You and me both on that 04-o. Felt it was a 50 without a doubt. Your newp 04-o is super, as it that 99 in 55; certainly the sweetest toning one could imagine.
The 96-o you passed on went for 2450.
We're all born MS70. I'm about a Fine 15 right now.
Sorry about that Greg, I am getting a bit more forgetful in my dotage. I would love to look at your 04-O if you'd like to send an image.
This is something I have not done before, but I would like to compliment an eBay dealer, Phillip Anthony from Austrailia - who has sent me the 1908-S imaged above. My good friend JMW mentioned to me this Aussie was an upstanding guy and I received great service from him. I got the coin shipped at No Charge , EBay was offering double points/Bucks, and I used up a bunch of eBay Bucks I forgot about. With all of this bonus structure, I ended up paying $83.00 for that coin. Not too bad a deal, wouldn't you agree ??
Mike Hayes ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
Probably not worthy of a genuine, authorized You Suck award, Mike - but I'll say it anyway.....You Suck! I gotta check out what else this Aussie fellow has.
I knew I was taking a gamble and had successfully purchased a few coins from him before. Yes...I knew the coin had some rim dings. Well,I received the coin...looked fine and left feedback. Well a couple hours later I started looking and said uh OH! Turns out the coin was evidently mounted in a belt buckle or something....the reeding was smashed down all the way around....placed it on the table....yeap...it's a rocking horse. Well I contacted the seller,brought it to his attention,and asked for a partial refund or for him to allow me to return it. Waited a day with no reply. I then filed a buyer protection with ebay. EBAY in all their grand wisdom summarily ruled against me since I left positive feedback. I spoke in depth on the phone with a rep and also did the appeal. You guys might want to take note of the seller because he does sell barbers from time to time.
The moral of my story is wait a bit before leaving feedback as ebay treats it as the end of discussion and don't forget about the 3rd side of the coin! I believe in karma and say what comes around goes around!
Thanks for the post and images of your Barber Quarters. I hope you enjoy the 1902 and 1903. I enjoy being their "care taker" for some time. FYI the 1903 was purchased raw with 3 other Barber Quarters from an old Stack's sale. A few years later I submitted all 4 and still have 2 in my date set. Mike was kind enough to assist me in selling several duplicates as I was unable to get to FUN.
I haven't posted an image in several months so here's an old favorite.
amwldcoin, Sounds like you got the worst of both ends. Buying a raw coin from someone is always a risk...particularly an 05-O. They are hard to come by and even harder to believe they can be in gradeable condition when buying raw. I've been scre### over several times...even to the point of the seller doctoring the photos...and from "reputable" delears that are still alive and kicking on ebay. No advice here...just sympathy...hope your other purchases go better than mine! Believe we've done business before...what I sold you was honest and true...hope you were satisfied!
<< <i>amwldcoin, Sounds like you got the worst of both ends. Buying a raw coin from someone is always a risk...particularly an 05-O. They are hard to come by and even harder to believe they can be in gradeable condition when buying raw. I've been scre### over several times...even to the point of the seller doctoring the photos...and from "reputable" delears that are still alive and kicking on ebay. No advice here...just sympathy...hope your other purchases go better than mine! Believe we've done business before...what I sold you was honest and true...hope you were satisfied! >>
Thanks for the comments. Yeap......05o is tuff...that's why I went after it. What flamed me most was the way ebay blew it off. I knew I was buying a coin which I was under the impression a minor problem coin. I've seen PCGS slab barber 1/2's with minor rim damage...not so sure if they will continue with the new holders though. Well....I have already passed on 3 coins today where the seller has no return priviledges.
We have very possibly done business.....I have had to return very few coins and overall have been quite happy with my ebay ventures! So without knowing who you are I would say I most likely was satisfied!
amwdlcoin, You didn't return any of my coins so I assume we were good to go. In any case, I have very few to sell except for duplicates...rest assured, if you had an issue I would gladly settle up...I'm a novice but I also have ethics. Good luck in your search...just be wary of those "raw" coin sellers...I've paid the price many times over...even from reputable coin dealers!
