Jeff...Been a Busy Bee I see! Here are my opinions based on your pictures...they could and probably would change either way in hand!
1905....GIFT! 1906-S Lack Luster for a 55 1897-S Net Grade for a tough Date due to old dip/cleaning 1892-O Typical 62 1898-O AAAACCCCK! 1892 Agree 1899-O 40 with a small shot at 45 1904-O 53 or Details Cleaned 1906-D 55 shot 58 1908 53 shot 55 1915-S 62
Ok, I know Darrell posted after you, and so did PAESAN. So, I'm just bumping this along. I have one question, Jeff.
The 1908 you just posted is speckled with carbon like spots. Why in God's green Earth would you chance buying this and hope to get it certified... and if it did get into a numbered slab, eventually, you'll be selling it. Who do you think is going to be chomping at the bit to buy that coin ? No offense, but I see no rhyme or reason for a purchase like that. JMHO.
Mike Hayes ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
<< <i>The 1908 you just posted is speckled with carbon like spots. Why in God's green Earth would you chance buying this and hope to get it certified... and if it did get into a numbered slab, eventually, you'll be selling it. Who do you think is going to be chomping at the bit to buy that coin ? No offense, but I see no rhyme or reason for a purchase like that. JMHO. >>
The price was right?
I plan on selling it to someone at the "Carbon Spotted Coin Collectors" thread?
At least it's not dipped. Someone will love the coin with freckles.
Hello Barberians, I have enjoyed following the thread even though I only occasionally buy a Barber or two. But, I could not resist buying this album. It is an old Wayte Raymond album with Barber Half Dollar boards. Unfortunately, it only has 5 boards that cover 1898-s - 1915 (Boards C-H of the Barber Half series). Still, it is neat to think that it may one day be full again.
Nice collection and love the old album. I spotted the "01-S" in the slot and thought you owned a nicer one, now I see you do, actually. What did our hosts grade the real 01-S, my wag is VF 35 and a green bean too.
My Mercury Dime collection is still raw and the 16-"D" in AU 55 is actually a "S" .... I don't own a 16-D, I refuse to spend the money on one (of the most over rated dates in all of Numismatics !! ). And, if I did succumb to buying one, I would not crack it out either.
Mike Hayes ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
I can't make the ugly '98 O go away. eBay is sending me messages to pay. How do I get them to understand the problem? I can't figure out how to find a person. Does anyone work there?
<< <i>I can't make the ugly '98 O go away. eBay is sending me messages to pay. How do I get them to understand the problem? I can't figure out how to find a person. Does anyone work there? >>
Have you asked the seller to cancel the transaction?
Jeff, Here's another idea. Inform seller that your PayPal has been hacked into by the Chicoms and you'll need his address to mail a payment. Then go to remote closet in your home and take out your Monopoly game. Extract one crisp, light gold C-note. (You can add a fin as a tip for excellent communication) Send payment along with a note saying that once coin is received and authenticated you'll send another payment.
<< <i>Jeff, Here's another idea. Inform seller that your PayPal has been hacked into by the Chicoms and you'll need his address to mail a payment. Then go to remote closet in your home and take out your Monopoly game. Extract one crisp, light gold C-note. (You can add a fin as a tip for excellent communication) Send payment along with a note saying that once coin is received and authenticated you'll send another payment. Paesan >>
Nice photo line up. I note the dentils under both 1&1 are shorter and smaller in kind on each example. Seems a match. I'm going with "score!" Vote for the time being. Now I'll click the link and see the story. : )
And by the way, I NEVER tire of Vern's quarter set! Just fantastic.
We're all born MS70. I'm about a Fine 15 right now.
Edit: I have no doubts that the coin is genuine. The positioning of the One's ( 1 ) in the date match up.
The cast counterfeit look, as Fade mentioned, has to be Enviornmental Damage. Yes, it's very porous.
Still a high VF detailed coin though. I have no idea what a coin like that is worth these days. Need to check Heritage's website. If it were gradable, I would think it was worth the sunny side of $25,000. As is, I have no clue.
Mike Hayes ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
It looks like one of the Alibaba cast copies to me, that mint mark looks bogus. >>
Eh, nothing jumps out at me and screams counterfeit, the porosity could easily be the result of acidic soil and that is what is making you think "cast counterfeit", in my humble opinion. The mintmark and date placement all look fine to me when compared to barberkeys' example posted about 15 posts back.
>>
Perhaps is it is worth another look. The angles those pictures are taken at are usually used by those who deceive.
Edit: I have no doubts that the coin is genuine. The positioning of the One's ( 1 ) in the date match up.
