@JeffMTampa ... Jeff, I saw your '96-S half dollar in your Everyman Type Set... prooflike? seems pretty rare in that condition. The TrueView is stellar too... nice!
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
I purchased the '96 S Half from Don Willis about 3 years ago when his set he sold his set (by piece). Yes it's a proof-like:
The coin in hand looks like my shot; proof like fields and frosted devices. Since the coin circulated there are a lot of minor abrasion scratches (as seen in my photo).
The True View shot changed the lighting to eliminate the scratches, but also the PL fields:
I really liked this coin and paid WAY up for it, but have no intent to sell it anytime soon.
@KAJ1 said:
Has everyone seen that 01-S in PC MS65 up for auction? Wow!
At coin and price.
Keys in upper eschelon grades!... reminds me of this previous sale:
Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctions previously sold this NGC 67+ '13-S - see link provided... they have another auction coming up with some Barbers in 2019 - recently announced (a lot of proof Barber quarters including an NGC MS69 Proof Cameo 1911-P) - see link provided.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
also, nice conditions, my best '93 S is a P-62, toned.
On the '96 O, I have a F+ and then never had the chance to go better
Thank you! I hadn't gone looking for an RPM but it was definitely icing on the cake for what I'd consider to be an otherwise pretty and well-struck dime (PC58). The 96-O is currently in an NGC 62 holder but we'll see what happens when it crosses. That's the rarest issue for certified specimens in the series (at least in AU range, and I'd assume that holds true across the board), and took two and a half years to locate an upgrade from a 53.
I finally got the 1908-O RPD301. The repunching is in the upper loop of the 8 and NE outside the 8 in the date. I have been looking for this variety for a long time and was able to get this coin from forum member voyageur. Thanks for looking and comments welcome.
JeffM, I don't post a lot on this thread, but FYI that 96-S in 58, was mine for a little while. I "overpaid" at a Heritage auction and immediately started getting offers. Ponyexpress sold it for me to Don. Small world.
@shorecoll said:
JeffM, I don't post a lot on this thread, but FYI that 96-S in 58, was mine for a little while. I "overpaid" at a Heritage auction and immediately started getting offers. Ponyexpress sold it for me to Don. Small world.
Thanks for the information- it's great to know the history of a coin. Wouldn't it be cool if we had a way to trace ownership back to when it was removed from circulation?
I finally purchased a Barber Coin to fill a hole in a set, a 1903 S Dime:
@shorecoll said:
JeffM, I don't post a lot on this thread, but FYI that 96-S in 58, was mine for a little while. I "overpaid" at a Heritage auction and immediately started getting offers. Ponyexpress sold it for me to Don. Small world.
When you purchased the coin was it in the current holder? I can't find an Auction record of it.....
Any of you Barber quarter guys have any mint state "S" mint quarters for sale/trade from the 19th and 20th century? I was looking through my type set and one from each century will complete it. Nothing white and dipped please as I prefer toning and originality probably MS62-64 would be a goal.
It was not in the current holder and not CAC. It was a Mike Hayes coin in the Heritage 8/11 sale. I'm not 100% sure it's the same, but that coin came to me and went to Don...he may have swapped it for another.
@shorecoll said:
It was not in the current holder and not CAC. It was a Mike Hayes coin in the Heritage 8/11 sale. I'm not 100% sure it's the same, but that coin came to me and went to Don...he may have swapped it for another.
I took a look at that one- it's not the same coin. Apparently Don bought that one and found one he liked better later.
Lots of nice barbers posted here since I last posted.
Looking forward to attending FUN this year, first time in at least a decade. erwindoc, if I'm lucky I might find an AU 1893-S or 1902-S that thrills me. If so my MS example could be available. But that's a big if.
Vern l It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
I haven't even tried looking for myself yet for mint state "S" coins. Thought I would ask some of you guys here. I have a local show coming up in February (Knoxville) that I try to attend, so maybe Ill find one there. The mint state set is a back seat project anyway to my album set! Ill post some images later on. It has been fun so far!
