@JeffMTampa said:
Jon- I'll take a look at your dime for clues.....
I was fortunate enough to win a Heritage Auction at FUN for a 1909 O VF 35 Quarter:
Nothing amazing, but a decent representation for a VERY tough date. I still need to figure out what to do about the Big 3. I would like them in my set looking like this, but.......
Jeff, I forgot to mention when you brought out that '09-O I wanted to comment on how the picture you are showing is so much better than the auction picture. I can finally see the coin for what it really is... nice coin in a bit tougher grade than typically seen.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Nice D mint quarters there Milo! Ugghhh, self-realization: a couple of nice chips off the table as I continue to look for XF pieces to place into my own collection. Thanks for the images Vern.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
My Barber Quarter sets now have 2 new 1913 P mints. First, a PCGS AU 50:
I purchased this one at a Heritage Auction last week. It plugs a hole in the Everyman set- now down to just the Big 3.
I also received a '13 P Quarter back from the grading room last week, a PC MS 64:
This is the ine I purchased raw a couple of months ago with really ugly toning. I know most of you will think I ruined the coin by giving it a light MS 70 bath, but I couldn't stand the thought of the coin being holdered in such an ugly state. Miss Liberty still has a complexion problem.
I found a 1911 S Half in a PCGS XF 45 holder at a Heritage Auction last weeek. Upon close inspection of the mintmark it looked like there might be something going on so I bid on it (low) and successfully won the auction. Here it is:
Not a bad lloking coin except for the war paint on the cheek.
It looks like a repunched mintmark to me. I'll be sending it off to our hosts for variety attribution.
I’m keeping it; it’s a tougher one to find. But not as tough as the ‘92 DD; I’ve not seen one or known of anyone that had one. The only photo I can find of it is in Cherry pickers, and its so bad I have no idea what the variety looks like.
Has anyone reading this seen the ‘92 DD Half variety?
@sedulous said:
Finally! Made some headway towards an improvement of my quarter set with a better 1908-S! I know the '08-S is supposed to be tough... but this tough? ... and I still have a ways to go to get to an AU! What has been all of your experiences acquiring a nice '08-S?
I picked up an '08 S in AU-55, raw for my set #1 in 2002 at the ANA show.
Was anyone here at the Knoxville show yesterday? I signed up for the BCCS there yesterday and met lots of people. For whatever reason, I forgot to chat about the coin forum to put names/faces with avatars.
Frank - Wasn't in Knoxville yesterday, but will be in Charlotte next Friday. The BCCS is having a table, hope to meet a forumite or two there. Find anything for your collection yesterday?
Pics for this AM, oldie but goodie, PC64:
Vern l It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
@barberkeys said:
Frank - Wasn't in Knoxville yesterday, but will be in Charlotte next Friday. The BCCS is having a table, hope to meet a forumite or two there. Find anything for your collection yesterday?
Nothing in the Barber realm. It was really only a "sell coins" for me show. Mission accomplished and did even pick up a few odds and ends.
@JeffMTampa said:
Ouch- that ‘08 S is REALLY nice.
Agree. the subtle crescent of color on the upper portion rim of the obverse is beautiful. Luster is awesome. Thanks Vern for sharing. Same can be said for the reverse.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Perhaps this one will fill the bill. I purchased an 1893 O Half a few weeks back with a defective planchet, the beginning of mumps, and a very weak strike:
Currently raw, I intend to submit it to our hosts for grading. Although it doesn't look cleaned or otherwise messed with, I suspect it will come back in a details holder due to the defective planchet.
And the girls all get prettier at closin time. Good reason to not buy barbers after cocktail hour.
As many here probably know, Joe W (beancounter) is selling a good part of his collection, as it turns out, through JJTeaparty. I'm glad to say that so far, two of his halves have come my way, a 1900-O in 40 and a 1902-O in 45. I won't have any pics until I return to the cold of Illinois next month.
Pics for this PM, a half that's been with me for a while, PC45:
Vern l It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
This one is slabbed by our friends across the street as a 64...
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.
Comments
The one that got away. Did any of you win it?
... late last year
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
oih8 - Good looking '92, whether 58 or 62, 63 or 64.
PhilL - With dimes that nice, I wouldn't sweat the halves.
Jeff - Real nice upgrade of a tough date. Congratulations.
Tim - Don't know who might have won it.
Pics for this PM, purchased from Glenn H, a long time ago, PC-53:
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Wasn’t me Tim. Little too dark for my tastes.
Jeff. Nice 08-S quarter
I wish my new 25C was a '08 S- it's just a lowley '09 S.
Sorry, typo. Didn’t mean to get your hopes up!!!
Jeff, I forgot to mention when you brought out that '09-O I wanted to comment on how the picture you are showing is so much better than the auction picture. I can finally see the coin for what it really is... nice coin in a bit tougher grade than typically seen.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Thanks for the kind words on the '09 O, Tim. I'm taking coin photography seriously.
I was fortunate enough to win a Heritage Auction last week for a 1892 O Quarter:
This upgrades the AU 55 in my set.
Pics for this PM, relatively new into Milo's collection, both PC-40:
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Nice D mint quarters there Milo! Ugghhh, self-realization: a couple of nice chips off the table as I continue to look for XF pieces to place into my own collection. Thanks for the images Vern.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
My Barber Quarter sets now have 2 new 1913 P mints. First, a PCGS AU 50:
I purchased this one at a Heritage Auction last week. It plugs a hole in the Everyman set- now down to just the Big 3.
