Finally located a decent XF/AU 1898 Nickel for my desk set ... not a stunning coin by any means - but I didn't want to sink in too much money as it was ...
Found this on Collectors Corner - with Jade Rare Coin -
for what ever reason the image isn't attaching...maybe now - from Photobucket:
At the recent Baltimore Stack's Bowers auction, I spotted a nice 1907 Phila Quarter
PCGS graded AU 58. I placed a conservative bid and I won the coin for around 60%
of my bid. ( First time that's ever happened !! )
Well, as I've decided to sell off all but a few of my Halves, I have spotted
this AU 58 CAC from our friend, CRO: it's on it's way to me by the weekend
once he receives my check. Not that I think it'll upgrade to a 58+, really don't
care. I like the coin for a 58, and so does Albanese.
Although I have not yet had my FUN purchases imaged yet, I have made arrangements to
have the Proof V Nickels professionally imaged.
The Long Beach show provided me with two newps: an 1894 and a 1907 pair of Nickels,
both PCGS 66 both CAC .... Here are the Heritage images to move this thread along:
Mike Hayes ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
Not all that Earth Shattering - but more elusive than the average collector thinks it is....
my new PR "V" Nickel.... 1883 No Cents - PR 64 - CAM - CAC
Mike Hayes ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
I love this Barber thread. I follow it closely, even though I don't say anything.
Question...do you have an unc. example of the 1905-O Micro-o and would love to see an example of your 1893/2 dime.
Keep'em coming.
I'll post my 1893/2 in PC 63; I only have an AU 50 Micro O.
One of these days, I'll add yet another AU 58 overdate.
The Micro O in 63-65 is a pricey devil.
I can now concentrate on the MS and PR sets.
I'm glad you have enjoyed the images.
My old overdate [ one of two AU 58's I once owned: ]
My old Micro O
They are both now in the # 1 Everyman set - JMW....
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My current Overdate: MS 63:
Images by Valente 151:
My current Micro O - PC 50:
Sellers' Images:
Newest set of images by Valente 151:
Mike Hayes ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
1900-S PCGS MS 63 - Dealer is at the Central States Show -
1906-S PCGS AU 58 ( due within a week or so )
Also....I'm looking forward to be closing on a half dozen more AU 58 Dimes.
I should know the results by next Monday.
Same goes for a few V Nickels.... Spotted a nice Proof and a couple of MS dates
I needed ...plus, a duplicate, a super AU 64 look with golden rim toning - which should be
sold by Sunday evening.
Mike Hayes ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
Newps from Great Collections' Auction last night -
EDIT: Sent this 1901 V Nickel to CAC - and it was rejected
due to PVC in front of Liberty's face. My YN has dipped this
in acetone since it came back from CAC, he fears the PVC has
etched into the surface. It'll take years in an old Raymond Waite
album to get it back into a PCGS holder again. Ugh.
My only win at Heritage - a nice proof V Nickel.
Mike Hayes ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
About 6 weeks ago, I bought a raw 1915 Dime which I wanted in AU 58 - as I owned a MS & a PR.
I took my chances and ended up with a dupe MS 63....
This one was to have an obsolete Doiley Holder - with Secure Plus Grading -
once received - its off to get a sticker at CAC - I hope its Gold - basically, if you cant get what you wanted
lets hope you get what you prayed for !! lol
Mike Hayes ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
I've been searching for a nice - but not an outrageously priced 1896 Proof Dime.
I spotted this one - and am pleased to say my snipe bid on eBay held up [ thru
a Snipe Program that I signed up for a few years ago.]
Edit: Pleased to announce that this Proof Dime was accepted at CAC and
sports a bright green football. I could have laid even money, it would have
been a Gold CAC Bean ....oh, well.
Not too shabby, IMHO.
Mike Hayes ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
I never look at collectors corner - don't know why, either.
My iPad has a mind of its own, it seems, and I ended up
looking for AU 58 Barber Dimes..... and I spotted a date I've
been searching for....at JJ Teaparty in Massachusetts.
Having dealt with Liz since she worked for Dave Bowers in
Wolfeboro, NH, I called on a choice ( albeit, common ) 1903
in PCGS 58.
Looks like a nice coin and I should have it in time to include it
with my next consignment with Messydesk, for images.
Mike Hayes ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
I'm very shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Mike Hayes today. I followed this thread closely awaiting Mike's newest Barber or V Nickel. I'm heartbroken to know that this thread will not continue.
