I think I am on a "find as many early 1900's Philly quarters" as possible. This 1903 isn't too bad. I usually find that this date in circ. is rather dark.
Back in June I spotted a raw 1897 S Barber Quarter in an eBay Auction. Here are the listing photos:
Although the photos didn't make the coin look good I figured it could be nicer in hand; I ended up winning the auction at an XF 40 price. When I received the coin it looked MUCH nicer in hand; there was plenty of natural luster and toning. I sent it to our hostsfor grading.
I was very pleased to see it come back in an AU 55 holder:
I know it's far from the prettiest AU 55 out there, but nobody can argue its originality. As a MS coin I would be bothered by the toning, but as a circulated coin I enjoy viewing the history etched into it. I feel pretty lucky on this one.
Jeff, that's just a wonderful, original coin. Great high-end circ 'look'. A super buy if you paid XF money. Nice to know there are a few gems still out there on eBay.
Dave
Always looking for original, better date VF20-VF35 Barber quarters and halves, and a quality beer.
Thanks for all the love on the '97 S Quarter; I'm quite happy with it. I love finding tough coins in the wild!
Here's another newp back from the grading room, a 1908 Quarter now in a PCGS MS64 holder:
I paid AU 50 money for this coin in the raw from Mac Vanderstein on eBay. I suspect he thought it was a cleaned coin, but all of those hairlines are from die polishing. I posted a photo of this coin raw back in June; it received negative comments. Our departed buddy Mike offered positive comments, encouraging me to keep it and send it in for grading. I'm glad I did.
The date appears to be repunched (in the 8 and maybe the 1):
I need to examine it a bit further. For now it's become part of my MS Barber Quarter set.
Wow, I would have at first thought cleaning also. But looking more closely I can see it as die polish. Usually die polish is straight lines, but never say always.
Just heard the news about Mike...quite sad. We had several good conversations about Barbers and he was a great resource. He sold me at least 6 Halves for my PCGS 35 set, The Barbers of the Ville. He also had a connection to my home area and a childhood friend of his. He will be missed.
The next issue of the BCCS Journal (Centerfold) is going to feature a spread on Mike Hayes Liberty Nickels. I'm assisting John Frost in the effort. I've grabbed images from his sets of what I saw as his nicest coins, but if any of you have suggestions or images to use please let me know.
Been thinking of Mike much over the past weeks as I've been starting school, I have the congratulations card he sent me after I was accepted up on my desk, I'm really missing his texts and calls so much.
Tonight on a study break I decided to glance through the hundreds of coins I photographed over the past years, and decided I'd post a couple of my favorites. I'll post some more the next time I'm kicking around my hard drive.
@JeffMTampa said:
The next issue of the BCCS Journal (Centerfold) is going to feature a spread on Mike Hayes Liberty Nickels. I'm assisting John Frost in the effort. I've grabbed images from his sets of what I saw as his nicest coins, but if any of you have suggestions or images to use please let me know.
Most of the pics in Mike's recent sets were done by me, I'm happy to provide original files of them if needed. Also, any chance to get a copy of this once it is published?
@JeffMTampa said:
The next issue of the BCCS Journal (Centerfold) is going to feature a spread on Mike Hayes Liberty Nickels. I'm assisting John Frost in the effort. I've grabbed images from his sets of what I saw as his nicest coins, but if any of you have suggestions or images to use please let me know.
Most of the pics in Mike's recent sets were done by me, I'm happy to provide original files of them if needed. Also, any chance to get a copy of this once it is published?
Thank you. At the BCCS meeting at the ANA, they mentioned they wanted a Liberty Nickel for the cover in 2018, and I mentioned they should have one of Mike's. I like the idea of a feature spread even more.
Collector and Researcher of Liberty Head Nickels. ANA LM-6053
Vern, Dan, I don't think many realize how tough it is to get coins in that color and grade... especially the S-mint you have there from Dan. I note that the both of you, and Dave B., have done a great job in these regards as part of your quarter series collecting focus. Unfortunate hit on the date of that O-mint '92 but it doesn't detract from the contribution it is giving to the overall beauty of that P-O-S set you have unveiled there! Can you share more?
It should be noted that beyond F/VF, many more of the coins exhibited on this thread in a closer-to-AU grade have been stellar as well. I love this thread and appreciate all of you who are sharing your love of Barbers... whether it is Justin's mid-grade halves or Jeff's (and many more of youz) high-end AU's... Mike was a great inspiration in this regard.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
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 found this 1908 Barber Dime recently on ebay and wanted to share with the group. It may be the FS-302, which I need, in the CPG. If not it will be an addition to my unlisted varieties set. Thanks for looking and comments welcome. You can click on pics to enlarge.
