@Eldorado9 said:
Does anyone here own a Mint State 1896-o Half? I'd love to see a few examples, even if in circulated condition.
Recently shared this... I don't mind resharing it! BTW, slight star doubling...
1896-O Half Dollar PC58:
Tim
Thanks Tim, such a great looking 96-o! Lots of luster on that baby....I had been reading the Bowers Guide Book of Barber Coinage, and started to get all romantic about the 96-o, plus I need one for my set...thus the question. It's just a great old-time Barber rarity...And damn, I want one bad!
@Eldorado9 said:
Thanks @JeffMTampa Nice examples! Couple of rare coins right there! PS I don't even have one!
Not many people own an example above XF condition. It's a date that gets hoarded.
It's an incredible rarity. 9 total coins certified by PCGS in grades MS65 and above! The 96-o is way more rare than even the "key" date 1921-s Walker, which has double the population in MS65 and above, and sells for multiples more. Congrats guys...I'm late to the game, but I'm on the hunt....
Every once in a while you need to send one back. I was truly upset this dud didn't pan out. You wouldn't think right off that this one was a cleanedcoin! from the pictures. So unfortunate!
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
I picked it up raw a couple of years ago and sent it in for grading. It came back from PCGS as a 25. I guess I forgot to take photos after grading- on my to do list.
There's also a clash under Liberty's ear. You can see the back of the eagles neck and ribbon (from the REV). That must have been some die clash! Does anyone looking have another example of this clash?
@sedulous Tim that '14 looks great with your new pics.
I'm excited to share a new purchase that'll be on its way to my collection soon. I had to pay up for it, but it's been years looking for the right one and this one is it:
@jedm said: @sedulous Tim that '14 looks great with your new pics.
I'm excited to share a new purchase that'll be on its way to my collection soon. I had to pay up for it, but it's been years looking for the right one and this one is it:
You got it! Wonderful!
That '14-P, Jed, is just about the perfect look IMO.!
'95-O should be better in hand once received.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
@willy said:
My first pickup for a new set I am starting. Going to try to assemble a complete set of Barber Halves to go with my Quarter set. All PCGS CAC
Great pick up. i assembled a XF-AU set twice. The majority was CAC. The 09-O is a tough coin. Great start. Good luck.
Thanks guys it will be a multi year adventure as I have a few other sets in the process. My quarter set is #3 CAC set will never come close to first or second. At 75% on that set. Lenny has contributed a few coins for that set.
The coin came from the purchase that HarlanJ Berk recently made. The envelope is from around 1910-1930. I bought it the second I saw it on there website, the envelope sealed the deal.
@jedm said: @willy Just look at the penmanship on the envelope too! Most people just aren't that neat anymore it seems. Good luck and have fun with your halves.
"What is cursive" to the upcoming generation. Agreed Jed. Unfortunate.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
@jedm said: @sedulous Tim that '14 looks great with your new pics.
I'm excited to share a new purchase that'll be on its way to my collection soon. I had to pay up for it, but it's been years looking for the right one and this one is it:
Jed, did it come in yet?
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
One thing that I am interested in learning more about is the somewhat reduced 3D amplification of lettering near the top and bottom of Dimeman's AU50 PCGS 1914-P...
Take a look at the Reverse lettering... specifically at the "TE" in STATES and the "D" in DOLLAR:
ANY THOUGHTS? as to why that is on this coin. Thanks!
Tim
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
@KAJ1@JeffMTampa Love the half dollar varieties! if you have any you think might be newly reported, or something you are wondering about, please forward pics and a note to varieties@barbercoins.org
Thanks, Tim (and Jeff, Steve)
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
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Does anyone here own a Mint State 1896-o Half? I'd love to see a few examples, even if in circulated condition.
Recently shared this... I don't mind resharing it! BTW, slight star doubling...
1896-O Half Dollar PC58:
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Thanks Tim, such a great looking 96-o! Lots of luster on that baby....I had been reading the Bowers Guide Book of Barber Coinage, and started to get all romantic about the 96-o, plus I need one for my set...thus the question. It's just a great old-time Barber rarity...And damn, I want one bad!
Thanks @JeffMTampa Nice examples! Couple of rare coins right there! PS I don't even have one!
Not many people own an example above XF condition. It's a date that gets hoarded.
It's an incredible rarity. 9 total coins certified by PCGS in grades MS65 and above! The 96-o is way more rare than even the "key" date 1921-s Walker, which has double the population in MS65 and above, and sells for multiples more. Congrats guys...I'm late to the game, but I'm on the hunt....