The cast counterfeit look, as Fade mentioned, has to be Enviornmental Damage. Yes, it's very porous.
Still a high VF detailed coin though. I have no idea what a coin like that is worth these days. Need to check Heritage's website. If it were gradable, I would think it was worth the sunny side of $25,000. As is, I have no clue. >>
Bumping it along to turn the page. Mike,I could never see that coin being worth 25K if genuine!
I think Vern's coin could reach those heights. This coin is Rebounding in price since the market decline in 2009. My AU 55 was bought at the height of the market and I was happy to trade it towards the MS 63 - 1892-O Micro O Half. My 55 is available somewhere ( lost track of where - last heard it was in Beymer's inventory - but he sold it. ). He was asking $47,500...
It was not the nicest 55 I have seen. There is one in 55 that puts the AU 58 to shame. The owner said he'd never sell. Well, he's older than dirt, so, it's going to sell sometime sooner rather than later. { I have secured the financing to pay for it once it hits the market. }
I just downloaded images of my latest Secure Plus submissions. Feel free to make a stab at the grades. ( I need to get off the IPad to do this ...)
One of my favorites:
One of the toughest coins in the entire Half Collection...
Another prize ... I was shocked at the price of this, !!
.
Just one sweet coin - and surprised it didn't grade higher...
Not too thrilled with this one - but thought it might get a better grade - I guessed wrong...
This is a look I love - I think of of the nicer 1896's I have seen, IMHO
Funny, in hand, the dip residue is not visable...the camera doesn't lie... it sees things we don't ...
One of the nicer 05-O's I have seen. It received a "+" upgrade when I submitted it...
Mike Hayes ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
<< <i> I just downloaded images of my latest Secure Plus submissions. Feel free to make a stab at the grades. ( I need to get off the IPad to do this ...) >>
Mike-
That's an amazing submission of coins! I only wish to see coins like those in my hands......
I'll take a stab at grading the halves: - '08 S: MS 62 - '12 AU 58 - '14 S: AU 58 - '08: MS 62 - '93: MS 64 - '02 O: MS 63 - '08 O: MS 63 - '97 O: MS 65 - '10 S: MS 63 - '99 O: MS 62
Did you purchase all of those raw? That's a lifetime worth of great finds.
Hello all. I'm new to the forum but not new to coin collecting. I recently un-earthed the find of a lifetime (as I see you've already learned) a 1901 S Barber Quarter. I tried to up-load pics of it but I'm having trouble. I decreased the size of each pic to 40kb and attached the files but they don't seem to show up in the attachments bar or in my preview? Help? thanks!
<< <i>Hello all. I'm new to the forum but not new to coin collecting. I recently un-earthed the find of a lifetime (as I see you've already learned) a 1901 S Barber Quarter. I tried to up-load pics of it but I'm having trouble. I decreased the size of each pic to 40kb and attached the files but they don't seem to show up in the attachments bar or in my preview? Help? thanks! >>
Hi,Welcome to the forum! If yours is the coin on ebay you should end the listing and spend the money to have it authenticated by PCGS!
Ok, I got strong armed into it. Here's my detecting find. Found it last week. No doubt in my mind about it's authenticity. It's got some environmental damage from 100+ years in the harsh Idaho soil, but it retained a ton of detail. I'm looking for private collectors or considering auctions. Either way it will be slabbed. Thanks for looking! You're suggestions/impressions are welcome!
Mike - Looked at a few of the Simpson dimes in Balt. Liked the 96-O, but didn't want to spend big bucks on a dime. My guesses on the wonderful group you posted. Would like to see them in hand to make it less of a guess: Dime: 96-O 63; Qtrs: 99-S 64, 1908 63: Halves: 08-S 64, 12-D 63, 14-S 62, 1908 63, 1893 64, 02-O 63, 08-O 64, 97-O 64, 10-S 64, 99-O 63; Qtrs: 11-D 62, 1896 65, 96-O gen, 05-O 64.
DrTones - Welcome to the barber mega-thread. Will be real interested to hear what PCGS says about your 01-S.
Pics for this AM, from Paesan's Stash, PC64:
Vern l It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Edit: Guesses all over the place. I have to add three coins I forgot to download. Will place them at the end of this post.
I have placed the correct PCGS grades above the image.
I just downloaded images of my latest Secure Plus submissions. Feel free to make a stab at the grades. ( I need to get off the IPad to do this ...)
