Also to move the thread, in memory of MFH .. he loved this '09-O in AU. It comes with a CAC sticker and is truly borderline. I do see some high point wear:
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A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
@sedulous said:
Also to move the thread, in memory of MFH .. he loved this '09-O in AU. It comes with a CAC sticker and is truly borderline. I do see some high point wear:
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I'll jump in with something totally different. My 1912, in PF-67+ CAC. This coin is so flashy under light, that I have to be careful not to burn my retinas....Not kidding! It's got exquisite original proof set toning, and the 1912 as a proof date just does not come around much....difficult coin! Pop. 4/2 finer at PCGS
@sedulous said:
Also to move the thread, in memory of MFH .. he loved this '09-O in AU. It comes with a CAC sticker and is truly borderline. I do see some high point wear:
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@erwindoc - Yes, I saw the CAC PCGS VF30 1896-S too. I honestly wasn't a big fan. The surfaces looked rubbed to me ... it just had an odd look to my eyes. Maybe it would look much better in person? Regardless, I'm not shocked by the final price (> $4,800), as it's a toughie for sure. The green bean also helped.
Dave
Always looking for original, better date VF20-VF35 Barber quarters and halves, and a quality beer.
This clearly is the origin of the conceptual obverse design- My apologiies that I don't have an image of earlier examples from the late 1840s to share. This is an 1870A 5FR
Experience the World through Numismatics...it's more than you can imagine.
@coinkat That's a beautiful example! I love the way the coin toned so she kinda sparkles around her eyes, and the hint of a smirk that her lips portray. Does her headband say "concor"?
@Dave99B said: @erwindoc - Yes, I saw the CAC PCGS VF30 1896-S too. I honestly wasn't a big fan. The surfaces looked rubbed to me ... it just had an odd look to my eyes. Maybe it would look much better in person? Regardless, I'm not shocked by the final price (> $4,800), as it's a toughie for sure. The green bean also helped.
Dave
I noticed that too, but assumed it must just be imaging since both PCGS and CAC gave it a thumbs up. The hunt goes on....
@JeffMTampa said:
Here's a raw submission on its way back from the grading room:
The coin was graded AU 53. I thought it was AU 58 material. Do I need new glasses?
Gold Sticker CAC candidate now. The norm used to be one downgrade (if a crossover) but now seems closer to two.
Will that sort of undergrading pattern help to more quickly usher in CAC's grading service?
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
@lermish said:
Newp to finish my Barber type set, all in PR63. Ranked #107 for anyone keeping score. I think @Eldorado9 must have a dozen sets ahead of me😂😂😂
Gorgeous 1892 @lermish ! Yeah I went a little crazy with those Registry sets! Love the Barber proofs! They are just soooooooo cool.
@Dave99B said:
Incredible coin. I’ve never seen it, and I watch sales of 1901-S quarters pretty closely.
Talk about a centerpiece coin. WOW.
Dave
Yes, that is why I thought Id post it here. I knew someone would have had to see it auction somewhere. Its not a coin I could afford, but will be fun to watch to see if even gets a bid. Opening is very high!
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Later Philadelphia quarter, nice Jeff!
Here is one I like from 1915:
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
To move the thread, another XF45 in PCGS holder for the 1915 Barber Quarter:
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Also to move the thread, in memory of MFH .. he loved this '09-O in AU. It comes with a CAC sticker and is truly borderline. I do see some high point wear:
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A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
beautiful, and a very tough piece.
BHNC #203
Here is a recent newp. 1903-S PC45+ Barber Quarter:
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
PCGS AU-55....
I'll jump in with something totally different. My 1912, in PF-67+ CAC. This coin is so flashy under light, that I have to be careful not to burn my retinas....Not kidding! It's got exquisite original proof set toning, and the 1912 as a proof date just does not come around much....difficult coin! Pop. 4/2 finer at PCGS
Another nice coin, Mr. Eldorado!
Here's a couple of circs, NGC F-15 and VF-20...
How about a toughie in AU58? Photo courtesy of CNG (Classical Numismatic Group).
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Thanks for contributing, viewing, and enjoying this thread! over the years.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Happy Thanksgiving! A colorful one that passed through, PC-58.
My latest acquisition will be a bit of an upgrade:
Here's the one she's replacing:
A lovely 1900-o and s! I am starting a collection of better date F or VF BQ. This is what I would buy as well!