I spotted this Half at a dealer's site I frequent every so often. Although I have a few of these in approximately the same grade, I just couldn't help myself from picking this one up too.
Here's its mint-mate:
Here's yet another - and the grade is evident...
Mike Hayes ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
Well needless to say mike, that's a stellar run of halves. Any chance that 14-P is in a PCGS 35 holder? Looks like the one I saw at Santa Clara. LA dealer. It could have gotten across country easily with that look.
We're all born MS70. I'm about a Fine 15 right now.
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.
Seriously, I have been getting as many nicely circulated Halves as I can. Someday, you'll be seeing them in my cases. Being retired from my "regular" job has given me more free time to play with coins than I ever thought possible.
Until that eventful day happens, I am just having fun.
Mike Hayes ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
<< <i>Well needless to say mike, that's a stellar run of halves. Any chance that 14-P is in a PCGS 35 holder? Looks like the one I saw at Santa Clara. LA dealer. It could have gotten across country easily with that look. >>
Yes, Dennis. It's a 35. I think it's fairly graded too.
Thanks, Don, I thought the 1914 was crusty enough to please even the fussiest collector. It's a great duplicate. Now, get up and make it to Baltimore this year !! We all hope you're feeling better.
Mike Hayes ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
Mike, That 02-S is simply phenomenal...I'm guessing Stack's? If so, I drooled over that coin this past weekend...it's one of the finest I've seen in XF-45 (for an 02-S)...in fact, I like yours better than mine! I love the patina on the obverse near the legends and the even color on the reverse...a rare find...and a keen eye! Congratulations!
<< <i>Mike, That 02-S is simply phenomenal...I'm guessing Stack's? If so, I drooled over that coin this past weekend...it's one of the finest I've seen in XF-45 (for an 02-S)...in fact, I like yours better than mine! I love the patina on the obverse near the legends and the even color on the reverse...a rare find...and a keen eye! Congratulations! >>
I spotted that coin as soon as I got the catalog and, although it was a battle getting it, I just said the heck with it, and threw down the gauntlet with a huge bid.I actually got it for $200 less than another one I sold...
Mike Hayes ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
Wonder who bought the 99-O? I was after that 1...but said enough is enough. Bet I'll regret it later! Think I stopped when it hit close to $1100 with the juice!
<< <i>Wonder who bought the 99-O? I was after that 1...but said enough is enough. Bet I'll regret it later! Think I stopped when it hit close to $1100 with the juice! >>
Darrell,
I didn't bid on it - let alone win it.
I did bid on the 07-S in VF 35 - but it was going too high - close to XF 45 money, so I backed off.
My decision to buy the 93-S was virtually a last minute decision this morning when it was still okay to bid on line.
I watched the LIVE session and thought it was handled very well. As a matter of fact the gals at Stacks Bowers could teach the other big houses' auctioneers a thing or two. None of them seemed rushed, they didn't speed thru the lots leaving money on the table.
Mike Hayes ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
Too many big money guys are buying mid-grade Barbers now and I just simply can't compete with my middle-income budget. So I'm joining Gary Hultman and Don Soles and Tyler Child and I'm getting out of the Barber game. It's been a fun ride for these 14 years... buying... selling... buying some more... selling some more... meeting lots of GREAT folks... but it's time to turn my numismatic pursuits to something else now. I'll always be a Barber enthusiast, and I may buy a nice Barber from time to time when the mood strikes, but my Fanaticism has come to an end.
Special thanks to the following forumites:
Darrell... you've been with me since almost the very beginning of my Barber quest. I'm glad to have a friend like you and I look forward to our continued friendship now that we won't be competing for the same coins and driving the prices up for each other! Mike... you've been a true Barber friend for a looooong time and I want to thank you for putting up with my peccadillos and occasional mad rantings! Dennis... I'm sorry we won't get a chance to write the Definitive Guide to Barber Half Dollar Varieties and Die States like we talked about. Continued success in your Barber pursuits. Joe... best of luck with all of your Barber sets, especially your dimes. Wow, what an amazing collection you've put together there! Justin... "blessings from the Barber gods" to you as you progress on your Barber journey; I'll always be around should you ever need another source of Barber knowledge or advice. Greg... I'm out of the fray, but I'm still looking for the remaining dates you need to finish your VF35 set! I'm glad I was able to steer you in the right direction for the 1894, and I still may have a lead on two or three of the remaining dates you need, but I need some time to possibly make it happen. You've been patient so far; continue to be patient and I am fairly confident I can help you out again.