I will think of you often Mike. You were a great guy, may you rest in peace.
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Finally located a decent XF/AU 1898 Nickel for my desk set ... not a stunning coin
by any means - but I didn't want to sink in too much money as it was ...
Found this on Collectors Corner - with Jade Rare Coin -
for what ever reason the image isn't attaching...maybe now - from Photobucket:
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Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
New Barber Purchases
An upgrade to my AU 53....out of tonight's Heritage Internet Only Auction:
10/04/2016
This coin did not pass at CAC.
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Stopped by a friend's web site and found a Nickel I need for the AU 58 set:
This passed at CAC .
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Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
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A few months back, I upgraded my 1912-S Quarter with an AU 58...never got around to showing it off...
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An upgrade added this evening....
This coin did not pass at CAC .
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Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
New Barber Purchases
At the recent Baltimore Stack's Bowers auction, I spotted a nice 1907 Phila Quarter
PCGS graded AU 58. I placed a conservative bid and I won the coin for around 60%
of my bid. ( First time that's ever happened !! )
This coin is for the Everyman Collection.
This 1907 Quarter was sent to CAC and it passed.
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NEWP for the Proof Dime collection:
PCGS 63 CAM - CAC
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Added this Half the other day - it was delivered this afternoon...much nicer in hand
than portrayed in the images....
.....tracked this to a September, 2013 Heritage Auction before it was given a Green Bean:
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An impulse purchase as I already have a really nice AU 58 CAC of this date....
Couldn't pass it up though !!
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Well, as I've decided to sell off all but a few of my Halves, I have spotted
this AU 58 CAC from our friend, CRO: it's on it's way to me by the weekend
once he receives my check. Not that I think it'll upgrade to a 58+, really don't
care. I like the coin for a 58, and so does Albanese.
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Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
New Barber Purchases
New addition to the V Nickel Proof set ....
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New Barber Purchases
Latest Barber Addition to my Type Collection
"Just because you were born on 3rd base doesn't mean you hit a triple"
Thanks for showing your new addition - it looks very nice.
I picked up a Proof V Nickel the other day - a really nice
1910 in PCGS PR 65. I think it's a 66 ... but, what do I know.
Images to follow:
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New Barber Purchases
I drove over to FUN in Ft Lauderdale with a few friends who were visiting.
I do have a number of newps to post - but have not had any images taken yet.
One coin I have wanted for too many years than I care to mention... was made
available and I didn't want to pass it up - as it meant too much to me:
PCGS PR 64 CAM - and I sent it to CAC where it passed:
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Congrats on the nice pickup. I wish I could afford some of the unreal patterns that exist. Actually I'll just say it....That is a sweet looking coin!
Later, Paul.
Although I have not yet had my FUN purchases imaged yet, I have made arrangements to
have the Proof V Nickels professionally imaged.
The Long Beach show provided me with two newps: an 1894 and a 1907 pair of Nickels,
both PCGS 66 both CAC .... Here are the Heritage images to move this thread along:
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Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
New Barber Purchases
Not all that Earth Shattering - but more elusive than the average collector thinks it is....
my new PR "V" Nickel.... 1883 No Cents - PR 64 - CAM - CAC
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Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
New Barber Purchases
My AU 58 "V" Nickel set was missing an 1889 and the best I could find is this one:
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New Barber Purchases
Hope this crosses for you. Give us 4 complete AU58 sets (the 5th only missing the 1885 and 1912-S)
I love this Barber thread. I follow it closely, even though I don't say anything.
Question...do you have an unc. example of the 1905-O Micro-o and would love to see an example of your 1893/2 dime.
Keep'em coming.
Later, Paul.
I'll post my 1893/2 in PC 63; I only have an AU 50 Micro O.
One of these days, I'll add yet another AU 58 overdate.
The Micro O in 63-65 is a pricey devil.
I can now concentrate on the MS and PR sets.
I'm glad you have enjoyed the images.
My old overdate [ one of two AU 58's I once owned: ]
My old Micro O
They are both now in the # 1 Everyman set - JMW....
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My current Overdate: MS 63:
Images by Valente 151:
My current Micro O - PC 50:
Sellers' Images:
Newest set of images by Valente 151:
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Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
New Barber Purchases
Just thought I'd do some digging... I have like 6 Dime Files on Photobucket....
