Stuart - My thoughts on your 15-D are that is has a good strike and no significant marks. I have a hard time guessing a grade or if the tone is original based on the pics.
Vern l It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
I "sort of" picked up an upgrade for my '93 S Quarter last week, an AU 53 with a centered mintmark:
The reason I say "sort of" upgraded is my other '93 S has a far right mm:
I'm treating both mm positions as part of the set even though our hosts don't recognize the two mm positions for '93 to '95. The also don't recognize the '92 Type 1 & 2 Reverse- I do.
Does anyone know why the branch mints used both mm positions for all those years? Maybe there were 2 people responsible for punching it and couldn't agree where? Some at Philly and some at the branch? I suspect there's a good story to it.
Jeff- Way to go on the 93-S's....having both varieties is nice. Mike reported years ago that one is much harder to find than the other. I forget which one now.
Thanks for the link to the article- it fully explained the reason for the variety. Now I need to figure out how to get PCGS to recognize them. To me it's no different than the 1909 S VDB cent or the 1913 Type 1 & 2 nickels. If the mint INTENTIONALLY made different versions of the coin shouldn't PCGS acknowledge it?
Thanks for the link to the article- it fully explained the reason for the variety. Now I need to figure out how to get PCGS to recognize them. To me it's no different than the 1909 S VDB cent or the 1913 Type 1 & 2 nickels. If the mint INTENTIONALLY made different versions of the coin shouldn't PCGS acknowledge it?
Jeff - It all boils down to weather or not the variety is in the sets or not, which is usually decided by weather or not it is listed in the CPG. I have petitioned PCGS to add varieties to sets that are not in the CPG with no success.
Thanks for the link to the article- it fully explained the reason for the variety. Now I need to figure out how to get PCGS to recognize them. To me it's no different than the 1909 S VDB cent or the 1913 Type 1 & 2 nickels. If the mint INTENTIONALLY made different versions of the coin shouldn't PCGS acknowledge it?
Jeff - It all boils down to weather or not the variety is in the sets or not, which is usually decided by weather or not it is listed in the CPG. I have petitioned PCGS to add varieties to sets that are not in the CPG with no success.
Maybe if enough people get together and ask for the varieties, perhaps it will sway our hosts to accept them in pricing, labeling, and registry lists. In need of a unified voice. BCCS petitioning the ANA to weigh in or something similar.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Thanks for the link to the article- it fully explained the reason for the variety. Now I need to figure out how to get PCGS to recognize them. To me it's no different than the 1909 S VDB cent or the 1913 Type 1 & 2 nickels. If the mint INTENTIONALLY made different versions of the coin shouldn't PCGS acknowledge it?
Jeff - It all boils down to weather or not the variety is in the sets or not, which is usually decided by weather or not it is listed in the CPG. I have petitioned PCGS to add varieties to sets that are not in the CPG with no success.
Maybe if enough people get together and ask for the varieties, perhaps it will sway our hosts to accept them in pricing, labeling, and registry lists. In need of a unified voice. BCCS petitioning the ANA to weigh in or something similar.
Has anyone seen a well struck MS 1886 nickel lately? I have this final hole in my set, but I have not been able to find a suitable example in quite some time! Mike used to give me a heads up about nice nickels when I first started my nickel set, sure miss that guy!
@JeffMTampa said:
The Halves aren't getting their due representation on the thread, so here's my '92 O:
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 haven't posted or been on in ages other then Mike's passing. Miss him a lot.
But in his spirit he would have like this. So here's something fun and different. A Barber Cent! One of the handful of patterns out there thats rather fun. One of the things I like about it is the clean uncluttered look with just the United States of America letters and a single Roman Numeral I.
Of course I liked 1837 half dimes and dimes too (along with the 1838-O's) for the same reason. Now days there is so much writing and lettering you can't enjoy the designs themselves.
Have a great weekend everyone.
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That's a wonderful looking 58 11d quarter in every respect, but I'd rather look at the 50 all day. So much perfectly fallen toning on that one.
Jeff, I personally think they are both awesome!
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
I like them both as well.
Here is a link to my Barber Dime Complete Variety set for those that want to view the whole set. I have been taking pics as I have time.
https://www.pcgs.com/SetRegistry/half-dimes/barber-dimes-specialty-sets/barber-dimes-complete-variety-set-circulation-strikes-1892-1916/alltimeset/69259
Jon- That's a VERY impressive collection of Barber Dimes! You da MAN!
Lots of nice barbers posted the past few days.
Stuart - My thoughts on your 15-D are that is has a good strike and no significant marks. I have a hard time guessing a grade or if the tone is original based on the pics.
l
It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Pics for this PM, one of my favorites, bought raw many years ago:
l
It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Wow, what a set! Hard to find the right '95-O I'll bet to fill that small hole...
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Vern, Very pleasant '15-P! Guessing it is top-end AU or close to it?
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Very nice '15 Half Vern- a 55?
