Very scarce XF-40, 1913-S Barber quarter being offered

Barberman55

Heritage is currently offering a PCGS graded, 1913-S, XF-40, Barber quarter in their auctions. They offer some very interesting statistics regarding the 13-S in the grades of XF - AU. According to Heritage, NGC and PCGS have combined to certify 277 pieces in grades lower than XF40, 15 pieces from XF40 to AU58, and 96 pieces in the various Mint State grades. Between the 1896-S, 1901-S, and 1913-S, the 13-S has the lowest population in grades from XF40 to AU58 (this came as a little bit of a shocker to me). I'm supplying the Ebay link to their auction.

1913-S Link

Dave99B

Hello Dan -

Yup, I noticed that stopper as well. The 13-S is virtually unavailable in XF. But in this case, this example just doesn't do it for me. I could be wrong, but based on the images, it looks cleaned. It's a classic example of PCGS ignoring cleaning on an ultra tough date/mm combo. Not my cup of tea. Stop doing this PCGS!

Dave

MFH

I'll be curious as to what it brings at auction.

Knowing how scarce it is in AU, I was very fortunate
to have located mine at DLRC a couple of years ago.

What is the NGC / PCGS POP for XF 40 ; XF 45 ; AU 50 ; AU 53 ; AU 55 ; AU 58 ?
How does date compare with the impossible to locate 1901-S ?
Also, for comparison's sake, how does the 1896-S fall into these grades ?

Barberman55

Dave,

I have to agree with you, the coin does nothing for me either. Their image, which includes the entire PCGS holder, really makes the coin appear lightly cleaned. The coin appears to have hairlines on the obverse, in addition to being way too light in color.


Mike,

NGC graded XF - AU Barber quarters:

1896-S 19 coins
1901-S 8 coins
1913-S 2 coins

** I don't have access to the PCGS pop reports.

MrEureka

jdimmick

Hey Barber guys,

If you are serious about bidding on this coin, you need to have someone look at it in person, or PM me, I viewed it myself while in Baltimore, not to purchase, but I wanted to see what it looked like!

Jim d

TheRaven

I can't believe they would not have better pictures of this coin.....

Not the best looking coin to me.....

roadrunner

PCGS's XF's typically look VF to me. Guess that's why they are the TPG. One thing for sure, it should not be worth more than an AU or UNC piece.

roadrunner

AJ2525

That's XF?

I got a 1915-S and since Barbers are not my area I always assumed it was a good and nothing more. That picture makes me think maybe it's a bit better than good.

I'm learning....

TheRaven

Big difference between Good and XF.....

WoodenJefferson

VF-30 Almost complete detail with flat areas
VF-35 Detail is complete but worn with high points flat
EF-40 Detail is complete with most high points slightly flat
EF-45 Detail is complete with some high points flat
AU-50 Full detail with friction over most of the surface, slight flatness on high points

The graders seen more than we can ever begin to see in pictures, the close ups do not even look like the coin in the holder. It is however the low end XF...something about the coin gave it the bump.

jdimmick is offering his skill, sez he seen the coin in person.

GoldenEyeNumismatics

very interesting!

MrEureka

In terms of wear, that coin is solid XF, maybe even 45. As for originality, it's typical. Of course, it also has some problems. Perhaps 40 should be seen as a net grade.

ARCO

Just got back from Monarch coin in Salt lake City. They have an AU55 1913-S in an ANACS holder. It had beautiful luster, but upon closer examination, I realized the luster was more of a shine, and that the wear was far more worn than an AU55 should allow. It looked more like an XF40-45. Still a pretty cool looking coin with color on the edges. The asking price was $9,675, but the shop usually shaves 5-10% off when you ask for "best price". I would probably pay the amount for a totally original AU55, but not for a cleaned XF.

Tyler