@KAJ1 said:
I won this tonight. Think it will cross? I know... hard to tell from Images. I guess I will have a better idea when in hand.
1899-S has nice luster Keith. I agree with Vern it should cross dependant upon the darker toned cheek area and if that portion shows any wear once you see it in hand... can't tell from the pixelated picture. It has got a great look with gentle toning from what can be seen there. This date is one of my favorites in the series. The '99-S doesn't get the accolades it deserves. Confirmed when relatively comparing date and mint population figures. V Nickel is beautiful!
T
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
My objective has been to build a set of problem-free original Barber dimes, and as a result I almost always reflexively ignore 'details' coins. Still, there was something about this one (an NGC AU Details - Obverse Cleaned) that kept me going back to the photos to study it further. It was a pretty coin (in my opinion) with great detail, but that seems to be true of so many coins (especially tougher dates) that, on closer inspection, are sadly (but irredeemably) flawed or altered. Ultimately, I did something I said I'd never do, and pulled the trigger on a details-graded coin.
When it arrived, I took a look under magnification. I still couldn't see any harsh scratching, or even any substantial cluster of parallel lines that would be a telltale indicator of a prior cleaning. Instead, there were a few obverse scrapes that looked a lot more like circulation hits than the product of any concerted effort to alter the surface. I took it to a few trusted dealers to get their opinions. While one remained somewhat skeptical the general consensus was cautious optimism that it could straight grade, and so I decided to break it out and submit it for crossover.
Apparently our hosts agreed, and today I received word that it successfully crossed as an AU55!! I've certainly made a few missteps and bad bets on the way to assembling a set, but thankfully not this time. Sometimes it pays off to take a chance and go with a hunch.
@barberkeys said:
Jeff - Perhaps at FUN next year. It's always great to meet a fellow barber die-hard.
scodal - Great call on a tough coin. I assume you mean you cracked it out of the details holder and sent it in raw.
Pics for this PM, recent acquisition for my friend Elmo, PC-PR65:
Thanks, Vern. The coin was submitted raw although I didn't do the actual cracking. I've watched a few how-to videos but ultimately still felt more comfortable asking a trusted professional to do the honors. If I ever do make an attempt myself, I might try starting with a 1916 instead...
Previously mentioned '99-P AU dime with reverse die cracks I just noticed has a slight RPD too... very much evident within the last 9
Here is the full obverse...
T
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
The 1901-O/Horiz O is a tuff coin. I have a PCGS58 in my set. I had an extra PCGS40 that I cherrypicked on ebay. I sold that coin to Teaparty and I think they still have it. I had it on B, S and T with no interest so I sold it to Teaparty.
Comments
Has everyone seen that 01-S in PC MS65 up for auction? Wow!
At coin and price.
Need an oxygen tank to view it
Pretty high up there
@JeffMTampa ... Jeff, I saw your '96-S half dollar in your Everyman Type Set... prooflike? seems pretty rare in that condition. The TrueView is stellar too... nice!
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
I purchased the '96 S Half from Don Willis about 3 years ago when his set he sold his set (by piece). Yes it's a proof-like:
The coin in hand looks like my shot; proof like fields and frosted devices. Since the coin circulated there are a lot of minor abrasion scratches (as seen in my photo).
The True View shot changed the lighting to eliminate the scratches, but also the PL fields:
I really liked this coin and paid WAY up for it, but have no intent to sell it anytime soon.
oih8 - Nice looking '88 V Nick. Selling?
olympicsos - They'd sure be a nice change of style from our current tired designs.
KAJ1 - 01-S in 65? Can't find it. Heritage?
Jeff - That 96-S is such a tough date. Glad you have one you like. I'm still looking for the right 40-45.
Pics for this PM, newp into Elmo's collection, PC-PR-65:
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Vern,
It was a DL auction, It went for 78k.
KAJ - Thanks. Never have seen that one before. OGH and CAC (and hit on the chin).
Merry Christmas to all.
