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    JeffMTampaJeffMTampa Posts: 3,270 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @amwldcoin said:
    My bad! I missed the replace part in your post!

    Now you're advertising my eBay coin for sale!

    I love them Barber Halves.....
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    amwldcoinamwldcoin Posts: 11,269 ✭✭✭✭✭

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    @JeffMTampa said:

    @amwldcoin said:
    My bad! I missed the replace part in your post!

    Now you're advertising my eBay coin for sale!

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    jedmjedm Posts: 2,973 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @JeffMTampa said:

    @amwldcoin said:
    My bad! I missed the replace part in your post!

    Now you're advertising my eBay coin for sale!

    Hey Jeff, you may have mentioned that the new one is not an upgrade, but it SURELY is! That's an awesome looking 58 and is quite an upgrade in eye appeal imho. Thanks for the link Darrel ;) .

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    JeffMTampaJeffMTampa Posts: 3,270 ✭✭✭✭✭

    The Following Post Does Not Contain A Coin For Sale!
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    I was fortunate enough to pick up a very nice looking raw 1915 Barber Half on eBay in July. I posted photos of it at the time; it's a very original looking coin. It sent in for grading early August and arrived back on Saturday:
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    The coin looked like it had seen light circulation to me, but I guess not. Since I already had an AU 58 it's nice to have a MS coin for the regular set.

    I love them Barber Halves.....
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    paesanpaesan Posts: 1,555 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Living rent free!

    More coins, less government.
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    JeffMTampaJeffMTampa Posts: 3,270 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Here's a coin that is listed on eBay for sale- not mine. It looks fake to me- thoughts?

    I love them Barber Halves.....
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    RedglobeRedglobe Posts: 606 ✭✭✭

    I think it is fake,the rims from 3 o'clock to 7 looks slightly filed,and the wave in her bangs look off...possibly tooled.
    Also the knot in her ribbon look off.
    The reverse looks real
    Maybe a real coin that has been cleaned and has some retooling
    40 people seem to think it's real

    Rob
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    RedglobeRedglobe Posts: 606 ✭✭✭

    Edit:
    actually 9 people

    Rob
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    seduloussedulous Posts: 3,147 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Not trying to be too nosy... a 1913-P BQ with a weird place for a ding?

    Obtained March 21st, 2014 out of Chicago, IL.

    -Tim

    A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.

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    seduloussedulous Posts: 3,147 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited September 28, 2021 12:46PM

    @JeffMTampa said:
    Here's a coin that is listed on eBay for sale- not mine. It looks fake to me- thoughts?

    Hair curls over the forehead are completely wrong. What if the coin was hobo-etched? For me, it makes no sense to make a fake 1907... perhaps a rare date, but fake a common date? not likely.

    A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.

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    No HeadlightsNo Headlights Posts: 2,042 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @sedulous said:

    @JeffMTampa said:
    Here's a coin that is listed on eBay for sale- not mine. It looks fake to me- thoughts?

    Hair curls over the forehead are completely wrong. What if the coin was hobo-etched? For me, it makes no sense to make a fake 1907... perhaps a rare date, but fake a common date? not likely.

    Looks like a new D Carr piece. :)

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    JeffMTampaJeffMTampa Posts: 3,270 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited September 28, 2021 7:20PM

    @sedulous said:

    @JeffMTampa said:
    Here's a coin that is listed on eBay for sale- not mine. It looks fake to me- thoughts?

    Hair curls over the forehead are completely wrong. What if the coin was hobo-etched? For me, it makes no sense to make a fake 1907... perhaps a rare date, but fake a common date? not likely.

    There's an "S" on the back.

    I agree with previous observations. In addition the ear looks big and puffy to me.

    I love them Barber Halves.....
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    seduloussedulous Posts: 3,147 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @No Headlights said:

    @sedulous said:

    @JeffMTampa said:
    Here's a coin that is listed on eBay for sale- not mine. It looks fake to me- thoughts?

    Hair curls over the forehead are completely wrong. What if the coin was hobo-etched? For me, it makes no sense to make a fake 1907... perhaps a rare date, but fake a common date? not likely.

    Looks like a new D Carr piece. :)

    Why does D Carr get a free pass by not striking copy somewhere on the coin? Anything on the edge reading that might say "COPY" or maybe a Chinese fake since many have been found coming from there?