1896-O Dime PCGS MS 64
1899-S Quarter PCGS MS 64
1908-P Quarter PCGS MS 64
1908-S Half PCGS MS 64+
1912-D Half PCGS MS 63
1914-S Half PCGS MS 64
1908-P Half PCGS MS 63
One of my favorites: 1893-P Half PCGS MS 64
1902-O Half PCGS MS 64
1908-O Half PCGS MS 64
One of the toughest coins in the entire Half Collection... 1897-O Half PCGS MS 64
Another prize ... I was shocked at the price of this, !! .... 1910-S Half PCGS MS 66, yes, a 66 !!
.
Just one sweet coin - and surprised it didn't grade higher... 1899-O Half PCGS MS 64
Not too thrilled with this one - but thought it might get a better grade - I guessed wrong...1911-D Quarter PCGS MS 63. You guys were tough on this one.
1896-P Quarter PCGS MS 65
This is a look I love - I think of the nicer 1896's I have seen, IMHO
1896-O Quarter PCGS MS 64+ Funny, in hand, the dip residue is not visable...the camera doesn't lie... it sees things we don't ...
1905-O Quarter PCGS MS 65+ One of the nicer 05-O's I have seen. It received a "+" upgrade when I submitted it... >>
Forgot to add these two coins...Guess the grade if you like....
Next post will be of a few Dimes I bid on and won for my friend... I wish they were mine...
With the Tread sticking so often, I'm just editing this post.
Here are some of the nicest Dimes I have ever seen. It was a blast bidding on them... lots of other bidders were after the same ones !
The 1903-S completes my friend's set. His under grade Dimes have all been spoken for with another friend.
Some of the above Quarters and Halves will be with me at FUN if any one is interested before I consign them to auction. All of the Quarters and Halves are currently at CAC for their opinion.
Mike Hayes ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
Comments
Mike, the 07-O was purchased as is off eBay, estatesales (DK) and it was a great deal!
Paesan
1905....GIFT!
1906-S Lack Luster for a 55
1897-S Net Grade for a tough Date due to old dip/cleaning
1892-O Typical 62
1898-O AAAACCCCK!
1892 Agree
1899-O 40 with a small shot at 45
1904-O 53 or Details Cleaned
1906-D 55 shot 58
1908 53 shot 55
1915-S 62
Edited to add the AAAACCCCK!
Ok, I know Darrell posted after you, and so did PAESAN.
So, I'm just bumping this along. I have one question, Jeff.
The 1908 you just posted is speckled with carbon like spots.
Why in God's green Earth would you chance buying this and
hope to get it certified... and if it did get into a numbered slab,
eventually, you'll be selling it. Who do you think is going to be
chomping at the bit to buy that coin ? No offense, but I see no
rhyme or reason for a purchase like that. JMHO.
~~~~~~~~~~~~
Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
New Barber Purchases
I don't like the 08 either but I think it will grade.
<< <i>The 1908 you just posted is speckled with carbon like spots.
Why in God's green Earth would you chance buying this and
hope to get it certified... and if it did get into a numbered slab,
eventually, you'll be selling it. Who do you think is going to be
chomping at the bit to buy that coin ? No offense, but I see no
rhyme or reason for a purchase like that. JMHO. >>
The price was right?
I plan on selling it to someone at the "Carbon Spotted Coin Collectors" thread?
At least it's not dipped. Someone will love the coin with freckles.
https://www.pcgs.com/SetRegistry/collectors-showcase/world-coins/one-coin-per-year-1600-2017/2422
Mr Breeze - Thanks for posting the Raymond boards. Hope you decide to fill them up.
Pics for this AM, my raw set:
l
It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
l
It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Nice collection and love the old album. I spotted the
"01-S" in the slot and thought you owned a nicer one,
now I see you do, actually. What did our hosts grade
the real 01-S, my wag is VF 35 and a green bean too.
My Mercury Dime collection is still raw and the 16-"D"
in AU 55 is actually a "S" .... I don't own a 16-D, I refuse
to spend the money on one (of the most over rated dates
in all of Numismatics !! ). And, if I did succumb to buying
one, I would not crack it out either.
~~~~~~~~~~~~
Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
New Barber Purchases
<< <i>I can't make the ugly '98 O go away. eBay is sending me messages to pay. How do I get them to understand the problem? I can't figure out how to find a person. Does anyone work there? >>
Have you asked the seller to cancel the transaction?
Mr. Breeze, that album would be astonishing with a run of VF35 coins like you had before! That was a stellar set.
Jeff - And I remember when ebay was an enjoyable venue, both buying and selling. Also, our hosts say 35 on my 01-S.
