Based on Joe's past acquisitions from me, I'm guessing he has outstanding collections of many different series. I would LOVE for the chance to see them all assembled at once!
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.
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I just called the dealer who had this coin and asked if they had received my check - as I have not heard back from them as to a shipping date.
Well, the dealer was a bit tounge tied - and very apologetic - but the coin was a consigned coin [ which I knew because he wouldn't budge on the price before when asked ], and the consignor decided he didn't want to sell the coin any longer.
The dealer said he put my check back into the mail; well, I am far from speechless, but its out of my hands. All I mentioned was that I had wished he had called me as well. Sending the check back was the right thing to do, however, I feel a phone call should have been in order as well.
This sort of reminds me of the Thread circulating around on the Forum about a deal gone south becuase some kid's Father wanted the coin back. Then the kid has the same coin back on eBay for more money.
My coin is still on the dealer's web site - but - I am sure that he just hasn't had a chance to remove it ... that's perfectly understandable.
I have bought a few coins from this dealer - and he is a good guy. Its his customer who needs a reality slap. Why consign to a dealer - and then change your mind after the dealer has taken the time to image the coin and post it to his web site ?
I'd laugh like "Heck" if its the same consignor as the kid in the Sale Gone Wrong Thread.
Just ranting... continue on in your quests for the Ultimate Barber Halves [ Quarters and Dimes too !! ]
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That's a bummer about losing that 96O like that, Mike. But I'm sure you will sleuth out another one soon.
Re: making 93S halves look easy - roger that! You guys all make tough halves look easy. You should post a disclaimer for any newbies that log on and think they might be able to whip up a set in short order. Kinda like watching the PGA on Sunday afternoon. Golf sure looks easy until you try it.....
HEY! I'm still a newbie! But you're right...the giants of this hobby make it look easy to grab those awesome 02-S, 01-S, 93-S, 05-O...and many other delectable coins! It's actually very time consuming and frustrating...but rewarding also when you're able to "score" that coin that catches your eye. Guess that's what makes this endeavor so enjoyable...so for us "newbies" we'll just keep watching and learning.
Thanks for the compliments guys. There are so many great friend/collectors on this thread and that makes a huge difference. There are so many challenging coins as well as different preferences regarding the "look" and that's what makes it fun. With that said we all enjoy an original example, whether it's a Good or MS example. This one is AU 50.
Stunning 1914-S, JMW. That is truly a pretty coin.
Many of our fellow Barberphiles are aware that I had perhaps 110-120 original VF-EF Barber half dollars that were sold off largely in three groups starting around 2006. It had taken me years to find and buy all of those coins. The set was complete in that grade range, if I recall correctly, except for the 1893-S. Even after all that searching the best I could find for the 1893-S was an F15. Then, oddly enough, after selling off nearly every Barber half dollar that I had owned I came across the raw 1893-S that I have written about and shared in this thread at least twice. At this time I only own three Barber half dollars and I will show all three below with the TPG grade and the CAC opinion, too, for those who care. I apologize for the inconsistent style of image presentation. The 1892 and 1893-S weren't cropped, but the 1909 was cropped from the holder. The reason for the difference is that I had never thought I would list the 1892 or 1893-S on my site, but had purchased the 1909 with the intent of listing it and I always crop the images differently for my inventory. However, after I purchased the 1909 I began to realize how cool it was so it was tucked away into my collection.
<< <i>HEY! I'm still a newbie! But you're right...the giants of this hobby make it look easy to grab those awesome 02-S, 01-S, 93-S, 05-O...and many other delectable coins! It's actually very time consuming and frustrating...but rewarding also when you're able to "score" that coin that catches your eye. Guess that's what makes this endeavor so enjoyable...so for us "newbies" we'll just keep watching and learning. >>
Hey guys if you could keep a look out at the shows for any VG-10's I still need. Most are commons that are left and not much has come up lately. I would appreciate it if you would let me know of any....... The only coin that has a zero pop is the 02-S.
Tom, that 1892 may be the most beautiful Barber Half I've ever seen!
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.
<< <i>Hey guys if you could keep a look out at the shows for any VG-10's I still need. Most are commons that are left and not much has come up lately. I would appreciate it if you would let me know of any....... The only coin that has a zero pop is the 02-S. >>
Ken, try getting in touch with Darrell (amwldcoin). He may have some of the dates you need.
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.
Hi,Ken I'm at a show this weekend about to step out the door. I haven't set up PM's yet...perhaps Cary can hook us up. I have a feeling you will have to make the coins you need in 10. Can be done though...hopefully!
PS,You could contact me through ebay....my username is the same and I just opened a store last week!
JMW, that is a remarkable 97-0 One of my 3 favorite dates in the set. These just don't come up very often like yours. A wholesome original 35-50 is insanely rare. Great coin.
We're all born MS70. I'm about a Fine 15 right now.
Well, the Internet cable in my community is on the Fritz, and I am glad I have an iPad with 4G. I can by pass the In home WiFi and just rely on the AT&T communication satellites whirling above me.
Well, I have submitted eight Halves in other TPG holders and I received my grade this evening.