    A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.

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    JeffMTampaJeffMTampa Posts: 3,270 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @sedulous said:

    @No Headlights said:

    @sedulous said:

    @JeffMTampa said:
    Here's a coin that is listed on eBay for sale- not mine. It looks fake to me- thoughts?

    Hair curls over the forehead are completely wrong. What if the coin was hobo-etched? For me, it makes no sense to make a fake 1907... perhaps a rare date, but fake a common date? not likely.

    Looks like a new D Carr piece. :)

    Why does D Carr get a free pass by not striking copy somewhere on the coin? Anything on the edge reading that might say "COPY" or maybe a Chinese fake since many have been found coming from there?

    Perhaps because D Carr's copies carry a fictitious date? They're not trying to be a fake of something real.

    I love them Barber Halves.....
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    No HeadlightsNo Headlights Posts: 2,042 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @JeffMTampa said:

    @sedulous said:

    @No Headlights said:

    @sedulous said:

    @JeffMTampa said:
    Here's a coin that is listed on eBay for sale- not mine. It looks fake to me- thoughts?

    Hair curls over the forehead are completely wrong. What if the coin was hobo-etched? For me, it makes no sense to make a fake 1907... perhaps a rare date, but fake a common date? not likely.

    Looks like a new D Carr piece. :)

    Why does D Carr get a free pass by not striking copy somewhere on the coin? Anything on the edge reading that might say "COPY" or maybe a Chinese fake since many have been found coming from there?

    Perhaps because D Carr's copies carry a fictitious date? They're not trying to be a fake of something real.

    I agree. I have zero interest in his stuff, but he isn't doing anything wrong.

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    JeffMTampaJeffMTampa Posts: 3,270 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I have one of his 1916 Half Dollars. The interesting thing about them is they were struck on original Barber Half Dollars. One can say they are authentic but damaged.

    I love them Barber Halves.....
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    TreashuntTreashunt Posts: 6,747 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @No Headlights said:

    @JeffMTampa said:

    @sedulous said:

    @No Headlights said:

    @sedulous said:

    @JeffMTampa said:
    Here's a coin that is listed on eBay for sale- not mine. It looks fake to me- thoughts?

    Hair curls over the forehead are completely wrong. What if the coin was hobo-etched? For me, it makes no sense to make a fake 1907... perhaps a rare date, but fake a common date? not likely.

    Looks like a new D Carr piece. :)

    Why does D Carr get a free pass by not striking copy somewhere on the coin? Anything on the edge reading that might say "COPY" or maybe a Chinese fake since many have been found coming from there?

    Perhaps because D Carr's copies carry a fictitious date? They're not trying to be a fake of something real.

    I agree. I have zero interest in his stuff, but he isn't doing anything wrong.

    ditto!

    Frank

    BHNC #203

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    seduloussedulous Posts: 3,147 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @JeffMTampa said:

    @sedulous said:

    @No Headlights said:

    @sedulous said:

    @JeffMTampa said:
    Here's a coin that is listed on eBay for sale- not mine. It looks fake to me- thoughts?

    Hair curls over the forehead are completely wrong. What if the coin was hobo-etched? For me, it makes no sense to make a fake 1907... perhaps a rare date, but fake a common date? not likely.

    Looks like a new D Carr piece. :)

    Why does D Carr get a free pass by not striking copy somewhere on the coin? Anything on the edge reading that might say "COPY" or maybe a Chinese fake since many have been found coming from there?

    Perhaps because D Carr's copies carry a fictitious date? They're not trying to be a fake of something real.

    Jeff, is there anything 1907 on half dollars that is considered not real? Whether P, D, O, or S... would the back of the half dollar be a fake then? most likely not a D. Carr specimen then but a Chinese fake?

    A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.

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    JeffMTampaJeffMTampa Posts: 3,270 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I really didn't pay attention to the reverse, but here it is:

    It looks wizzed to me. Maybe it's authentic but re-engraved?

    I love them Barber Halves.....
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    seduloussedulous Posts: 3,147 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @JeffMTampa said:
    I really didn't pay attention to the reverse, but here it is:

    It looks wizzed to me. Maybe it's authentic but re-engraved?