I "sort of" picked up an upgrade for my '93 S Quarter last week, an AU 53 with a centered mintmark:
The reason I say "sort of" upgraded is my other '93 S has a far right mm:
I'm treating both mm positions as part of the set even though our hosts don't recognize the two mm positions for '93 to '95. The also don't recognize the '92 Type 1 & 2 Reverse- I do.
Does anyone know why the branch mints used both mm positions for all those years? Maybe there were 2 people responsible for punching it and couldn't agree where? Some at Philly and some at the branch? I suspect there's a good story to it.
Vern’s 15 is a beauty. Just s perfect look. I tried to get it to move to Iowa with a couple friends once. Maybe someday
For Jeff, I think you need a login but "Those Shifty Mintmarks" article from Dave Lange is a good article...
https://www.ngccoin.com/news/article/2163/USA-Coin-Album/
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Vern - Nice 15 Half...very tuff date as you know.
Jeff- Way to go on the 93-S's....having both varieties is nice. Mike reported years ago that one is much harder to find than the other. I forget which one now.
Thanks for the link to the article- it fully explained the reason for the variety. Now I need to figure out how to get PCGS to recognize them. To me it's no different than the 1909 S VDB cent or the 1913 Type 1 & 2 nickels. If the mint INTENTIONALLY made different versions of the coin shouldn't PCGS acknowledge it?
Jeff - It all boils down to weather or not the variety is in the sets or not, which is usually decided by weather or not it is listed in the CPG. I have petitioned PCGS to add varieties to sets that are not in the CPG with no success.
Maybe if enough people get together and ask for the varieties, perhaps it will sway our hosts to accept them in pricing, labeling, and registry lists. In need of a unified voice. BCCS petitioning the ANA to weigh in or something similar.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
It's always worth a try.
I want them to denote the 2 reverses on 1901 and 1902 nickels. NGC will (in their variety program), so that is a start.
Now to get PCGS to follow.
Another new pic of an old coin.
@DimeMan I love “Gem” AU-58’s like your 1897 Barber Dime. - Beautiful Coin!
Stuart
Collect 18th & 19th Century US Type Coins, Silver Dollars, $20 Gold Double Eagles and World Crowns & Talers with High Eye Appeal
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That is s nice 97 dime. Great look
Has anyone seen a well struck MS 1886 nickel lately? I have this final hole in my set, but I have not been able to find a suitable example in quite some time! Mike used to give me a heads up about nice nickels when I first started my nickel set, sure miss that guy!
Here is a Dime I got back in 1993 from Bowers & Merina.
That's a beautiful '97 O Dime Jon.
Here's my '86 5C in AU 58:
It's not the strong strike you're looking for, and it's not for sale, but it is an '86 Nickel!
Jeff, thanks on the 97-O. That's a real nice 1886 Nickel. Very tuff in any grade above vg-f.
Jon- Did you notice the re-punched second "8" in the date?
No I didn't, but that is really cool. A key date RPD is always nice.
Here is another new pic of a Dime I have had since 1993.
Three more.
Jon, is that what Breen mentions as S/S West?
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
I'm not aware of a 97-S/S. This coin doesn't have any repunching. You must be seeing shadows or something.
Our hosts said my '15 half was a 53. Seems reasonable to me by today's standards. The look is the key to me, not the number.
Jeff & Jon - Lot's of nice barbers posted since I was last here.
erwindoc - I've been on the lookout for a nice '86 nickel for years, without success. Perhaps it's tougher to find nice, than the 1885.
Pics for this PM, my '85, PC50:
l
It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Nice 1885! It was a nice strike as evidenced by the full stars obverse and the left corn definition on the reverse.
Nice looking '85, Vern. I don't recall seeing that one previously.
My new Barber Dime.
The Halves aren't getting their due representation on the thread, so here's my '92 O:
Jeff - Nice 92-O!
Jeff, your 1892-O is an ABSOLUTE BEAST!
Dave
Pics for this PM, from Cary's previous collection:
l
It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Vern - Great looking 96-O and 96-S. Both are very tuff to find in nice circ grades.
Picked up this 1898-O quarter recently and reasonably:
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
This is the companion piece that came along for the ride with the '98-O... an 1899-P:
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Nice looking VF Quarters!
Finally got a pic of my 1899-O RPD L102.
Jon-
You'll be able to write "THE" book on Barber Dime varieties soon!
I haven't posted or been on in ages other then Mike's passing. Miss him a lot.
But in his spirit he would have like this. So here's something fun and different. A Barber Cent! One of the handful of patterns out there thats rather fun. One of the things I like about it is the clean uncluttered look with just the United States of America letters and a single Roman Numeral I.
Of course I liked 1837 half dimes and dimes too (along with the 1838-O's) for the same reason. Now days there is so much writing and lettering you can't enjoy the designs themselves.
Have a great weekend everyone.
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Neat coin Glenn!
That was a pleasant surprise!
Glenn,
Very, very cool! You're right too. I could just imagine how proud Mike would be to own that coin!
Lenny
That is just too way cool to even comment effectively. A one-cent'r, wow!
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.