Some friends said I should crack them out because they thought PCGS would automatically either down grade them or "wouldn't cross them" at any grade... Especially the NGC coins.
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What can I say, the NGC coin holders just don't fit into those Blue Boxes and I wanted everything in one holder.
I have 21 Halves coming from either PCGS or Stack's Bowers and I should have close to the set I wanted when I started this set in Chicago.
Once I do some weeding, upgrading, and send the set to CAC , I'll have this newer collection imaged.
Seems my friend, Dennis West, hit upon a very familiar subject, why are most circulated 1897-O Halves so dark ? The 97-O posted by JMW is an exception - it's considerably lighter than the norm. I assume it came out of the Child Collection, but I can not attest to that. It's a great looking coin. I'm still loving the 93-S that came out of Tyler's set.
Labelman87 and I spoke a few times today and he hasn't received his newps from Stacks Bowers, and neither have I for that matter, although they did acknowledge receiving my check last week. It seems as if we both agreed that the speed they use processing orders doesn't hold a candle to how Heritage handles their customers.
As HRH says, I hope you're having Fun With Your Coins !!
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Justin, I know you will. You work hard on your collection and
one of these days one will present itself to you. When that
happens, act fast !!
Another nice coin... recent pick up...
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Cary how about posting your 15-D, a perfect example of a coin that is much harder to find than most think.
Mike, the 93-S is really special. Thanks for sharing that one
JMW has been working on his set of Half Dollars without a lot of fan-fare.
He's been quietly assembling one of the nicest VF / XF sets in the country.
His duplicate set is nothing to sneeze at either.
Looking forward to an up close inspection this May when the
ANA convention is in Denver.
I'm waiting for JMW to start his AU 58 set, so he starts selling
off the XF's.
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I would LOVE for the chance to see them all assembled at once!
<< <i>
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.
>>
I just called the dealer who had this coin and asked if they had received my check -
as I have not heard back from them as to a shipping date.
Well, the dealer was a bit tounge tied - and very apologetic -
but the coin was a consigned coin [ which I knew because he
wouldn't budge on the price before when asked ], and the consignor
decided he didn't want to sell the coin any longer.
The dealer said he put my check back into the mail; well, I am far from
speechless, but its out of my hands. All I mentioned was that I had wished
he had called me as well. Sending the check back was the right thing to do,
however, I feel a phone call should have been in order as well.
This sort of reminds me of the Thread circulating around on the Forum about
a deal gone south becuase some kid's Father wanted the coin back. Then the
kid has the same coin back on eBay for more money.
My coin is still on the dealer's web site - but - I am sure that he just hasn't had
a chance to remove it ... that's perfectly understandable.
I have bought a few coins from this dealer - and he is a good guy. Its his customer
who needs a reality slap. Why consign to a dealer - and then change your mind after
the dealer has taken the time to image the coin and post it to his web site ?
I'd laugh like "Heck" if its the same consignor as the kid in the Sale Gone Wrong Thread.
Just ranting... continue on in your quests for the Ultimate Barber Halves [ Quarters and Dimes too !! ]
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I sold my dup 93-S (35) to another collector...I left money on the table but helped someone else finish a set.
I got my 05-O from MFH, in between phases, I hope it skyrockets.
<< <i>...I left money on the table but helped someone else finish a set.
I got my 05-O from MFH, in between phases, I hope it skyrockets.
LOL - Talk about leaving money on the table... Leon, please grace us again with
the image of my old 05-O...
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But I'm sure you will sleuth out another one soon.
Re: making 93S halves look easy - roger that! You guys all make tough halves look easy.
You should post a disclaimer for any newbies that log on and think they might be able to whip up a set in short order.
Kinda like watching the PGA on Sunday afternoon. Golf sure looks easy until you try it.....
Verrrry nice 02-S and 05-O...hard to find in such nice condition....congratulations!
Many of our fellow Barberphiles are aware that I had perhaps 110-120 original VF-EF Barber half dollars that were sold off largely in three groups starting around 2006. It had taken me years to find and buy all of those coins. The set was complete in that grade range, if I recall correctly, except for the 1893-S. Even after all that searching the best I could find for the 1893-S was an F15. Then, oddly enough, after selling off nearly every Barber half dollar that I had owned I came across the raw 1893-S that I have written about and shared in this thread at least twice. At this time I only own three Barber half dollars and I will show all three below with the TPG grade and the CAC opinion, too, for those who care. I apologize for the inconsistent style of image presentation. The 1892 and 1893-S weren't cropped, but the 1909 was cropped from the holder. The reason for the difference is that I had never thought I would list the 1892 or 1893-S on my site, but had purchased the 1909 with the intent of listing it and I always crop the images differently for my inventory. However, after I purchased the 1909 I began to realize how cool it was so it was tucked away into my collection.
1892 PCGS MS66/CAC Gold Bean OGH
1893-S PCGS EF40/CAC Green Bean
1909 PCGS AU58/CAC Gold Bean OGH
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
Some mighty fine looking coins getting posted ...
I get all warm and fuzzy when I see these beauties.