    So an '07-S as you stated earlier Jeff. Per Jim's comment, then it has no way to be a D. Carr piece. "Fat Ear" on the obverse... I wonder how that can be "re-engraved". You do provide an interesting piece for discussion Jeff. I agree with Vern, fake... but I don't get why a 1907-S. Probably a Chinese fake since we have seen versions before... but who knows.

    A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.

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    No HeadlightsNo Headlights Posts: 2,042 ✭✭✭✭✭

    The 07-S is a tough date. If real, not by the way it would be a pricey coin. I know of a nice 07-S residing in Illinois.:)

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    seduloussedulous Posts: 3,147 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Fresh pic of this '92-P quarter PC58...



    • Tim

    A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.

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    barberkeysbarberkeys Posts: 4,153 ✭✭✭✭✭

    PC45:


    Vern
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    It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
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    seduloussedulous Posts: 3,147 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Some fresh pics for your fall Saturday morning!

    1916-P BQ in XF


    1916-D BQ in XF


    • T

    A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.

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    seduloussedulous Posts: 3,147 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Newp from Lenny:

    A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.

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    No HeadlightsNo Headlights Posts: 2,042 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @barberkeys said:
    PC45:


    Now, that one is real. And real nice!!

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    stevefromnestevefromne Posts: 131 ✭✭✭

    Hello all,

    I have been a collector since 1967, have assembled many series, and am working on a Barber Half set, VF-AU, along with a couple of MS halves. About 90% done, including about a dozen from Darrell. Been following this thread for some time, and
    it's always a good read.

    Vern's 07-S is gorgeous, the same can't be said for the other one on this page.

    The good news : it's genuine.

    The bad news : https://coins.ha.com/itm/barber-half-dollars/half-dollars/1907-s-50c-reengraved-whizzed-anacs-xf40-details-mintage-1-250-000-pcgs-6511-/a/132050-23411.s?ic4=GalleryView-Thumbnail-071515

    Sold last December for $ 252.00.

    Steve

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    jedmjedm Posts: 2,973 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited October 3, 2021 6:51AM

    Nice work Sherlock! @stevefromne :) Welcome to the thread. You've chosen a VERY challenging collection goal, and I wish you all the best in your journey. I completed the set in G-F and had a bunch of fun doing it.

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    JeffMTampaJeffMTampa Posts: 3,270 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited October 3, 2021 9:44AM

    Welcome @stevefromne! Thanks for figuring out the '07 S Half; great sleuthing. Putting together a
    XF to AU Half set is achievable.

    I love them Barber Halves.....
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    seduloussedulous Posts: 3,147 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Welcome @stevefromne ! Cool-looking when done I am sure!

    Starting to image some of my raw dimes and further evaluate them.

    A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.

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    seduloussedulous Posts: 3,147 ✭✭✭✭✭

    One of my favorites with interesting mint-produced lamination above the 1 in the date. Great coloration. Obtained in the Branson, MO coin shop over vacation a few years ago.


    A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.

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    JeffMTampaJeffMTampa Posts: 3,270 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @stevefromne said:
    Hello all,

    I have been a collector since 1967, have assembled many series, and am working on a Barber Half set, VF-AU, along with a couple of MS halves. About 90% done, including about a dozen from Darrell. Been following this thread for some time, and
    it's always a good read.

    Vern's 07-S is gorgeous, the same can't be said for the other one on this page.

    The good news : it's genuine.

    The bad news : https://coins.ha.com/itm/barber-half-dollars/half-dollars/1907-s-50c-reengraved-whizzed-anacs-xf40-details-mintage-1-250-000-pcgs-6511-/a/132050-23411.s?ic4=GalleryView-Thumbnail-071515

    Sold last December for $ 252.00.

    Steve

    The ugly manipulated '07 S Half sold for $417; a nice tidy profit for a not very nice person:
    https://ebay.com/itm/154624864352?hash=item24005c3060%3Ag%3AgWEAAOSwWc1hTi1A&nma=true&si=CZjiZ0LDE9SENf6rPwD7KTpbeEg%253D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557<
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    Someone's not going to be happy.....

    I love them Barber Halves.....
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    No HeadlightsNo Headlights Posts: 2,042 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @stevefromne said:
    Hello all,

    I have been a collector since 1967, have assembled many series, and am working on a Barber Half set, VF-AU, along with a couple of MS halves. About 90% done, including about a dozen from Darrell. Been following this thread for some time, and
    it's always a good read.