And to those who may be wondering, NO I'm not selling off my entire collection. In fact, I'm keeping a lot of the coins that I have a great attachment to. This includes the key dates I have with monster eye-appeal and other more common dates that hold sentimental value to me. Anything I do get rid of will be either common dates or coins that didn't quite live up to my lofty eye-appeal ideal. Joe, I've looked over your list again and I don't believe there is anything I'm considering selling that would help, sorry. And please, everyone, don't start PMing me asking for first dibs on things! LOL! I already have four people who have inquired about coins and will have first shot at anything I do get rid of from here on out. Of course, I do reserve the right to set aside certain coins for certain specific collectors as I see fit!
I wish everyone the best, and I will definitely still be around.
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.
It comes down to one thing, when the bug stops biting, you stop itching. I have stopped collecting a few times but always seem to come back. I have sold off collections in the past so that I don't get back into collecting; but there is a collector inside of me and if I were not collecting Barbers or SLQ's or DMPL's then I'd be collecting something. Belgian Francs from the 1880's ?
I wish you well. I know we'll see each other again. Don't be discouraged because of all the monied guys buying mid range Barbers. It usually takes years to assemble a well thought out and matched collection. Sooner or later, you'll locate a gem of a VF 35 in a One Day Sale on eBay and snap it up. That's a big part of the fun of collecting, accomplishing a goal. So, it takes longer than you had envisioned, it's still an obtainable goal.
We all know how popular Halves have become. Simply put - this series is one of the most attractive in US coinage. More and more collectors are flooding into our ranks; this is bound to effect pricing.
I was glad to add a couple of coins to your set - and I was happy that you assisted me in locating a coin from your stash of AU 55-58's.
A parting image from me to you....
Mike Hayes ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
Cary, welcome back!!! See you couldn't stay out for an hour. This cult is alluring.
But honestly, I have been a big fan of your knowledge and your opinions. Hope you maintain your web page. Just in case I'd better run to copy some of those images to my iPhoto library!!
We're all born MS70. I'm about a Fine 15 right now.
<< <i>Wonder who bought the 99-O? I was after that 1...but said enough is enough. Bet I'll regret it later! Think I stopped when it hit close to $1100 with the juice! >>
Darrell,
I didn't bid on it - let alone win it.
I did bid on the 07-S in VF 35 - but it was going too high - close to XF 45 money, so I backed off.
My decision to buy the 93-S was virtually a last minute decision this morning when it was still okay to bid on line.
I watched the LIVE session and thought it was handled very well. As a matter of fact the gals at Stacks Bowers could teach the other big houses' auctioneers a thing or two. None of them seemed rushed, they didn't speed thru the lots leaving money on the table. >>
Yeah...you outbid me on that 93-S but to be honest I really didn'y like the look of the coin....figure you still got a good buy. Yeah...that 07-S was a bit rich!
Your not kidding about Heritage! I didn't realize you could live bid on Stack's auction. I was sitting there watching....Hmmmm...there's a bid button. I moused over it and nothing. So I'm curious....a coin was about to close....I bid..ooooppppppssss this does work..I was watching the lady as she was dropping the hammer and she stops and says we have another bid! LOLOLOLOLOLOL...so I bought a 13-S T2 Buffalo in PCGS 58 I didn't intend to buy! I didn't even know what I won at the time of my bid!
Ok guys, educate me - re: the Stacks auction - why the huge price result differential in the 02-S halves in PCGS XF40 vs- XF45? Was the eye appeal worth that much more, or is XF45 the 'hot' grade to get B-halves in now?
