(potential) Newp: 1914-D Barber quarter (w/grading poll)

lordmarcovan · February 28, 2013 2:55AM

This coin is a potential purchase for my new 19th century VF-XF Basic Type Set.

As of this initial post, it is not yet a new purchase and really just under consideration.

A few days ago, I got this PM:

<< HI i have a 1914 D barber 25c I think you might like for your type set! I can email you pictures if you would like. Also you can put it up as a gtg if you would like, Im kind of curious what others think of it. >>

So the seller is a forum member, but doesn't mind me doing a poll thread. Cool. I responded:

<< Thanks! Sounds interesting. I was really sort of hoping to do an 1890s date for all my Barbers (in keeping with the whole 19th century theme), but I suppose if one has the right look, I could be persuaded, maybe. >>

So there 'tis. He emailed pictures, and now we have a poll thread.

My initial impressions? I like the coin's general look, but whether I should move on this one or hold out for an 1890s-dated one with the look I like, we'll see. "CircCam" contrast is not terribly difficult to find on Barber coins. That being said, this one does seem to have particularly nice contrast in the toning.

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lordmarcovan · February 28, 2013 2:59AM

I used the neutral option in the poll.

Manorcourtman · February 28, 2013 3:06AM

I did not vote but I am not so sure the reverse doesn't have envir. damage. Tough to say for sure from a pic. I'd find a nice 1890's circ cam coin. They can be had in VF for not a lot of money.

lordmarcovan · February 28, 2013 3:13AM

These might have been phone pictures.

(Edit- yep- they are. Pretty dang nice for phone pix, I must say. Seller must have a nice phone!)

I cropped them to add the black background and resized them, but didn't tweak the colors or brightness.

rhedden · February 28, 2013 3:33AM

I'm pretty sure this has AU50 to 53 details. I'm guessing it won't go higher than 50 due to the thick toning. This analysis assumes the coin was not cleaned or retoned, as one cannot tell from the pictures provided.

People guessing less than EF40 should try actually looking at some photos of PCGS-graded Barbers before contaminating the results of the next grading poll!

LogPotato · February 28, 2013 3:37AM

<< I'm pretty sure this has AU50 to 53 details. I'm guessing it won't go higher than 50 due to the thick toning. This analysis assumes the coin was not cleaned or retoned, as one cannot tell from the pictures provided.

People guessing less than EF40 should try actually looking at some photos of PCGS-graded Barbers before contaminating the results of the next grading poll!

>>

I agree with all of this.

KAJ1 · February 28, 2013 4:15AM

I voted 50.

s4ny · February 28, 2013 4:33AM

<< I voted 50. >>

Me too. Better than XF.

Nolawyer · February 28, 2013 4:38AM

I collect Barber quarters and I agree that this has AU50 or better details.

johnny9434 · February 28, 2013 5:43AM

i went with xf 45 but like the idea of a au50. ill leave it alone at that

amwldcoin · February 28, 2013 9:32AM

I think if it doesn't get bagged for environmental damage it will be graded XF-45(acceptable as a 45 netted from 50). PCGS doesn't like heavily toned coins.

dogwood · February 28, 2013 11:45AM

I'm in the 50 details net 45 camp entirely.
I don't particularly prize that dark a look, but in truth that's probably what completely uncleaned barbers should look like if not stored properly.