Pics for this PM, a raw coin in Paesan' s Stash:
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Keys in upper eschelon grades!... reminds me of this previous sale:
Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctions previously sold this NGC 67+ '13-S - see link provided... they have another auction coming up with some Barbers in 2019 - recently announced (a lot of proof Barber quarters including an NGC MS69 Proof Cameo 1911-P) - see link provided.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
I took a look at the 67+ '13 S Quarter; I'm shocked that it's in a holder better than a 62. Look at all the hits on the neck!
A couple of new pick ups:
nice RPM on that '93 S
also, nice conditions, my best '93 S is a P-62, toned.
On the '96 O, I have a F+ and then never had the chance to go better
BHNC #203
Thank you! I hadn't gone looking for an RPM but it was definitely icing on the cake for what I'd consider to be an otherwise pretty and well-struck dime (PC58). The 96-O is currently in an NGC 62 holder but we'll see what happens when it crosses. That's the rarest issue for certified specimens in the series (at least in AU range, and I'd assume that holds true across the board), and took two and a half years to locate an upgrade from a 53.
Wow. @scodal Great job on the newps.
Vern, Merry Christmas to you (and everyone in addition) as well.
Jeff, The old saying to "buy the coin and not the holder" rings true. Also, that '96-S half I agree is a keeper... especially being so unique.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
I love that 93-S!
Jeff - Agree with you on the 13-S qtr in 67+, hits like that on a 67+, c'mon.
scodal - Congrats on the two tough newps. The 96-O is my favorite of dates.
Pics for this PM, another from Paesan's raw stash (centered MM):
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
I finally got the 1908-O RPD301. The repunching is in the upper loop of the 8 and NE outside the 8 in the date. I have been looking for this variety for a long time and was able to get this coin from forum member voyageur. Thanks for looking and comments welcome.
Another recent pickup. Not as darkly-toned as the photo suggests and pretty in hand. The die chip in Liberty's hair is also a cool feature:
JeffM, I don't post a lot on this thread, but FYI that 96-S in 58, was mine for a little while. I "overpaid" at a Heritage auction and immediately started getting offers. Ponyexpress sold it for me to Don. Small world.
Thanks for the information- it's great to know the history of a coin. Wouldn't it be cool if we had a way to trace ownership back to when it was removed from circulation?
I finally purchased a Barber Coin to fill a hole in a set, a 1903 S Dime:
I'm now missing two coins in my Dime set.
When you purchased the coin was it in the current holder? I can't find an Auction record of it.....
Any of you Barber quarter guys have any mint state "S" mint quarters for sale/trade from the 19th and 20th century? I was looking through my type set and one from each century will complete it. Nothing white and dipped please as I prefer toning and originality probably MS62-64 would be a goal.
Here is a half from my type set!
It was not in the current holder and not CAC. It was a Mike Hayes coin in the Heritage 8/11 sale. I'm not 100% sure it's the same, but that coin came to me and went to Don...he may have swapped it for another.
Enthusiastic YES!!!
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
I took a look at that one- it's not the same coin. Apparently Don bought that one and found one he liked better later.
Still adding upgrades to my set. I like the coin more than the holder.
Lots of nice barbers posted here since I last posted.
Looking forward to attending FUN this year, first time in at least a decade. erwindoc, if I'm lucky I might find an AU 1893-S or 1902-S that thrills me. If so my MS example could be available. But that's a big if.
l
It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Vern,
I haven't even tried looking for myself yet for mint state "S" coins. Thought I would ask some of you guys here. I have a local show coming up in February (Knoxville) that I try to attend, so maybe Ill find one there. The mint state set is a back seat project anyway to my album set! Ill post some images later on. It has been fun so far!
Jason
Had a great time at FUN, and added 3 coins to my collection, but no barbers.
Jason - Good luck in Knoxville.
Pics for this PM, an oldie but a goodie, PC30:
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
I found an 1899-P Barber dime in nice AU raw. Check out all the die cracks... a whole section die crack is in the northwest portion.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
That's a really nice raw find!