I need to rearrange my files [ if only I knew how ! ]
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New Barber Purchases
Picked this up from CRO the other day... Professional Images to follow:
I also lucked out and won this 1895 Proof Nickel.... [ thru Heritage weekly auction on Tuesday night ]
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I like the 1908 quite a bit.
Later, Paul.
Update - out of the past weekend's Stacks Bowers sale - "BLUE MOON COLLECTION"
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Nice Nickel. The detail of her hair is insane. Very well defined. Was wondering if you collect the 3 cent nickels?
Later, Paul.
Stooge... only 1889....
Its my Grandfather's Birthyear
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Your 3 center is an absolute beauty!
Later, Paul.
Had some ebay bucks I needed to spend....
I have another MS - but I like the look of this one as well...
care to make a stab at the grade ?
Ok...don't all chime in at once now...lol
It's a MS 63. It's already at CAC
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New Barber Purchases
I forgot to add my latest 1892 Dime - it's a nicely toned MS 63.....
When I can't find any of the AU 58's I'm missing, a choice MS ( duplicate, no less ) serves
my buying mania.
As I have said, coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !!
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Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
New Barber Purchases
Added these two Dimes the other night
1900-S PCGS MS 63 - Dealer is at the Central States Show -
1906-S PCGS AU 58 ( due within a week or so )
Also....I'm looking forward to be closing on a half dozen more AU 58 Dimes.
I should know the results by next Monday.
Same goes for a few V Nickels.... Spotted a nice Proof and a couple of MS dates
I needed ...plus, a duplicate, a super AU 64 look with golden rim toning - which should be
sold by Sunday evening.
~~~~~~~~~~~~
Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
New Barber Purchases
Newps from Great Collections' Auction last night -
EDIT: Sent this 1901 V Nickel to CAC - and it was rejected
due to PVC in front of Liberty's face. My YN has dipped this
in acetone since it came back from CAC, he fears the PVC has
etched into the surface. It'll take years in an old Raymond Waite
album to get it back into a PCGS holder again. Ugh.
My only win at Heritage - a nice proof V Nickel.
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Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
New Barber Purchases
I guess when you like a coin - you liked it for a reason.
Why on God's green earth did I ever sell this ? [ 2014 ]
When a short three years later, I bought it back again { Refer to the post a few up from this !! }
Even I am amazed at my own stupidity
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Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
New Barber Purchases
About 6 weeks ago, I bought a raw 1915 Dime which I wanted in AU 58 - as I owned a MS & a PR.
I took my chances and ended up with a dupe MS 63....
This one was to have an obsolete Doiley Holder - with Secure Plus Grading -
once received - its off to get a sticker at CAC - I hope its Gold - basically, if you cant get what you wanted
lets hope you get what you prayed for !! lol
~~~~~~~~~~~~
Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
New Barber Purchases
I've been searching for a nice - but not an outrageously priced 1896 Proof Dime.
I spotted this one - and am pleased to say my snipe bid on eBay held up [ thru
a Snipe Program that I signed up for a few years ago.]
Edit: Pleased to announce that this Proof Dime was accepted at CAC and
sports a bright green football. I could have laid even money, it would have
been a Gold CAC Bean ....oh, well.
Not too shabby, IMHO.
~~~~~~~~~~~~
Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
New Barber Purchases
I never look at collectors corner - don't know why, either.
My iPad has a mind of its own, it seems, and I ended up
looking for AU 58 Barber Dimes..... and I spotted a date I've
been searching for....at JJ Teaparty in Massachusetts.
Having dealt with Liz since she worked for Dave Bowers in
Wolfeboro, NH, I called on a choice ( albeit, common ) 1903
in PCGS 58.
Looks like a nice coin and I should have it in time to include it
with my next consignment with Messydesk, for images.
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Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
New Barber Purchases
A couple newps added .... Blue Moon Part Two - Stacks Bowers Auction - June, 2017
A couple of nice mid grade Dimes : 1913-S PCGS 63 CAC OGH
Also, a 1915-S PCGS MS 64+ OBH -
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RIP, Mike. You were a great friend.
I'm very shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Mike Hayes today. I followed this thread closely awaiting Mike's newest Barber or V Nickel. I'm heartbroken to know that this thread will not continue.
I will think of you often Mike. You were a great guy, may you rest in peace.
Later, Paul.
This was a great walk down memory lane. I sure miss my great friend. The FUN show won't be the same this year.