Somehow I am a week off. It was last Sunday, July 24th, 5 years ago Mike Hayes passed. RIP. Provenance of this '05-S goes back to a Mike Hayes ownership:
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A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
I’ve got about a half dozen VF Barber halves I purchased from Mike … coins I bought from him about 10 years ago. I’ll see if I can dig them out and take pics. Miss you MFH.
Dave
Always looking for original, better date VF20-VF35 Barber quarters and halves, and a quality beer.
@Redglobe said:
Can't wait,it didn't seem like your photo's
Another tough S mint in XF-AU
Feigenbaum and NGC Explorer comments. PCGS CoinFacts does not comment:
Scarce, but not as tough as the 1905-O. A good date in AU and MS. Comes with a good strike and often proof-like. Some have planchet striations. Undervalued in most grades except gem. Though it comes nice, I have seen very few flashy certified coins. Most have had mottled toning or been dipped out. After a one-year hiatus, the San Francisco Mint returned to quarter dollar production in 1905 with a mintage of 1.8 million pieces. The lack of an S-mint delivery in 1904 probably resulted in considerable economic demand for the '05-S issue, and, indeed, this date is equally as elusive as the 1904-O and 1905O in Mint State.
This newp, per seller's pictures, seems mottled. I am pre-guessing it will be "dipped out" but we will see. - Tim
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
A few months back I decided to sell my MS Barber Halves and just focus on core sets like the Everyman Barber Half set. I certainly like the look of MS coins, but it just felt like "dead" money laying around to me (since I wasn't assembling a MS set). I sent them off to a very reputable female dealer to sell on consignment.
A month or so past I posted a 1910 S sent raw to PCGS hoping it would come back in an AU 58 (+) holder:
It sure looked circulated to me, and is a very attractive coin. To my surprise it came back in a MS 62 holder. I was thinking about cracking it out and trying again for a 58, but decided to not spend good money after bad and part ways with it. I sent it off to the same coin dealer with a bunch of other stuff to sell. I thought some of the pieces might benefit from a trip to CAC before selling.
I received a call yesterday to discuss which pieces should be sent to CAC. The 1910 S Half wasn't on the list. I was surprised- it's such a beautiful coin. I inquired why it wouldn't be sent- the comment back was "it's a circulated coin, it won't be stickered". At least I'm not crazy. I wonder why PCGS is currently allowing "sliders" to pass as MS these days? Too many AU coins in the market?
Although I really liked the 1910 S Barber Half posted above, it didn't fit into the Everyman set I'm trying to complete. I found this one last week that works:
Now I'm down to needing 3 AU 58's to complete it:
1895 S
1899 O
1901 O
If we didn't have the PCGS Everyman set, I'm guessing my Barber Half accumulation would look quite different.
Received the coin today. It has a tar-like black on each side but underneath it, good coin! What do you think? Would it 3rd-party grade? Here is my image of the coin:
Tim
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Possible long time storage in a leather type bag...oils from the tanning process secreted onto the coin maybe?
Look at the area next to her neck looks as though someone tried to clean(scratch) of some of the toning.
To much going on...I wouldn't think it would strait grade.
I was just thinking the other day that I hadn't bought a raw coin in a while, so I started to look for upgrades for my Dansco set of Barber quarters. I found this one:
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PC-58 CAC.....
Here's my Type I Rev 1892 O in an AU 58 holder:
This was a raw find several years ago. The OBV cap has a bonus feature:
And the base of the neck another:
Not as nice as Lenny's example, but it does have entertainment value.
Here is another newp, 1900-O BQ in N45:
EDIT: Type I / II. Relatively more common than some of the other more interesting transitional options.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
A little bit tougher in AU. Great job.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Tough Newp - PCGS/CAC VF-35 - Thanks, Liz! Pix courtesy Barberkeys....
Wholesome and nice, great coin!
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Here is my '07-D in PC45:
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Another newp. '03-S BQ in N30 holder:
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Newp this week, thanks Liz, PC63:
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Great looking dime< Vern. A very tough date in all Barber series.
Here's my 1901 S Half followed by my Quarter:
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I don't have a 1901 S Quarter....
Somehow I am a week off. It was last Sunday, July 24th, 5 years ago Mike Hayes passed. RIP. Provenance of this '05-S goes back to a Mike Hayes ownership:
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Here is the final of my 5 newps. Pure coincidence it is also an '05-S:
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Thanks for helping us remember Mike, Tim. He would be so pleased to know this thread was still active in his honor.
Another newp '05-S... raw...
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
AU55-MS63
With a better photo possibly higher grade...
It looks original.
I’ve got about a half dozen VF Barber halves I purchased from Mike … coins I bought from him about 10 years ago. I’ll see if I can dig them out and take pics. Miss you MFH.