<< <i>I was glad to add a couple of coins to your set - and I was happy that you assisted me in locating a coin from your stash of AU 55-58's.
A parting image from me to you....
>>
So Barber experts, would you say this may be an exact match, same S, same position, everyother aspect of the coin matches from shapes to locations imho, what say you guys, does it mean anything? >>
Realone, these aren't Capped Bust or Draped Bust coins, which means that issue-to-issue these are far more uniform than those series. After all, the hubs were produced in a different manner and were very consistent from year-to-year. The mintmark appears to be a Type A and these were used from 1892-1898, if I recall correctly. Perhaps a way to identify the date would be to find another S-mint half from this era with an identical die crack on the reverse.
walkerguy...I think the results for the Barber half section in general were just inconsistent. I didn't bid because I thought the ones I wanted would go for moon money and, in general, none did.
Best of luck Cary in whatever direction you decide and thanks for the kind words regarding my sets. I'm happy to say I have one of your halves in my collection. You have a great eye for this series.
Realone - you mentioned you checked all the dates from 1892 to 1898 - and mentioned that one specific year was where the MM was in the same exact location [ so - there are two years - one year mimicing the other ].
Care to share that info ?
Last year you asked if it [ the REV Brockage Half ] was an 1897-S.
I'll just post all my Halves from San Francisco from 1892 to 1898 ... just the better ones:
Have a field day...EDIT: Sorry for the small images - I never realized they were that small. Its too much work to resize them. If you have an iPad, you have the ability to expand the reverses with a touch of a finger.
Mike Hayes ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
All I am saying is that of the coins I have - the S MM seems to match up with your Brockage and my 94-S.
I believe the S punches were still being applied by hand back then and they could very well be placed in approximately the same position - but then again - they could vary substantially as well. Of course, the size of all the S punches could also vary - as they very well might have had an old punch left over from a previous year or for that matter dipped into a new shipment of Punches that were intended for the following year.
This is a mystery that neither you nor I will be able to solve to either of our satisfaction. Lets let it rest.
Enjoy your error - its a marvel to behold.
Mike Hayes ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
Comments
Some newer Barbers and the new images...
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Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
New Barber Purchases
Came across this today - and thought it was a nice upgrade for my VF 20...
I still kick myself for selling off the 04-O I bought from Dogwood a few years ago... had to be the nicest [ XF/AU ] circulated 04-O in existance.
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Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
New Barber Purchases
Your newp 04-o is super, as it that 99 in 55; certainly the sweetest toning one could imagine.
The 96-o you passed on went for 2450.
I told you at FUN I bought a nice XF
Sorry about that Greg, I am getting a bit more forgetful in my dotage.
I would love to look at your 04-O if you'd like to send an image.
This is something I have not done before, but I would like to compliment
an eBay dealer, Phillip Anthony from Austrailia - who has sent me the 1908-S
imaged above. My good friend JMW mentioned to me this Aussie was an upstanding
guy and I received great service from him. I got the coin shipped at No Charge ,
EBay was offering double points/Bucks, and I used up a bunch of eBay Bucks I forgot
about. With all of this bonus structure, I ended up paying $83.00 for that coin.
Not too bad a deal, wouldn't you agree ??
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Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
New Barber Purchases
I gotta check out what else this Aussie fellow has.
I knew I was taking a gamble and had successfully purchased a few coins from him before. Yes...I knew the coin had some rim dings. Well,I received the coin...looked fine and left feedback. Well a couple hours later I started looking and said uh OH! Turns out the coin was evidently mounted in a belt buckle or something....the reeding was smashed down all the way around....placed it on the table....yeap...it's a rocking horse.
The moral of my story is wait a bit before leaving feedback as ebay treats it as the end of discussion and don't forget about the 3rd side of the coin! I believe in karma and say what comes around goes around!
Thanks for the post and images of your Barber Quarters. I hope you enjoy the 1902 and 1903. I enjoy being their "care taker" for some time. FYI the 1903 was purchased raw with 3 other Barber Quarters from an old Stack's sale. A few years later I submitted all 4 and
still have 2 in my date set. Mike was kind enough to assist me in selling several duplicates as I was unable to get to FUN.