Love the luster, toning , scarcity!
Very nice 1896-0's!
Hope everyone's holiday weekend is doing great. I just reimaged this coin then added a 2nd specimen to this post;
Older Holder
With Green CAC
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Another colorful PC 58 quarter....
@erwindoc - Yes, I saw the CAC PCGS VF30 1896-S too. I honestly wasn't a big fan. The surfaces looked rubbed to me ... it just had an odd look to my eyes. Maybe it would look much better in person? Regardless, I'm not shocked by the final price (> $4,800), as it's a toughie for sure. The green bean also helped.
Dave
This clearly is the origin of the conceptual obverse design- My apologiies that I don't have an image of earlier examples from the late 1840s to share. This is an 1870A 5FR
Experience the World through Numismatics...it's more than you can imagine.
@coinkat That's a beautiful example! I love the way the coin toned so she kinda sparkles around her eyes, and the hint of a smirk that her lips portray. Does her headband say "concor"?
I noticed that too, but assumed it must just be imaging since both PCGS and CAC gave it a thumbs up. The hunt goes on....
A raw 1904-O half....
Tougher date and nice looking. A good album coin.
A couple of better dates - NGC F-15
PC-50 and PC-58...
Here's a raw submission on its way back from the grading room:
The coin was graded AU 53. I thought it was AU 58 material. Do I need new glasses?
Gold Sticker CAC candidate now. The norm used to be one downgrade (if a crossover) but now seems closer to two.
Will that sort of undergrading pattern help to more quickly usher in CAC's grading service?
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
someone needs new glasses!
That is a definite 58.
And I see nothing that would downgrade it, no marks, light cleaning, nothin'.
BHNC #203
Here are photos I took of the raw 1899 O Quarter before sending it in. There are some marks that the TrueView Image doesn't capture:
There's also a small "divot" off the corner of the eye; it looks like a small strike thru to me:
It doesn't seem to me that these minor marks would cause the coin to net grade, but by wear it's certainly not a 53.
Here is a really nice dime I just picked up and looks much better than the assigned grade!
Please don't be fooled by the green sticker....it says Watch Dog Coin which I can't even find via Google? It's coming off shortly.
Chopmarked Trade Dollar Registry Set --- US & World Gold Showcase --- World Chopmark Showcase
Recently returned from PCGS. 1907-O Barber Quarter now in AU58 holder.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
@lermish, Very important what you shared. Thanks for sharing and cautioning on a sticker made to deceive collectors.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Here's another 1895 half in proof! Lovely pale gold and blue toning on this PF-67 CAC specimen. Ex. Col. Green, Newman collections.
PC-58 CAC....
Another 58 CAC V-nickel...
Happy Saturday! Here is another recent return which will be added to my Sedulous #2 VF30's set.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Here's a new upgrade for my Everyman Dime set, a 1893 S Barber Dime:
This was a raw purchase last summer- just back from the grading room now.
That coin is on my, "Box of 20" barber dimes list! Tough year/mint mark.
Another Lib Nickel, PCGS AU-58...
Newp to finish my Barber type set, all in PR63. Ranked #107 for anyone keeping score. I think @Eldorado9 must have a dozen sets ahead of me😂😂😂
Chopmarked Trade Dollar Registry Set --- US & World Gold Showcase --- World Chopmark Showcase
Congratulations @lermish !
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Gorgeous 1892 @lermish ! Yeah I went a little crazy with those Registry sets! Love the Barber proofs! They are just soooooooo cool.
Here's a newp going into my NGC CAC box graded AU-58...
Wow @paesan that's a beautiful '99 O!
Here's my latest addition to my quarter collection, a date & mm I like:
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Does anyone know anything about the pedigree on this coin? Im sure it has been at auction a time or two!
David Lawrence Rare Coin Auction
Auction Name: Auction 85: Chi Yin Collection.
Closed On: Monday, May 1, 2006 6:29 PM.
Realized: $109,250.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
no idea, but
WOW!
BHNC #203
Incredible coin. I’ve never seen it, and I watch sales of 1901-S quarters pretty closely.
Talk about a centerpiece coin. WOW.
Dave
Yes, that is why I thought Id post it here. I knew someone would have had to see it auction somewhere. Its not a coin I could afford, but will be fun to watch to see if even gets a bid. Opening is very high!