Dave
Once it arrives I'll take additional pictures with my macro set-up and share. I will also provide my in-hand opinion.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Can't wait,it didn't seem like your photo's
Another tough S mint in XF-AU
Feigenbaum and NGC Explorer comments. PCGS CoinFacts does not comment:
Scarce, but not as tough as the 1905-O. A good date in AU and MS. Comes with a good strike and often proof-like. Some have planchet striations. Undervalued in most grades except gem. Though it comes nice, I have seen very few flashy certified coins. Most have had mottled toning or been dipped out. After a one-year hiatus, the San Francisco Mint returned to quarter dollar production in 1905 with a mintage of 1.8 million pieces. The lack of an S-mint delivery in 1904 probably resulted in considerable economic demand for the '05-S issue, and, indeed, this date is equally as elusive as the 1904-O and 1905O in Mint State.
This newp, per seller's pictures, seems mottled. I am pre-guessing it will be "dipped out" but we will see. - Tim
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Tim-
Just a bad photo...
I'll think you'll be pleasantly surprised
Nice, and yes, tough date.
BHNC #203
A few months back I decided to sell my MS Barber Halves and just focus on core sets like the Everyman Barber Half set. I certainly like the look of MS coins, but it just felt like "dead" money laying around to me (since I wasn't assembling a MS set). I sent them off to a very reputable female dealer to sell on consignment.
A month or so past I posted a 1910 S sent raw to PCGS hoping it would come back in an AU 58 (+) holder:
It sure looked circulated to me, and is a very attractive coin. To my surprise it came back in a MS 62 holder. I was thinking about cracking it out and trying again for a 58, but decided to not spend good money after bad and part ways with it. I sent it off to the same coin dealer with a bunch of other stuff to sell. I thought some of the pieces might benefit from a trip to CAC before selling.
I received a call yesterday to discuss which pieces should be sent to CAC. The 1910 S Half wasn't on the list. I was surprised- it's such a beautiful coin. I inquired why it wouldn't be sent- the comment back was "it's a circulated coin, it won't be stickered". At least I'm not crazy. I wonder why PCGS is currently allowing "sliders" to pass as MS these days? Too many AU coins in the market?
Although I really liked the 1910 S Barber Half posted above, it didn't fit into the Everyman set I'm trying to complete. I found this one last week that works:
Now I'm down to needing 3 AU 58's to complete it:
If we didn't have the PCGS Everyman set, I'm guessing my Barber Half accumulation would look quite different.
Received the coin today. It has a tar-like black on each side but underneath it, good coin! What do you think? Would it 3rd-party grade? Here is my image of the coin:
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Possible long time storage in a leather type bag...oils from the tanning process secreted onto the coin maybe?
Look at the area next to her neck looks as though someone tried to clean(scratch) of some of the toning.
To much going on...I wouldn't think it would strait grade.
If you have any experience dip the coin in acetone
Tim that coin looks quite different in the seller's pics. I think @Redglobe might be on to something.
I was just thinking the other day that I hadn't bought a raw coin in a while, so I started to look for upgrades for my Dansco set of Barber quarters. I found this one:
Good job Jed! an '11-P in, say, XF40? (VF35 on a bad day).
The '05-S, one other thing, a slight mintmark repunching maybe?
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Tim- your '05 S Quarter looks a bit like my '97 S:
I purchased it raw- it straight graded. My belief is it's toning that's been there for a very long time. I think the coin will grade, AU 50 to 53.
As far as the RPM, I'm in the "No" camp without better magnification. I believe all that's there are some dings on the MM.
Here is another recent, 'raw' as Jed @jedm states, newp:
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Newp from a few weeks ago, PC50:
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
@barberkeys Nice color Vern on your '96
Here is another newp originating out of New Orleans:
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Nice raw coins, Jed and Tim! It sure is fun finding them in the wild.
This '96-P has a cud on the nose. W.C. Fields version?
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Jeff, I like your 10-S as a 62 and I would try to CAC it.
Vern, beautiful 96 dime!
This newp graded PC-30 and I added the CAC. It's going to replace an AU-55 that I have in my second set.
Tim - The WC Fields version. Ahhh, yes. I love it. My Little Chickadee with Mae West. It was a different world.
Another newp from a few weeks ago, PC40:
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Another '95-O BQ with far right MM position placement.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Nice 1895 coins guys! @paesan I can see why you replaced that AU55 for the 30 CAC '95 O. If you find another one like it - let me know...
I got tired of a hole in my collection so I filled it, but am on the lookout for a small upgrade:
Here's a new pickup from May that I finally got around to photographing, a 1909 S 25C:
It was purchased on eBay from Canada in a 1909 (no S) PCI holder. They missed the MM, but I think they got the grade right. It might even 53.
@JeffMTampa Love it! '09-S looks great.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Tough date in AU...congrats on the cherrypick
Nice pick, Jeff.
Another newp from a few weeks ago, PC50:
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Here's another recent pickup- an 1895 BQ:
This was purchased in an ANACS AU 58 holder, but it's raw now. I'm hoping PCGS will give it the same grade ANACS did.
Here is a recently arrived newp. A 1906-P Barber Dime with a neat RPD:
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Another newp from a few weeks ago, PC53:
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Newp from Sunday, PC20:
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.