I haven't posted an image in several months so here's an old favorite.
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Craig
Funny, I didn't see that one in your home when I went to visit...
Very pretty coin - Craig !!
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Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
New Barber Purchases
Sounds like you got the worst of both ends. Buying a raw coin from someone is always a risk...particularly an 05-O. They are hard to come by and even harder to believe they can be in gradeable condition when buying raw. I've been scre### over several times...even to the point of the seller doctoring the photos...and from "reputable" delears that are still alive and kicking on ebay. No advice here...just sympathy...hope your other purchases go better than mine!
Believe we've done business before...what I sold you was honest and true...hope you were satisfied!
<< <i>amwldcoin,
Sounds like you got the worst of both ends. Buying a raw coin from someone is always a risk...particularly an 05-O. They are hard to come by and even harder to believe they can be in gradeable condition when buying raw. I've been scre### over several times...even to the point of the seller doctoring the photos...and from "reputable" delears that are still alive and kicking on ebay. No advice here...just sympathy...hope your other purchases go better than mine!
Believe we've done business before...what I sold you was honest and true...hope you were satisfied! >>
Thanks for the comments. Yeap......05o is tuff...that's why I went after it. What flamed me most was the way ebay blew it off. I knew I was buying a coin which I was under the impression a minor problem coin. I've seen PCGS slab barber 1/2's with minor rim damage...not so sure if they will continue with the new holders though. Well....I have already passed on 3 coins today where the seller has no return priviledges.
We have very possibly done business.....I have had to return very few coins and overall have been quite happy with my ebay ventures! So without knowing who you are I would say I most likely was satisfied!
_____________________
Craig
You didn't return any of my coins so I assume we were good to go. In any case, I have very few to sell except for duplicates...rest assured, if you had an issue I would gladly settle up...I'm a novice but I also have ethics. Good luck in your search...just be wary of those "raw" coin sellers...I've paid the price many times over...even from reputable coin dealers!
Thanks, Justin.
I spotted this Half at a dealer's site I frequent every so often.
Although I have a few of these in approximately the same grade,
I just couldn't help myself from picking this one up too.
Here's its mint-mate:
Here's yet another - and the grade is evident...
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Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
New Barber Purchases
Couple of NEWPS:
These are all upgrades to my current set - I was very pleased overall at how I fared.
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Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
New Barber Purchases
Looks like the one I saw at Santa Clara.
LA dealer. It could have gotten across country easily with that look.
You're upgrading the upgrades of your upgrades, there's got to be something wrong there.
Leon,
I'm getting admitted to the Barber Anonymous.
Seriously, I have been getting as many nicely
circulated Halves as I can. Someday, you'll be
seeing them in my cases. Being retired from my
"regular" job has given me more free time to
play with coins than I ever thought possible.
Until that eventful day happens, I am just having fun.
~~~~~~~~~~~~
Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
New Barber Purchases
<< <i>Well needless to say mike, that's a stellar run of halves. Any chance that 14-P is in a PCGS 35 holder?
Looks like the one I saw at Santa Clara.
LA dealer. It could have gotten across country easily with that look. >>
Yes, Dennis. It's a 35. I think it's fairly graded too.
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Thanks, Don, I thought the 1914 was crusty enough to please
even the fussiest collector. It's a great duplicate. Now, get up
and make it to Baltimore this year !! We all hope you're feeling
better.
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Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
New Barber Purchases
That 02-S is simply phenomenal...I'm guessing Stack's? If so, I drooled over that coin this past weekend...it's one of the finest I've seen in XF-45 (for an 02-S)...in fact, I like yours better than mine! I love the patina on the obverse near the legends and the even color on the reverse...a rare find...and a keen eye! Congratulations!