This is a 1907-O in low grade that I found on ebay last year. I did a thread on the U.S. Coin forum but thought I would do one here with better close-ups of the "horns" on the top of crown and on the 9 in the date. I showed this to Fred W. at FUN last Jan. and while he couldn't see any metal movement...he wouldn't say it came from the mint this way until another is found. So everyone keep a lookout for this on 1907-O's.
Dan and Vern, Tough and nice are those '97's... both of your quarter sets seem very comparable. If you set them side-by-side, who do you think would win? Do you each like one or the other better?
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
I remember Jeff cherrypicked an '01-O Horiz O dime a while back... I believe I may have just did the same thing here recently for small change. As I remember it, not as nice as Jeff's but it will obviously be more-recognizable and nicely enjoyable for me when I get it holdered! ...
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
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OK, I learned something today!
Here's one of the dimes returned from my recent submission, a 1900 in an AU 55 holder:
It took me a long time to find a decent 1900 in AU; go figure.
Is it for sale??
I think I am on a "find as many early 1900's Philly quarters" as possible. This 1903 isn't too bad. I usually find that this date in circ. is rather dark.
Nope, not for sale. The 1900 was a tough coin to find in AU. I found nice O and S mints much easier.
Back in June I spotted a raw 1897 S Barber Quarter in an eBay Auction. Here are the listing photos:
Although the photos didn't make the coin look good I figured it could be nicer in hand; I ended up winning the auction at an XF 40 price. When I received the coin it looked MUCH nicer in hand; there was plenty of natural luster and toning. I sent it to our hostsfor grading.
I was very pleased to see it come back in an AU 55 holder:
I know it's far from the prettiest AU 55 out there, but nobody can argue its originality. As a MS coin I would be bothered by the toning, but as a circulated coin I enjoy viewing the history etched into it. I feel pretty lucky on this one.
Labelman87 - nice 1903 quarter. If you ever want to part with it, let me know.
Jeff - good score on the 97-S. Tough coin!!
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What?!?! No Barber quarters in the mail today!?!? ... "heavy sigh" ...
Jeff - An excellent buy on the 97-S
Wow, great upside Jeff. Congratulations!
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Jeff, that's just a wonderful, original coin. Great high-end circ 'look'. A super buy if you paid XF money. Nice to know there are a few gems still out there on eBay.
Dave
Thanks for all the love on the '97 S Quarter; I'm quite happy with it. I love finding tough coins in the wild!
Here's another newp back from the grading room, a 1908 Quarter now in a PCGS MS64 holder:
I paid AU 50 money for this coin in the raw from Mac Vanderstein on eBay. I suspect he thought it was a cleaned coin, but all of those hairlines are from die polishing. I posted a photo of this coin raw back in June; it received negative comments. Our departed buddy Mike offered positive comments, encouraging me to keep it and send it in for grading. I'm glad I did.
The date appears to be repunched (in the 8 and maybe the 1):
I need to examine it a bit further. For now it's become part of my MS Barber Quarter set.
Wow, I would have at first thought cleaning also. But looking more closely I can see it as die polish. Usually die polish is straight lines, but never say always.
I also see the RPD...Great pick-up and good eye!
Jeff - I've yet to understand why machine doubling may affect only parts of a coin, your MM being an extreme example. Also, nice bargain on the 97-S.
Pic for this AM, Dan's micro O, I posted a couple days ago, is a perfect match for his 01-S:
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Just heard the news about Mike...quite sad. We had several good conversations about Barbers and he was a great resource. He sold me at least 6 Halves for my PCGS 35 set, The Barbers of the Ville. He also had a connection to my home area and a childhood friend of his. He will be missed.
https://www.pcgs.com/SetRegistry/collectors-showcase/world-coins/one-coin-per-year-1600-2017/2422
The next issue of the BCCS Journal (Centerfold) is going to feature a spread on Mike Hayes Liberty Nickels. I'm assisting John Frost in the effort. I've grabbed images from his sets of what I saw as his nicest coins, but if any of you have suggestions or images to use please let me know.
Thanks Jeff.
Never met Mike though we occasionally pm'd.
Nic in Sarasota.
My 1866 Philly Mint Set
Sad. Wish I could have met Mike.
My 1866 Philly Mint Set
Been thinking of Mike much over the past weeks as I've been starting school, I have the congratulations card he sent me after I was accepted up on my desk, I'm really missing his texts and calls so much.
Tonight on a study break I decided to glance through the hundreds of coins I photographed over the past years, and decided I'd post a couple of my favorites. I'll post some more the next time I'm kicking around my hard drive.