I also received a '13 P Quarter back from the grading room last week, a PC MS 64:
This is the ine I purchased raw a couple of months ago with really ugly toning. I know most of you will think I ruined the coin by giving it a light MS 70 bath, but I couldn't stand the thought of the coin being holdered in such an ugly state. Miss Liberty still has a complexion problem.
Jeff I hate to say this, but that is about the ugliest 64 I think I have ever seen.
Maybe it looks better in hand.
I would much rather have the 50.
JMHO
So you're guessing the MS 64 '13 25C won't CAC?
Not saying that at all. I've seen worse get the CAC.
OK, but I don't believe I'll be submitting it to CAC.
On the other hand, in this day and age of social acceptance should a pretty lady with an obvious complexion issue be socially shunned? I say no.
OK Jon, you're right.
She looks like a blue collar coal miners daughter to me. Still pretty.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
I found a 1911 S Half in a PCGS XF 45 holder at a Heritage Auction last weeek. Upon close inspection of the mintmark it looked like there might be something going on so I bid on it (low) and successfully won the auction. Here it is:
Not a bad lloking coin except for the war paint on the cheek.
It looks like a repunched mintmark to me. I'll be sending it off to our hosts for variety attribution.
Neat variety and one that PCGS does recognize. Are you going to sell it or keep it and do the variety set?
I’m keeping it; it’s a tougher one to find. But not as tough as the ‘92 DD; I’ve not seen one or known of anyone that had one. The only photo I can find of it is in Cherry pickers, and its so bad I have no idea what the variety looks like.
Has anyone reading this seen the ‘92 DD Half variety?
Jeff - From what I can recall, your '13 in MS came out pretty well from its bath. Neat RPM on the 11-S.
Pics for this PM, more from Milo's, another PC-40:
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
1910: So nice Milo! Thanks for sharing Vern!
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
I picked up an '08 S in AU-55, raw for my set #1 in 2002 at the ANA show.
Never saw another
Note: Lawrence lists it as an R-5. And I agree
BHNC #203
Was anyone here at the Knoxville show yesterday? I signed up for the BCCS there yesterday and met lots of people. For whatever reason, I forgot to chat about the coin forum to put names/faces with avatars.
I wasn't at the show, but I was in Knoxville about 10 days ago- nice city. I'm glad you joined BCCS!
Frank - Wasn't in Knoxville yesterday, but will be in Charlotte next Friday. The BCCS is having a table, hope to meet a forumite or two there. Find anything for your collection yesterday?
Pics for this AM, oldie but goodie, PC64:
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Nice 08-S.
Ouch- that ‘08 S is REALLY nice.
Nothing in the Barber realm. It was really only a "sell coins" for me show. Mission accomplished and did even pick up a few odds and ends.
I have wanted a few Reales for a while now!
Agree. the subtle crescent of color on the upper portion rim of the obverse is beautiful. Luster is awesome. Thanks Vern for sharing. Same can be said for the reverse.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Thanks on the 08-S. It came to me via Paesan. Thanks again Lenny.
Frank - Neat newps.
Pics for this PM, another that came to me via Paesan, also PC-64:
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Looks like that girl just got out of a bit of a cat fight Vern. Luster, color exudes a warmth about her... so I am pretty sure she didn't start it!
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Treashunt, Any chance you might pull out and image that '08-S quarter in AU so we can get a looksee?
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
I'll try, but it is tax season, and I can't find time to breathe.
Please remind me later.
BHNC #203
My view- prioritize breathing.
For a Valentine's theme, what ugly coins do you own that for some unexplainable reason you LOVE
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Perhaps this one will fill the bill. I purchased an 1893 O Half a few weeks back with a defective planchet, the beginning of mumps, and a very weak strike:
Currently raw, I intend to submit it to our hosts for grading. Although it doesn't look cleaned or otherwise messed with, I suspect it will come back in a details holder due to the defective planchet.
Jeff, your 93-O half does have charm. She just looks like she was a small "bar room" scuffle.
Jeff
The girls all get prettier at closing time.
What's this? A pick-up-the-ugliest-girl contest? I never did that!!!!
Some Barbers have faces for RADIO!!
Here's your date, Lenny:
This one is in an ICG AU 58 holder with the word "Blundered" on the label.
I would like to put together a set of the New Orleans Mumps Halves if anyone has an ugly one they want to sell.
I love that song by Jerry Lee Lewis.
Some Barbers have faces for RADIO!!
I keep around some Details grade stuff for training purposes. Here are a couple of my uglies:
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Wow, 1908-O sure has an excessive amount of bulge there Jeff!
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
I love that song by Jerry Lee Lewis.
And the girls all get prettier at closin time. Good reason to not buy barbers after cocktail hour.
As many here probably know, Joe W (beancounter) is selling a good part of his collection, as it turns out, through JJTeaparty. I'm glad to say that so far, two of his halves have come my way, a 1900-O in 40 and a 1902-O in 45. I won't have any pics until I return to the cold of Illinois next month.
Pics for this PM, a half that's been with me for a while, PC45:
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Say it isn't so Joe. Is he selling off the Dimes??
BarberKeys I will never get tired of the quarters you post!
Original,Rare,and beautiful...
Thanks so much for posting them
Three days with no Barber posts?? Unacceptable!!!
This one is slabbed by our friends across the street as a 64...
I may have some big news for me to post tomorrow. Stay tuned!!!