    Vern's 07-S is gorgeous, the same can't be said for the other one on this page.

    The good news : it's genuine.

    The bad news : https://coins.ha.com/itm/barber-half-dollars/half-dollars/1907-s-50c-reengraved-whizzed-anacs-xf40-details-mintage-1-250-000-pcgs-6511-/a/132050-23411.s?ic4=GalleryView-Thumbnail-071515

    Sold last December for $ 252.00.

    Steve

    Good luck with the hunt Steve. I have put together two sets of Barber halves in xf-au over the years. I have moved on to other coin pursuits, but the Barber halves are a fun series.

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    seduloussedulous Posts: 3,147 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited October 5, 2021 12:01PM

    This XF-AU 1908-D Barber Dime has a RPD. The year 1908 is replete with many RPD's in the dimes.

    1905-P

    • T

    A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.

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    seduloussedulous Posts: 3,147 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I like the lengthy cud on the bridge of the nose for this 1896-P Barber Dime.

    • Tim

    A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.

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    seduloussedulous Posts: 3,147 ✭✭✭✭✭

    The 1909-O Barber Quarter is not as difficult in Fine grades compared to XF / AU. However, in the CAC-approved population realm, only a few are in existence... 8 of them in F12.



    • T

    A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.

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    JeffMTampaJeffMTampa Posts: 3,270 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Happy Friday!
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    Here's a pair of 1892 O Halves from my stash:
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    The MS coin was a raw find; the AU 58 coin came in the current holder (with the CAC sticker) from the Sunshine collection. I've had both coins for6 to 8 years. Nothing new, but it's nice to revisit old friends now and then.

    I love them Barber Halves.....
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    TreashuntTreashunt Posts: 6,747 ✭✭✭✭✭

    this deserves a bump

    Frank

    BHNC #203

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    seduloussedulous Posts: 3,147 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Love the coins everyone! @JeffMTampa... Jeff, great job as always picking out superior coins.

    A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.

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    TreashuntTreashunt Posts: 6,747 ✭✭✭✭✭

    This deserves a bump

    Frank

    BHNC #203

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    seduloussedulous Posts: 3,147 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited October 9, 2021 6:37PM

    My now grown-up YN added this coin to his essentially white high-end AU Barber Dime Everyman set recently.



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    A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.

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    JeffMTampaJeffMTampa Posts: 3,270 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I certainly can't top the post of @Eldorado9 , so I'll post something simple instead to "normailze" the thread:
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    Here's a raw 1908 D Dime that arrived in the mail over the weekend:


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    I'm hoping this will come back in a 58 holder when I get around to submitting it.

    I love them Barber Halves.....
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    seduloussedulous Posts: 3,147 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Superb Gem 1906-P Barber Quarter just got an upswing in CoinFacts Guide valuation. +71% ?!

    A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.

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    JeffMTampaJeffMTampa Posts: 3,270 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Looks like someone bellied up to the bar.....

    Not me.

    I love them Barber Halves.....
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    seduloussedulous Posts: 3,147 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Additional Barber Quarter CoinFacts Guide value upswings today recently announced. Go to pcgs.com/rcmr for these:
    1907-S 25C MS PC45 was $225 now $350 % Change 55.6%
    1915-S 25C MS PC64+ was $950 now $1400 % Change 47.4%
    1907-O 25C MS PC62+ was $345 now $500 % Change 44.9%
    1910-D 25C MS PC45 was $175 now $250 % Change 42.9%
    1907-D 25C MS PC10 was $21 now $30 % Change 42.9%

    The 1910-D was what Jeff was saying before on its toughness in XF-AU. This confirms it?
    @JeffMTampa was right.

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    A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.

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    barberkeysbarberkeys Posts: 4,153 ✭✭✭✭✭

    From my friend Keith's collection, raw:


    Vern
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    It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
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    seduloussedulous Posts: 3,147 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Slightly rougher than Vern's but a tougher date.

    A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.

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    JeffMTampaJeffMTampa Posts: 3,270 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I reached a milestone yesterday with the acquisition of this 1896 S PC 45 Dime:
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    The last hole in my Barber Dime set has been filled, now the set is complete. Finished, no.

    I love them Barber Halves.....

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