<< <i>Mike,
That 02-S is simply phenomenal...I'm guessing Stack's? If so, I drooled over that coin this past weekend...it's one of the finest I've seen in XF-45 (for an 02-S)...in fact, I like yours better than mine! I love the patina on the obverse near the legends and the even color on the reverse...a rare find...and a keen eye! Congratulations! >>
I spotted that coin as soon as I got the catalog and, although it was a battle getting it,
I just said the heck with it, and threw down the gauntlet with a huge bid.I actually got
it for $200 less than another one I sold...
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Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
New Barber Purchases
<< <i>Wonder who bought the 99-O? I was after that 1...but said enough is enough. Bet I'll regret it later! Think I stopped when it hit close to $1100 with the juice! >>
Darrell,
I didn't bid on it - let alone win it.
I did bid on the 07-S in VF 35 - but it was
going too high - close to XF 45 money, so
I backed off.
My decision to buy the 93-S was virtually
a last minute decision this morning when
it was still okay to bid on line.
I watched the LIVE session and thought
it was handled very well. As a matter of fact
the gals at Stacks Bowers could teach the
other big houses' auctioneers a thing or two.
None of them seemed rushed, they didn't
speed thru the lots leaving money on the table.
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Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
New Barber Purchases
Special thanks to the following forumites:
Darrell... you've been with me since almost the very beginning of my Barber quest. I'm glad to have a friend like you and I look forward to our continued friendship now that we won't be competing for the same coins and driving the prices up for each other!
Mike... you've been a true Barber friend for a looooong time and I want to thank you for putting up with my peccadillos and occasional mad rantings!
Dennis... I'm sorry we won't get a chance to write the Definitive Guide to Barber Half Dollar Varieties and Die States like we talked about. Continued success in your Barber pursuits.
Joe... best of luck with all of your Barber sets, especially your dimes. Wow, what an amazing collection you've put together there!
Justin... "blessings from the Barber gods" to you as you progress on your Barber journey; I'll always be around should you ever need another source of Barber knowledge or advice.
Greg... I'm out of the fray, but I'm still looking for the remaining dates you need to finish your VF35 set! I'm glad I was able to steer you in the right direction for the 1894, and I still may have a lead on two or three of the remaining dates you need, but I need some time to possibly make it happen. You've been patient so far; continue to be patient and I am fairly confident I can help you out again.
And to those who may be wondering, NO I'm not selling off my entire collection. In fact, I'm keeping a lot of the coins that I have a great attachment to. This includes the key dates I have with monster eye-appeal and other more common dates that hold sentimental value to me. Anything I do get rid of will be either common dates or coins that didn't quite live up to my lofty eye-appeal ideal. Joe, I've looked over your list again and I don't believe there is anything I'm considering selling that would help, sorry. And please, everyone, don't start PMing me asking for first dibs on things! LOL! I already have four people who have inquired about coins and will have first shot at anything I do get rid of from here on out. Of course, I do reserve the right to set aside certain coins for certain specific collectors as I see fit!
I wish everyone the best, and I will definitely still be around.
Cary,
It comes down to one thing, when the bug stops biting, you stop itching.
I have stopped collecting a few times but always seem to come back. I have
sold off collections in the past so that I don't get back into collecting; but there
is a collector inside of me and if I were not collecting Barbers or SLQ's or DMPL's
then I'd be collecting something. Belgian Francs from the 1880's ?
I wish you well. I know we'll see each other again. Don't be discouraged because
of all the monied guys buying mid range Barbers. It usually takes years to assemble
a well thought out and matched collection. Sooner or later, you'll locate a gem of a
VF 35 in a One Day Sale on eBay and snap it up. That's a big part of the fun of collecting,
accomplishing a goal. So, it takes longer than you had envisioned, it's still an obtainable
goal.
We all know how popular Halves have become. Simply put - this series is one of the
most attractive in US coinage. More and more collectors are flooding into our ranks;
this is bound to effect pricing.
I was glad to add a couple of coins to your set - and I was happy that you assisted
me in locating a coin from your stash of AU 55-58's.
A parting image from me to you....
~~~~~~~~~~~~
Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
New Barber Purchases
See you couldn't stay out for an hour.
This cult is alluring.
