Here's a counterfeit that was on eBay. The auction was stopped by the seller. If someone here is interested in acquiring it, I may be able to put you in touch with the seller.
This coin was straight graded in an ANACS-15 holder. I busted it out for an album. Can't really tell what the black stuff is but I don't want to mess with it...
@paesan said:
This coin was straight graded in an ANACS-15 holder. I busted it out for an album. Can't really tell what the black stuff is but I don't want to mess with it...
From the web: Silver turns black reacting with sulphur compounds such as hydrogen sulphide (H2S) present in air. The black substance formed is silver sulphide.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
This 60s quarter just came back F12.
I expected VG10 but I don’t think it matters either way.
Oddly I never checked the shield or true view boxes but they ran it thru anyway. I like holders without a 🛡 on it, but I can’t complain about the sporty pix.
We're all born MS70. I'm about a Fine 15 right now.
@HalfDimeDude said:
1847 MPD look between the date and rock.....
I simply love the look of that coin irrespective of MPD.
Well thank you this was a funny story....as I cherry picked this from a collector that is top of the mark collector. I liked it ,knew it was a variety and a nice one to boot...so I shot him an offer...he accepted and then I just so happen to mention oh btw.....lol.
But he has made up afterwards as on a few other occasions Ive pm him and said.....hey boss there is more meat on that bone!
The 1875CC Double Dime (VF20) posted above is a beautiful coin. This 1876 is a favorite from my Everyman set. With a low mintage, the 1876 20 Cent Pieces seem to be underrated.
@sedulous said:
Sometimes you get a surprise when obtaining a 90% silver bag or grouping!
What were you expecting for a 90% bag? Post 1932 mix? I was thinking when I saw the obverse that it was a Huge O variety.
I had a 6 coin grouping of seated quarters off ebay a few years back that had not 1 but 2 Huge O. One graded F2 the other AG3. It was no surprise to me though as I could see it in the reverse pic.
It is not that life is short, but that you are dead for so very long.
@sedulous said:
Sometimes you get a surprise when obtaining a 90% silver bag or grouping!
What were you expecting for a 90% bag? Post 1932 mix? I was thinking when I saw the obverse that it was a Huge O variety.
I had a 6 coin grouping of seated quarters off ebay a few years back that had not 1 but 2 Huge O. One graded F2 the other AG3. It was no surprise to me though as I could see it in the reverse pic.
Agree that a majority of what I expect out of a 90% bag will be later-date material. I do not expect Seated material in a 90% put-together bag to be a regular occurrence.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Although you didn't show a reverse photo, for fun I looked at this,
and I am fairly sure it is an 1840 V-2 (Philadelphia).
This is based mostly on the date position.
A confirming factor is that stars 5 and 6 are somewhat close to each other.
I'll guess the grade is EF-40.
Not too bad for 180 years old.
Here's an 1840 V-6a which is one of my collaborator's favorite coins.
I can see why.
I told him I wouldn't mind seeing that one every time we get together for a work session!
Yes, it is similar to the pie shaped shattered dies, although those cracks are more radial.
Here is the later die state V-6b, with the second horizontal crack (PCGS CoinFacts photo).
Shifting gears...
I'm getting to the last dozen or so coins needed for my SLH collection and I'm getting tired of dropping big bucks on VF and EF coins to fill these holes while other series are catching my interest. FInishing a collection of SLH with a certain look within a narrow grade range isn't easy on limited resources, so I've recently added a sweet coin with a chop mark ('57-S with VF35 details) for "peanuts", and a few original, problem-free AG coins.
The 1872-S is not a difficult coin in mid grades, but I saw this nice AG example for $45 BIN, chuckled at the opportunity to dodge a $500 purchase, and bought it.
Legacy - Thanks for the compliment (4/15) and nice double dime!
Yos- Always bringing something interesting to the table! Love them die breaks!
For today, PCGS VF-30/CAC...