Every once in a while you need to send one back. I was truly upset this dud didn't pan out. You wouldn't think right off that this one was a cleaned coin! from the pictures. So unfortunate!
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Here is another tough date half dollar I have not shared before in this Hayes Forum... PCGS AU55 1907-S:
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Very tough in AU- nice!
Here's a VF 25 '07 S with a RPM:
I picked it up raw a couple of years ago and sent it in for grading. It came back from PCGS as a 25. I guess I forgot to take photos after grading- on my to do list.
@JeffMTampa Jeff, love the half dollar mintmark repunching! S/S North.
1907-S quarter in more of a worn grade but still retaining a full LIBERTY headband for a Fine grade:
Edit: 1907-S Half out of my collection:
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
PCGS AU-58.....
Finally got around to taking improved pics of my 1914-P in PC30 CAC PCGS. I love the look of it!
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
1907 O BQ with a weird strike-thru on the OBV:
There's also a clash under Liberty's ear. You can see the back of the eagles neck and ribbon (from the REV). That must have been some die clash! Does anyone looking have another example of this clash?
@JeffMTampa Jeff, if you look closely here, I also see funkiness / depressions on the obverse of this '07-O BQ:
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
That one looks a little "Mumpsy" to me.
@sedulous Tim that '14 looks great with your new pics.
I'm excited to share a new purchase that'll be on its way to my collection soon. I had to pay up for it, but it's been years looking for the right one and this one is it:
You got it! Wonderful!
That '14-P, Jed, is just about the perfect look IMO.!
'95-O should be better in hand once received.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
My first pickup for a new set I am starting. Going to try to assemble a complete set of Barber Halves to go with my Quarter set. All PCGS CAC
Great pick up. i assembled a XF-AU set twice. The majority was CAC. The 09-O is a tough coin. Great start. Good luck.
Willy, I agree with Jim. Nice way to start the journey and best is luck.
Lenny
Thanks guys it will be a multi year adventure as I have a few other sets in the process. My quarter set is #3 CAC set will never come close to first or second. At 75% on that set. Lenny has contributed a few coins for that set.
@willy Just look at the penmanship on the envelope too! Most people just aren't that neat anymore it seems. Good luck and have fun with your halves.
The coin came from the purchase that HarlanJ Berk recently made. The envelope is from around 1910-1930. I bought it the second I saw it on there website, the envelope sealed the deal.
"What is cursive" to the upcoming generation. Agreed Jed. Unfortunate.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
I’m building a circulated set of Half’s.
Here is one of the latest.
Nice start. Keep us posted on your progress!
Jed, did it come in yet?
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
@sedulous Not yet, maybe this week.
@KAJ1 That is a great looking '14 you're off to a great start! Have fun.
Everyone has read Jeff Garrett's article?
https://rarecoingallery.com/articles-by-jeff-garrett/collecting-barber-coinage/
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
1911-D Barber Quarter in low-end unc:
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Here is my 94-S for the circulated set.
One of my Favorite proofs. Acquired from David Lawrence a few years ago. PF-67+ Cam/CAC
I'm sold- going to start a set and look in ice cream shops for the remaining 15 1894 S Dimes!
I love these Half Dollars!
PC-58 CAC....
PC45 1914-S...
PC45 CAC 1914-S...
But I chose this PC40 CAC as my favorite:
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
You have both? Nice coins- very tough date!
Here's my mere VF 35 for comparative purposes:
Building a grading set!
Here is a 13-S , I just picked up.
@KAJ1 sweet!
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
My latest pick up from the recent Bowers and Merena auction. I’m starting to get hooked on the halves. God help me!
Happy Saturday,
Dave
PCGS XF-45....
What is going on with this 2 in the date?
Here is the obv and rev...
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Just reimaged two coins:
1913-P Barber Quarter PC30... for this one, the image I had was when this '13 was still in its NGC35 holder.
1914-D Barber Quarter PC30
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Any MS or AU examples?
Here's my 1911 S/S Half
In case you missed it before... Jeff Garrett Barber collecting article...
https://rarecoingallery.com/articles-by-jeff-garrett/collecting-barber-coinage/
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
One thing that I am interested in learning more about is the somewhat reduced 3D amplification of lettering near the top and bottom of Dimeman's AU50 PCGS 1914-P...
Take a look at the Reverse lettering... specifically at the "TE" in STATES and the "D" in DOLLAR:
ANY THOUGHTS? as to why that is on this coin. Thanks!
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
@KAJ1 @JeffMTampa Love the half dollar varieties! if you have any you think might be newly reported, or something you are wondering about, please forward pics and a note to varieties@barbercoins.org
Thanks, Tim (and Jeff, Steve)
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
You don't see these too often!