But honestly, I have been a big fan of your knowledge and your opinions.
Hope you maintain your web page. Just in case I'd better run to copy some of those images to my iPhoto library!!
<< <i>
<< <i>Wonder who bought the 99-O? I was after that 1...but said enough is enough. Bet I'll regret it later! Think I stopped when it hit close to $1100 with the juice! >>
Darrell,
I didn't bid on it - let alone win it.
I did bid on the 07-S in VF 35 - but it was
going too high - close to XF 45 money, so
I backed off.
My decision to buy the 93-S was virtually
a last minute decision this morning when
it was still okay to bid on line.
I watched the LIVE session and thought
it was handled very well. As a matter of fact
the gals at Stacks Bowers could teach the
other big houses' auctioneers a thing or two.
None of them seemed rushed, they didn't
speed thru the lots leaving money on the table. >>
Yeah...you outbid me on that 93-S but to be honest I really didn'y like the look of the coin....figure you still got a good buy. Yeah...that 07-S was a bit rich!
Your not kidding about Heritage! I didn't realize you could live bid on Stack's auction. I was sitting there watching....Hmmmm...there's a bid button. I moused over it and nothing. So I'm curious....a coin was about to close....I bid..ooooppppppssss this does work..I was watching the lady as she was dropping the hammer and she stops and says we have another bid! LOLOLOLOLOLOL...so I bought a 13-S T2 Buffalo in PCGS 58 I didn't intend to buy! I didn't even know what I won at the time of my bid!
Was the eye appeal worth that much more, or is XF45 the 'hot' grade to get B-halves in now?
<< <i>I was glad to add a couple of coins to your set - and I was happy that you assisted
me in locating a coin from your stash of AU 55-58's.
A parting image from me to you....
So Barber experts, would you say this may be an exact match, same S, same position, everyother aspect of the coin matches from shapes to locations imho, what say you guys, does it mean anything?
Realone, these aren't Capped Bust or Draped Bust coins, which means that issue-to-issue these are far more uniform than those series. After all, the hubs were produced in a different manner and were very consistent from year-to-year. The mintmark appears to be a Type A and these were used from 1892-1898, if I recall correctly. Perhaps a way to identify the date would be to find another S-mint half from this era with an identical die crack on the reverse.
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
and mentioned that one specific year was where the MM was in the same
exact location [ so - there are two years - one year mimicing the other ].
Care to share that info ?
Last year you asked if it [ the REV Brockage Half ] was an 1897-S.
I'll just post all my Halves from San Francisco from 1892 to 1898 ... just the better ones:
Have a field day...EDIT: Sorry for the small images - I never realized they were that small. Its too much work to resize them.
If you have an iPad, you have the ability to expand the reverses with a touch of a finger.
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Maybe some circulated coins images might be better sized...
1892-S - Can't seem to locate my 92-S images - sorry.
1893-S - PCGS 55
1894-S - ANACS 35
1895-S - PCGS 45
1896-S - PCGS 50
1897-S - PCGS 50 :
1898-S - PCGS 45
1898-S Duplicate - Ungraded
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This looks like the best match - position wise and shape of the S and its size is right on. [ JMHO ]
BTW - Congrats on winning the Reverse Brockage Barber Dime at FUN.
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All I am saying is that of the coins I have - the S MM seems to match up with your Brockage and my 94-S.
I believe the S punches were still being applied by hand back then and they could very well be placed in
approximately the same position - but then again - they could vary substantially as well. Of course, the size
of all the S punches could also vary - as they very well might have had an old punch left over from a previous year
or for that matter dipped into a new shipment of Punches that were intended for the following year.
This is a mystery that neither you nor I will be able to solve to either of our satisfaction. Lets let it rest.
Enjoy your error - its a marvel to behold.
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I think I've bumped this Thread enoughh for one day... here are
two more newps that are on their way to me now:
1899-O PCGS 45 [ no, Darrell, this isn't the Stack's example ]
1912-D PCGS 50
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Maybe PCGS is telling us this thread is too long ?
Bump the Thread...
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