Most of the pics in Mike's recent sets were done by me, I'm happy to provide original files of them if needed. Also, any chance to get a copy of this once it is published?
This was > @valente151 said:
Thank you. At the BCCS meeting at the ANA, they mentioned they wanted a Liberty Nickel for the cover in 2018, and I mentioned they should have one of Mike's. I like the idea of a feature spread even more.
Winter FUN is coming up and just won't be the same without my ole buddy Mike.......I really miss him!
In a way, the FUN without Mike is no fun at all.
Miss you MFH. Rest In Peace brother.
Dave
Jeff - Glad to hear that some of Mike's nicks are going to be the next BCCS centerfold.
Pics for this PM, from my friend Keith's collection, he's had it for a while but I just now got pics, raw:
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
For newer members here are two of Mike's former plumbs. Quite nice in hand.
Craig, It would seem right-difficult to correctly assign grades on those die cap / blockages. Nice. Thanks for sharing.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
In an effort to bump the thread up, here's a new 1909 10C I purchased raw; it came back in an AU 55 holder:
Nothing exciting, but it fills a hole in my set.
My new Barber Dime variety I found recently. Click on pic to enlarge. This is the only RPD for 1903-O I have seen in all my years of searching.
Craig - I can remember seeing Mike's 95-O in hand, and it was impressive.
Jeff - You have the touch.
Jon - Nice orig coin as well.
Pics for this AM, from Dan's raw qtr album:
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Vern, Dan, I don't think many realize how tough it is to get coins in that color and grade... especially the S-mint you have there from Dan. I note that the both of you, and Dave B., have done a great job in these regards as part of your quarter series collecting focus. Unfortunate hit on the date of that O-mint '92 but it doesn't detract from the contribution it is giving to the overall beauty of that P-O-S set you have unveiled there! Can you share more?
It should be noted that beyond F/VF, many more of the coins exhibited on this thread in a closer-to-AU grade have been stellar as well. I love this thread and appreciate all of you who are sharing your love of Barbers... whether it is Justin's mid-grade halves or Jeff's (and many more of youz) high-end AU's... Mike was a great inspiration in this regard.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Vern - You need to find an 1892-S Type 1 to get that perfectly matched set!
Tim - Agree 100%.
Craig - No easy task to find that Type 1.
Pics for this AM, more from Dan's raw set:
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Just got this back from PCGS......crossed from NGC58 to PCGS58.
Jon - Good looking 92-O.
Pics for this AM, more of Dan's raw set:
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Nice quarters there.
Just got these back from our host.
The 1897 RPD302 PCGS63 crossed from NGC63. And the 1897 RPD303 PCGS62 crossed from NGC62.
Jon - You're batting 1000 on your crosses. Nice dimes.
Pics for this PM, from Dan's raw set:
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
This one resides in an NGC MS62 holder:
Yeah, I know... I'm a sucker for color.
Cary - Beauty, that reverse is stellar.
Pics for this PM, from Dan's raw set:
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
I found this 1908 Barber Dime recently on ebay and wanted to share with the group. It may be the FS-302, which I need, in the CPG. If not it will be an addition to my unlisted varieties set. Thanks for looking and comments welcome. You can click on pics to enlarge.
Jon- What's up with the weak strike at the date?? Nice looking coin.
Jeff - Pretty nice except for the weak bottom of the 8.
I see more than one thing going on inside that 8
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
This is a 1907-O in low grade that I found on ebay last year. I did a thread on the U.S. Coin forum but thought I would do one here with better close-ups of the "horns" on the top of crown and on the 9 in the date. I showed this to Fred W. at FUN last Jan. and while he couldn't see any metal movement...he wouldn't say it came from the mint this way until another is found. So everyone keep a lookout for this on 1907-O's.
What in the world? Wild!
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Jon - Good looking 1908, in addition to the RPD. I'll keep my eyes peeled for another 07-O, it's my kind of variety (not hard to identify).
Pics for this PM, from Dan's raw set:
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Dan and Vern, Tough and nice are those '97's... both of your quarter sets seem very comparable. If you set them side-by-side, who do you think would win? Do you each like one or the other better?
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
I agree....very nice Quarters.
I remember Jeff cherrypicked an '01-O Horiz O dime a while back... I believe I may have just did the same thing here recently for small change. As I remember it, not as nice as Jeff's but it will obviously be more-recognizable and nicely enjoyable for me when I get it holdered! ...
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Tim- looks good. Maybe nicer than mine; congrats!
Jeff, I don't have it in hand yet but I am almost certain it will be a cleaned coin once I am able to examine it. Thanks!
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
I'm pretty sure that coin has been cleaned. It's a tuff variety though.