I won this tonight. Think it will cross? I know... hard to tell from Images. I guess I will have a better idea when in hand.
I sold this coin a while back when I needed some funds.
Brought her back home a few weeks ago!
Tim - I like those die cracks as well, good find.
KAJ - Looks like plenty of luster, I'd guess you'll have a good chance of getting the cross. And beautiful V Nick, congrats on bringing her back home.
Pics for this PM, a half that recently came back home, PC53:
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Nice Half, Vern. I had to miss FUN this year- too many demands from clients. Sorry I didn't get a chance to meet you, Vern...
1899-S has nice luster Keith. I agree with Vern it should cross dependant upon the darker toned cheek area and if that portion shows any wear once you see it in hand... can't tell from the pixelated picture. It has got a great look with gentle toning from what can be seen there. This date is one of my favorites in the series. The '99-S doesn't get the accolades it deserves. Confirmed when relatively comparing date and mint population figures. V Nickel is beautiful!
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Thanks Vern!
Wow, very pretty!
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
My objective has been to build a set of problem-free original Barber dimes, and as a result I almost always reflexively ignore 'details' coins. Still, there was something about this one (an NGC AU Details - Obverse Cleaned) that kept me going back to the photos to study it further. It was a pretty coin (in my opinion) with great detail, but that seems to be true of so many coins (especially tougher dates) that, on closer inspection, are sadly (but irredeemably) flawed or altered. Ultimately, I did something I said I'd never do, and pulled the trigger on a details-graded coin.
When it arrived, I took a look under magnification. I still couldn't see any harsh scratching, or even any substantial cluster of parallel lines that would be a telltale indicator of a prior cleaning. Instead, there were a few obverse scrapes that looked a lot more like circulation hits than the product of any concerted effort to alter the surface. I took it to a few trusted dealers to get their opinions. While one remained somewhat skeptical the general consensus was cautious optimism that it could straight grade, and so I decided to break it out and submit it for crossover.
Apparently our hosts agreed, and today I received word that it successfully crossed as an AU55!! I've certainly made a few missteps and bad bets on the way to assembling a set, but thankfully not this time. Sometimes it pays off to take a chance and go with a hunch.
Jeff - Perhaps at FUN next year. It's always great to meet a fellow barber die-hard.
scodal - Great call on a tough coin. I assume you mean you cracked it out of the details holder and sent it in raw.
Pics for this PM, recent acquisition for my friend Elmo, PC-PR65:
l
It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Thanks, Vern. The coin was submitted raw although I didn't do the actual cracking. I've watched a few how-to videos but ultimately still felt more comfortable asking a trusted professional to do the honors. If I ever do make an attempt myself, I might try starting with a 1916 instead...
Pretty dime!
Previously mentioned '99-P AU dime with reverse die cracks I just noticed has a slight RPD too... very much evident within the last 9
Here is the full obverse...
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Over time, learning how tough the '01-O/HorizO Barber dime really is... PC25:
Do any of you have O/Horizontal O pics to share from your collections? Do you have a quantity more than 1?
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
I have 2, sadly both are G-04.
BHNC #203
Another recent newp. 1900-S Barber Quarter in PC45 off of eBay from George Nadeau.
Check out the RPD... nice date repunching:
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Here's my 1901 O FS 501- it's in a PC 30 holder:
It was purchased raw a few years ago.
The 1901-O/Horiz O is a tuff coin. I have a PCGS58 in my set. I had an extra PCGS40 that I cherrypicked on ebay. I sold that coin to Teaparty and I think they still have it. I had it on B, S and T with no interest so I sold it to Teaparty.
I miss you!
Doug
Tim - Lot's of meat on your 00-S for a 45. Nice newp.
Doug - Understandable.
Pics for this PM, PC45:
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Pics for this AM, another recent newp, PC45:
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Steve Hustad just contacted me back on that 1900-S RPD quarter...
"What you have there is a 190/00-S, RPD-S, hub types I/II, (type I obverse, type II reverse)."
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.