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<< <i>HEY! I'm still a newbie! But you're right...the giants of this hobby make it look easy to grab those awesome 02-S, 01-S, 93-S, 05-O...and many other delectable coins! It's actually very time consuming and frustrating...but rewarding also when you're able to "score" that coin that catches your eye. Guess that's what makes this endeavor so enjoyable...so for us "newbies" we'll just keep watching and learning. >>
I like to think of it as coins I may own someday.
Ken
<< <i>Hey guys if you could keep a look out at the shows for any VG-10's I still need. Most are commons that are left and not much has come up lately. I would appreciate it if you would let me know of any....... The only coin that has a zero pop is the 02-S. >>
Ken, try getting in touch with Darrell (amwldcoin). He may have some of the dates you need.
That 1892 is gorgeous...love the color and patina. Also, I think you got gipped on the 93-S...looks very much like an XF-45 to me.
<< <i>
<< <i>...I left money on the table but helped someone else finish a set.
I got my 05-O from MFH, in between phases, I hope it skyrockets.
LOL - Talk about leaving money on the table... Leon, please grace us again with
the image of my old 05-O... >>
Leon...
Is this one your's ?
These are the previous owners images.
While looking up old images - I stumbled across this old 93-S that I owned a couple of years back:
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<< <i>One of my favorite dates. The nearly identical twin to this coin was in an ICG slab until it crossed over to a PCGS 35 holder late last year.
Wondarbar! Ya got me drewling with all your beauties! When I hit the lottery I'll try to entice you out of them!
Ken
<< <i>amwldcoin, can you please PM me?
Ken >>
Hi,Ken
I'm at a show this weekend about to step out the door. I haven't set up PM's yet...perhaps Cary can hook us up. I have a feeling you will have to make the coins you need in 10. Can be done though...hopefully!
PS,You could contact me through ebay....my username is the same and I just opened a store last week!
Darrell,
It's in alphabetical order for that set
Hayes,
Heller,
Holsonbake,
Kreis.
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<< <i>Darrell,
It's in alphabetical order for that set
Hayes,
Heller,
Holsonbake,
Kreis.
LOL! I expect if that set is ever sold we would be killing each other in an auction somewhere!
One of my 3 favorite dates in the set. These just don't come up very often like yours.
A wholesome original 35-50 is insanely rare.
Great coin.
Found images of an old 97-O of mine
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The feather detail looks 30, but the obverse looks better.
I think it's a 30. One of the nicest 30's I have seen of that date.
Yes, Glenn had it on consignment from me two years ago or so.
In your set now, huh ??
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<< <i>Last 3 slab digits =939? >>
Are you sure its 939 ? I have 959 !!
If so, then yes, it use to belong to me.
It came out of the Breivogel collection.
Maybe I made an error in the cert number.
Pm sent
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I also bought a few directly from the Breivogel collection. I was short of cash when those came out or I might have gotten more directly.
Well, the Internet cable in my community is on the Fritz,
and I am glad I have an iPad with 4G. I can by pass the
In home WiFi and just rely on the AT&T communication
satellites whirling above me.
Well, I have submitted eight Halves in other TPG holders
and I received my grade this evening.
1895-P ex: ANACS 30 - Cross - PCGS 30
1896-S ex: ANACS 30 - Cross - PCGS 35 .....
1897-O ex: ANACS 15 - Cross - PCGS 15
1902-P ex: NGC 40 --- Cross - PCGS 40
1904-P ex: ANACS 35 - Cross - PCGS 30 ....
1906-P ex : NGC 15 ---Cross - PCGS 20.....
1908-P ex : ANACS 30 - Cross - PCGS 30
1913-S ex : NGC 12 ---Cross - PCGS 12
I have posted images of these coins before,
and I will edit this post at a later time when
I have full use of my lap top once again.
I'm very happy with the results. I am beyond
Estatic that the NGC coins were crossed and
that one actually upgraded.
See, buy the coin, and not the holder.
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I sent them in the holders.
Some friends said I should crack them out
because they thought PCGS would automatically
either down grade them or "wouldn't cross them"
at any grade... Especially the NGC coins.
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Let me guess...it was there...it was lonely...you dropped it in the box.
What can I say, the NGC coin holders just don't fit into those Blue Boxes
and I wanted everything in one holder.
I have 21 Halves coming from either PCGS or Stack's Bowers and I should
have close to the set I wanted when I started this set in Chicago.
Once I do some weeding, upgrading, and send the set to CAC , I'll
have this newer collection imaged.
Seems my friend, Dennis West, hit upon a very familiar subject, why are
most circulated 1897-O Halves so dark ? The 97-O posted by JMW is an
exception - it's considerably lighter than the norm. I assume it came out
of the Child Collection, but I can not attest to that. It's a great looking coin.
I'm still loving the 93-S that came out of Tyler's set.
Labelman87 and I spoke a few times today and he hasn't received his newps
from Stacks Bowers, and neither have I for that matter, although they did acknowledge
receiving my check last week. It seems as if we both agreed that the speed they use
processing orders doesn't hold a candle to how Heritage handles their customers.
As HRH says, I hope you're having Fun With Your Coins !!
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