Pics for this AM, very recent Paesan newp from Scott, PC58:
l
It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Paesan
Don't sweat it and have fun!
Paesan
<< <i>Jeff, Here's another idea. Inform seller that your PayPal has been hacked into by the Chicoms and you'll need his address to mail a payment. Then go to remote closet in your home and take out your Monopoly game. Extract one crisp, light gold C-note. (You can add a fin as a tip for excellent communication) Send payment along with a note saying that once coin is received and authenticated you'll send another payment.
Paesan >>
Brilliant!!
<< <i>Saw this on another forum... Somebody dug up an '01-S quarter. Metal detecting find of a lifetime. >>
It looks like one of the Alibaba cast copies to me, that mint mark looks bogus.
<< <i>
<< <i>Saw this on another forum... Somebody dug up an '01-S quarter. Metal detecting find of a lifetime. >>
It looks like one of the Alibaba cast copies to me, that mint mark looks bogus. >>
LOLOLOL! No Question! That Big Ole Date is a Dead Give Away!
I'm going with "score!" Vote for the time being.
Now I'll click the link and see the story. : )
And by the way, I NEVER tire of Vern's quarter set! Just fantastic.
I posted my thoughts ... Not a bad find, eh ?
Edit: I have no doubts that the coin is genuine.
The positioning of the One's ( 1 ) in the date match
up.
The cast counterfeit look, as Fade mentioned, has to
be Enviornmental Damage. Yes, it's very porous.
Still a high VF detailed coin though. I have no idea
what a coin like that is worth these days. Need to check
Heritage's website. If it were gradable, I would think it
was worth the sunny side of $25,000. As is, I have no clue.
~~~~~~~~~~~~
Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
New Barber Purchases
Thread is stuck again,
So... Anyone bidding on any of the Simpson Dimes tomorrow ?
I'm acting as Agent for a friend... he has a few amazing coins
in his sights.
The Complete Dime Proof Set is a joy to behold. I'd love to own it.
Now, where did I put that winning Lotto ticket ??
~~~~~~~~~~~~
Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
New Barber Purchases
FTB - Thanks for the thread. I vote for fake, spark erosion maybe, but it needs to go to the house.
Dennis - Thanks again for the kind words.
Pics for this AM, haven't posted this for a while, Doug's 01-S, now PC50:
l
It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
l
It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
l
It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
<< <i>
<< <i>
<< <i>Saw this on another forum... Somebody dug up an '01-S quarter. Metal detecting find of a lifetime. >>
It looks like one of the Alibaba cast copies to me, that mint mark looks bogus. >>
Eh, nothing jumps out at me and screams counterfeit, the porosity could easily be the result of acidic soil and that is what is making you think "cast counterfeit", in my humble opinion. The mintmark and date placement all look fine to me when compared to barberkeys' example posted about 15 posts back.
Perhaps is it is worth another look. The angles those pictures are taken at are usually used by those who deceive.
<< <i>Thanks for the link, FadeToBlack.
I posted my thoughts ... Not a bad find, eh ?
Edit: I have no doubts that the coin is genuine.
The positioning of the One's ( 1 ) in the date match
up.
The cast counterfeit look, as Fade mentioned, has to
be Enviornmental Damage. Yes, it's very porous.
Still a high VF detailed coin though. I have no idea
what a coin like that is worth these days. Need to check
Heritage's website. If it were gradable, I would think it
was worth the sunny side of $25,000. As is, I have no clue. >>
Bumping it along to turn the page. Mike,I could never see that coin being worth 25K if genuine!
Rebounding in price since the market decline in 2009. My
AU 55 was bought at the height of the market and I was
happy to trade it towards the MS 63 - 1892-O Micro O Half. My 55
is available somewhere ( lost track of where - last heard it
was in Beymer's inventory - but he sold it. ). He was asking
$47,500...
It was not the nicest 55 I have seen. There is one
in 55 that puts the AU 58 to shame. The owner said he'd never sell.
Well, he's older than dirt, so, it's going to sell sometime sooner
rather than later. { I have secured the financing to pay for it once
it hits the market. }
I just downloaded images of my latest Secure Plus submissions.
Feel free to make a stab at the grades. ( I need to get off the IPad
to do this ...)
One of my favorites:
One of the toughest coins in the entire Half Collection...
Another prize ... I was shocked at the price of this, !!
.
Just one sweet coin - and surprised it didn't grade higher...
Not too thrilled with this one - but thought it might get a better grade - I guessed wrong...
This is a look I love - I think of of the nicer 1896's I have seen, IMHO
Funny, in hand, the dip residue is not visable...the camera doesn't lie... it sees things we don't ...
