice indeed. You shopping with ARCO at his favorite haunts ??
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Oscoda MI is way up north on the Lake Huron side of the state, I think there is or was an Airforce base near there.
Just never know where neat coins will turn up, I guess.
seems like when you get toward the end, they all are out of reach! Good luck!
Very nice 14-P; lots of luster and color. However, to discover it in an out of the away place is most respectable...never know what you're going to find...congrats!
Stuck thread - as I know there are two new posts ahead of this.
Just to keep images going -
my old 1894 Proof Set:
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and as I had a give away when I had
6000 posts, I won't be having another
for awhile.
Not knowing who will be visiting the
Chicago ANA - either for the Heritage
Auctions - or for the pre-Show - or -
for the Convention itself - or - the Stacks-
Bowers auction - but just to let you know
that Ponyexpress8 and I will be at all of
these events. Our table is # 1348.
Please stop by to say hello - and looking forward
to meet more of our fellow collectors.
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A newer Forum Member asked about my collection - and a couple of coins there in,
I just realized that I have never shown this new image of my 1911-P Half :
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I got a lot of kool compliments on that V nickel. I originally picked up that coin raw from a fellow club member who had it sitting in his album collection since the the 60's. I thought it had an excellent shot at a MS64 or higher grade at PCGS. Ohhh Well...
Yea... Todd sure does wonders with those coin shots.
<< <i>Just a head's up - there is a great looking collection
of mid range circulated Halves on Heritage's Long Beach
upcoming auction. I spotted one of my old coins in that set
and hope to buy it back.
Oh... who's set is it ?..... RLD 14
Auction is this weekend ... 5/27 & 28 ??
Don't forget to look at these coins - they are really solid coins for
their grade - and most are CAC stickered to reattest that fact !!
As they say ... Bid Early ... and Often !!
Good Luck to all. [ I'm even bidding on one of my old coins !! ]
EDIT to add:
Have never posted this one - that I can remember anyway....
as Ronald Reagan used to say... I don't remember...
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Stumbled across this Barber Half set into the handle of a walking cane on eBay:
click here
different keepers on the forum. PCGS 58
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However - I think I found out where you did locate it !!
Nice looking coin ... Joe, you're bringing my old set
up to and surpassing my old friend, Dimeman.
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Justin,
Nice Half Dollar - you're doing very well on your sets.
Congrats.
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Don't forget now - the Heritage Auction is tomorrow evening
for the better Barber material - and again on Saturday afternoon
for collector grade coins.
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the face. Perfect (almost) for my Everyman collection. Congratulations to RLD on a successful sale.
newbarberguy - I don't have a problem your mentioning the BST -
I've mentioned the upcoming Elbesaar Collection sale at the Heritage ANA
a few times.
Just to let our fellow Barberites know where the goods are !!
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Did I ever show this cross over ?
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Hello all, here is my newest purchase, adding the 1903-O to my year set in the circ-cam, two-tone look I like so much. How did NGC grade this VG8? Isn't it a classic F12? In hand, the line in front of Liberty's ear looks more like a planchet flaw than a scratch. But maybe that, or a detail or two on the reverse, knocked it down a grade?
<< <i>Mike, even without the DDR, that is an awesome 1893.
Hello all, here is my newest purchase, adding the 1903-O to my year set in the circ-cam, two-tone look I like so much. How did NGC grade this VG8? Isn't it a classic F12? In hand, the line in front of Liberty's ear looks more like a planchet flaw than a scratch. But maybe that, or a detail or two on the reverse, knocked it down a grade? >>
Given simply the details and overall look of the coin, it does look F12 to me. I don't immediately see anything "wrong" with the coin other than that scratch in front of the ear, so it's possible they knocked it down a notch for that. It's been my experience that NGC, at least when grading mid-grade Barber Halves in that F to XF range, tends to err on the conservative side. Case in point: this coin --
Before it took up a place in my collection that coin was in an NGC VF30 holder.
That 1894 in an NGC 30 was very undergraded as you realized.
Nice solid XF 40 - and on a good day could get a 45.
I have not otherwise noticed that NGC was that conservative;
my experience has been that they are too lenient.
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edit to say: Barber Half
A recent website listing. Guess the date
It's one that we first learn is gonna be a good one, then we learn they are not all that rare except in one numeric grade
After all these Heritage dispersal's of mid-grade Barber Halves, and the Dealers continue to tack on 100% juice just 'cus, is a price guide adjustment finally looming?
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<< <i>"One of just 12 pieces graded EF-40 at PCGS. EF-40 PCGS $1795.00"
edit to say: Barber Half
A recent website listing. Guess the date
It's one that we first learn is gonna be a good one, then we learn they are not all that rare except in one numeric grade
After all these Heritage dispersal's of mid-grade Barber Halves, and the Dealers continue to tack on 100% juice just 'cus, is a price guide adjustment finally looming?
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I've seen the coin in question on the website in question and for what the coin actually is it's definitely overpriced by about the 100% juice you mentioned. $900 coin, $1800 price tag.
Would like to get a PM with the link to that 1897-S...thanks.
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WOW, I think NGC was very conservative in a grade of VF-30...must have had an intern grading that day...agree with Mike...that's an XF-40 ALL DAY LONG...and because of the wing tip separation on the right, it might even hail as an XF-45. If you're thinking cross-over to PCGS...do it...I think you might luck out.
BTW - the establishment that is offering that coin is very
receptive to legitimate offers. They won't cut their price
in half [ as some think the coin is worth - but I bet I could
get more than a couple of bucks knocked off. ]
Here's my 1897-S of - for the sake of discussion:
... and here's the one from the complete collection I picked up in December 2009 - which I paid $925 for.
I subsequently resold it last Summer for $1,215 after consignment fees were paid.
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<< <i>Would like to get a PM with the link to that 1897-S...thanks. >>
Thanks again to all who PM'd me.
I looked at the 97-S on that site
and after very close scrutiny I feel
the coin is a XF 40 - nothing more
and nothing less. Its an accurately
graded coin.
Is it worth $1,795 ?- Not to me - but -
it is a nice coin and worth close to that
amount. [ obviously, to the right person !! ]
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<< <i>BarberFanatic,
WOW, I think NGC was very conservative in a grade of VF-30...must have had an intern grading that day...agree with Mike...that's an XF-40 ALL DAY LONG...and because of the wing tip separation on the right, it might even hail as an XF-45. If you're thinking cross-over to PCGS...do it...I think you might luck out. >>
I agree with the XF40 grade; there's just not enough "meat" left to warrant calling it an XF45. However, I do tend to be a little more strict on my grading than some. One thing's for sure: it's definitely better than the VF30 NGC assigned it. For now the coin is a keeper so I have no plans to have it encased by our hosts. I don't participate in their Registry Set Lists so encapsulation with a "professional" grading opinion doesn't mean much to me. As they say, I try to "buy the coin, not the plastic." Should I decide to sell the coin in the future, it may go to PCGS at that time.
Mike's 97-S XF40 is nicer than the one mentioned by Dennis on the unnamed website. $925 seems a good deal for that coin. I think I paid a grand for my 97-S XF40 and I'm not entirely happy with it; it's one of those "VF37.5" coins that PCGS upgraded to XF40 probably because it's a key date.
that Barber Fanatic has just posted a reply - and its not shown.
So... here is some 1892 TDR Half Detail...
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Well, guess that wasn't enough to push the thread...
so... here's some more detail...
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