I've posted about this coin, an 1874-S WB-4, in a separate thread today as well as posted pictures of it in this thread several years ago not knowing its die pairing, but I'm all giddy now after finding out it is only the second known example of this variety that Mr. Bill Bugert called an R-8 "super-rarity". This is also a slightly better picture than the one posted on the other thread.
The photos below compare the mintmark position of WB-3 versus WB-4 showing the slight shift in the mintmark to the right and closer to the arrow fletching in the latter variety. The position of the "1" on the obverse pointing further to the left on the shield than those of other varieties (see Bugert, B. 2009, A Register of Liberty Seated Half Dollar Varieties, Volume I. San Francisco Branch Mint.) is also diagnostic.
WB-3 WB-4
I'm doing the happy coin dance tonight. Apologies if the music is too loud.
Comments
A raw half that came and went...
Here's a counterfeit that was on eBay. The auction was stopped by the seller. If someone here is interested in acquiring it, I may be able to put you in touch with the seller.
A raw find at the Tennessee show..
Another raw pick-up and thanks for the photos, Vern!
p53 (prooflike not labled)
Lenny,
The stories that coin could tell if only it could talk! It served it's purpose well.
Jim, I agree!!! Here's another that's been around, and very tough!!
This coin was straight graded in an ANACS-15 holder. I busted it out for an album. Can't really tell what the black stuff is but I don't want to mess with it...
From the web: Silver turns black reacting with sulphur compounds such as hydrogen sulphide (H2S) present in air. The black substance formed is silver sulphide.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
This 60s quarter just came back F12.
I expected VG10 but I don’t think it matters either way.
Oddly I never checked the shield or true view boxes but they ran it thru anyway. I like holders without a 🛡 on it, but I can’t complain about the sporty pix.
It's been a while since these have seen the light of day . . . . .
Z
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Busy chasing Carr's . . . . . woof!
Successful BST transactions with: Bullsitter, Downtown1974, P0CKETCHANGE, Twobitcollector, AKbeez, DCW, Illini420, ProofCollection, DCarr, Cazkaboom, RichieURich, LukeMarshall, carew4me, BustDMs, coinsarefun, PreTurb, felinfoal, jwitten, GoldenEgg, pruebas, lazybones, COCollector, CuKevin, MWallace, USMC_6115, NamVet69, zippcity, . . . . who'd I forget?
Dogwood - Nice 60-S! Congrats!
Tim - Thanks for the chemistry lesson. Maybe YOU should be the pharmacist!
Pix for today, a tough date with an issue...(but don't we all have issues?)
Photos by Darren Barth
A very rare mpd variety, another of my quest to find happen at the Gettysburg show a few years ago!
"That's why I wander and follow La Vie Dansante"
1847 MPD look between the date and rock.....
"That's why I wander and follow La Vie Dansante"
I simply love the look of that coin irrespective of MPD.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Well thank you this was a funny story....as I cherry picked this from a collector that is top of the mark collector. I liked it ,knew it was a variety and a nice one to boot...so I shot him an offer...he accepted and then I just so happen to mention oh btw.....lol.
But he has made up afterwards as on a few other occasions Ive pm him and said.....hey boss there is more meat on that bone!
"That's why I wander and follow La Vie Dansante"
Pix for this evening courtesy Vern, PC-25
Busy chasing Carr's . . . . . woof!
Successful BST transactions with: Bullsitter, Downtown1974, P0CKETCHANGE, Twobitcollector, AKbeez, DCW, Illini420, ProofCollection, DCarr, Cazkaboom, RichieURich, LukeMarshall, carew4me, BustDMs, coinsarefun, PreTurb, felinfoal, jwitten, GoldenEgg, pruebas, lazybones, COCollector, CuKevin, MWallace, USMC_6115, NamVet69, zippcity, . . . . who'd I forget?
The 1875CC Double Dime (VF20) posted above is a beautiful coin. This 1876 is a favorite from my Everyman set. With a low mintage, the 1876 20 Cent Pieces seem to be underrated.