One of the nicer 05-O's I have seen. It received a "+" upgrade when I submitted it...
~~~~~~~~~~~~
Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
New Barber Purchases
01-S dug up? Wow!
<< <i>
I just downloaded images of my latest Secure Plus submissions.
Feel free to make a stab at the grades. ( I need to get off the IPad
to do this ...)
>>
Mike-
That's an amazing submission of coins! I only wish to see coins like those in my hands......
I'll take a stab at grading the halves:
- '08 S: MS 62
- '12
- '14 S: AU 58
- '08: MS 62
- '93: MS 64
- '02 O: MS 63
- '08 O: MS 63
- '97 O: MS 65
- '10 S: MS 63
- '99 O: MS 62
Did you purchase all of those raw? That's a lifetime worth of great finds.
96-O 10c 63
99-S 25c 65
08 25c 64
08-S 50c 64
12-D 50c 63
14-S 50c 64
08 50c 62
93 50c 64
02-O 50c 63
08-O 50c 64
97-O 50c 65
10-S 50c 64
99-O 50c 62
11-D 50c 61
96 25c 66
96-O 50c 63
05-O 25c 64
I know it's not possible but I would love to grade them in hand before you post the results!
<< <i>Hello all. I'm new to the forum but not new to coin collecting. I recently un-earthed the find of a lifetime (as I see you've already learned) a 1901 S Barber Quarter. I tried to up-load pics of it but I'm having trouble. I decreased the size of each pic to 40kb and attached the files but they don't seem to show up in the attachments bar or in my preview? Help? thanks! >>
Hi,Welcome to the forum! If yours is the coin on ebay you should end the listing and spend the money to have it authenticated by PCGS!
My guesses on the wonderful group you posted. Would like to see them in hand to make it less of a guess:
Dime: 96-O 63;
Qtrs: 99-S 64, 1908 63:
Halves: 08-S 64, 12-D 63, 14-S 62, 1908 63, 1893 64, 02-O 63, 08-O 64, 97-O 64, 10-S 64, 99-O 63;
Qtrs: 11-D 62, 1896 65, 96-O gen, 05-O 64.
DrTones - Welcome to the barber mega-thread. Will be real interested to hear what PCGS says about your 01-S.
Pics for this AM, from Paesan's Stash, PC64:
l
It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
<< <i>
Edit: Guesses all over the place. I have to add three coins I forgot to download.
Will place them at the end of this post.
I have placed the correct PCGS grades above the image.
I just downloaded images of my latest Secure Plus submissions.
Feel free to make a stab at the grades. ( I need to get off the IPad
to do this ...)
1896-O Dime PCGS MS 64
1899-S Quarter PCGS MS 64
1908-P Quarter PCGS MS 64
1908-S Half PCGS MS 64+
1912-D Half PCGS MS 63
1914-S Half PCGS MS 64
1908-P Half PCGS MS 63
One of my favorites: 1893-P Half PCGS MS 64
1902-O Half PCGS MS 64
1908-O Half PCGS MS 64
One of the toughest coins in the entire Half Collection... 1897-O Half PCGS MS 64
Another prize ... I was shocked at the price of this, !! .... 1910-S Half PCGS MS 66, yes, a 66 !!
.
Just one sweet coin - and surprised it didn't grade higher... 1899-O Half PCGS MS 64
Not too thrilled with this one - but thought it might get a better grade - I guessed wrong...1911-D Quarter PCGS MS 63.
You guys were tough on this one.
1896-P Quarter PCGS MS 65
This is a look I love - I think of the nicer 1896's I have seen, IMHO
1896-O Quarter PCGS MS 64+
Funny, in hand, the dip residue is not visable...the camera doesn't lie... it sees things we don't ...
1905-O Quarter PCGS MS 65+
One of the nicer 05-O's I have seen. It received a "+" upgrade when I submitted it...
Forgot to add these two coins...Guess the grade if you like....
Next post will be of a few Dimes I bid on and won for my friend... I wish they were mine...
With the Tread sticking so often, I'm just editing this post.
Here are some of the nicest Dimes I have ever seen. It was a blast bidding on them... lots of other bidders were after the same ones !
The 1903-S completes my friend's set. His under grade Dimes have all been spoken for with another friend.
Some of the above Quarters and Halves will be with me at FUN if any one is interested before I consign them to auction.
All of the Quarters and Halves are currently at CAC for their opinion.
~~~~~~~~~~~~
Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
New Barber Purchases
Pics for this AM, from Mowgli's Dansco album:
l
It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
l
It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.