Sorry - wrong image.
One for Yosclimber, PCGS AU-53 CAC...
That's a nice V-1, identified by the date and mint mark position, and the mint mark size.
Before the clashes, cracks and rim cuds that occur on the later die state V-1A:
Sometimes you get a surprise when obtaining a 90% silver bag or grouping!
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
What were you expecting for a 90% bag? Post 1932 mix? I was thinking when I saw the obverse that it was a Huge O variety.
I had a 6 coin grouping of seated quarters off ebay a few years back that had not 1 but 2 Huge O. One graded F2 the other AG3. It was no surprise to me though as I could see it in the reverse pic.
Agree that a majority of what I expect out of a 90% bag will be later-date material. I do not expect Seated material in a 90% put-together bag to be a regular occurrence.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Thanks for the 1850-O half dime info, Yos!
How about a double dime tonight...PC/CAC AU-55
Pix courtesy Barberkeys
For today, this 1860-O quarter, PCGS XF-40...
And maybe one more....PC 58 CAC...
A recent BIN off of eBay. PCGS VF20.
H10
Those are three beautiful coins from paesan. Here is an 1876 Twenty Cent Piece - favorite year from my favorite series.
Although you didn't show a reverse photo, for fun I looked at this,
and I am fairly sure it is an 1840 V-2 (Philadelphia).
This is based mostly on the date position.
A confirming factor is that stars 5 and 6 are somewhat close to each other.
I'll guess the grade is EF-40.
Not too bad for 180 years old.
I just recently got an 1840 with Drapery that is my profile pic. Vf35 on that Lady.
Here's an 1840 V-6a which is one of my collaborator's favorite coins.
I can see why.
I told him I wouldn't mind seeing that one every time we get together for a work session!
That is an awesome half dime indeed. It reminds me of the F-105c 1839 Seated dime with the pie shaped die cracks on the obverse.
Love that die crack!!
Yes, it is similar to the pie shaped shattered dies, although those cracks are more radial.
Here is the later die state V-6b, with the second horizontal crack (PCGS CoinFacts photo).
Shifting gears...
I'm getting to the last dozen or so coins needed for my SLH collection and I'm getting tired of dropping big bucks on VF and EF coins to fill these holes while other series are catching my interest. FInishing a collection of SLH with a certain look within a narrow grade range isn't easy on limited resources, so I've recently added a sweet coin with a chop mark ('57-S with VF35 details) for "peanuts", and a few original, problem-free AG coins.
The 1872-S is not a difficult coin in mid grades, but I saw this nice AG example for $45 BIN, chuckled at the opportunity to dodge a $500 purchase, and bought it.
Wish I can find one in VF to complete my 4-coin set.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Legacy - Thanks for the compliment (4/15) and nice double dime!
Yos- Always bringing something interesting to the table! Love them die breaks!
For today, PCGS VF-30/CAC...
I've posted about this coin, an 1874-S WB-4, in a separate thread today as well as posted pictures of it in this thread several years ago not knowing its die pairing, but I'm all giddy now after finding out it is only the second known example of this variety that Mr. Bill Bugert called an R-8 "super-rarity". This is also a slightly better picture than the one posted on the other thread.
The photos below compare the mintmark position of WB-3 versus WB-4 showing the slight shift in the mintmark to the right and closer to the arrow fletching in the latter variety. The position of the "1" on the obverse pointing further to the left on the shield than those of other varieties (see Bugert, B. 2009, A Register of Liberty Seated Half Dollar Varieties, Volume I. San Francisco Branch Mint.) is also diagnostic.
WB-3
WB-4 
I'm doing the happy coin dance tonight. Apologies if the music is too loud.
Just received my 1861-P SLD back from our hosts in the mail today. Graded AU58.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
True Views just came out... boy do our hosts get the color to start popping out of images!
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Hello everyone! PCGS VF-35, pix courtesy Barberkeys!