Hey, if anyone is putting together a set of VF quarters, I have 3 dups. All 3 nice even darker gray surfaces. Ill move this to the BST if no one wants them here. Would love to trade for a quarter I need.
@sedulous said: @JeffMTampa Jeff, that '92-P BQ is 🔥! I love the way that edge toning plays near the periphery of that reverse.
Here is another re-image. A 1900-O Barber Quarter in NGC XF45. Where do you think the '00-O sits in the overall relative ranking of rarity for the BQ series? middle of the pack? more rare? or more common?
Tim
I've been looking at this date and some others for a better date type set. I think if you judge the scarcity of the coin as a date it makes the top 20-25% of the series. For MS-60 or better maybe top third. This is from PCGS Coin Facts, the pop report and the Barber Coin Club numbers.
In mint state, after the 01S, 13S and 96S, what are the next tier(s) of rare Barber quarters? 09-O? 97-O and S? 98-O and S? 99-S? 01-O? 07-S? 14S? Just looking at the price guides, these are the next level expensive.
@erwindoc said:
In mint state, after the 01S, 13S and 96S, what are the next tier(s) of rare Barber quarters? 09-O? 97-O and S? 98-O and S? 99-S? 01-O? 07-S? 14S? Just looking at the price guides, these are the next level expensive.
Forget the price guides and focus on the PCGS populations. In the MS64 - MS66 range the 1913-S Barber quarter is the third most expensive coin; yet, ranks as #29 in population.
I would say the '01-O is slightly overrated or maybe I have seen too many available in recent years. I might add in CAC '05-O's to Dave's list.
Here is something you don't find too often sitting raw in your LCS... with a slight cameo and decent luster. Not the greatest date but a pretty cool find nonetheless!
1915-P Barber Quarter (let's call it UNC Details) due to what I see as some slight horizontal wiping left of the Eagle's neck.
Tim
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
@sedulous said:
I would say the '01-O is slightly overrated or maybe I have seen too many available in recent years.
You are the expert when it comes to circulated Barber quarters. The 1901-O population rank in grades MS64 - MS66 is #3. It's not an inexpensive coin; but, it's actually slightly undervalued. Grossly undervalued when compared to the 1913-S, the third most expensive Barber quarter with a population rank of #29.
Went to Summer FUN Thursday afternoon and again this morning, first show I've gone to since Mike Hayes passed away. We used to do Summer and Winter FUN together, the friendships and shenanigans off the show floor were always the highlight of shows. Saw lots of nice coins today, and several barbers with that dark blue rim toning that Mike lusted after. Happy to be jumping back into the coin game.
I just got my trip, flight, and accommodations set-up for August at the Oklahoma City WFoM. I hope to see all of you who can make it at the BCCS booth.
Tim
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
I really like your taste in Barber material sir. That stuff sings to me. Beautiful coins!
What a nice compliment. Thanks!
Here's my third favorite Barber half...This stopped me in my tracks at a FUN show, and I had to buy it. Even though it had been damaged by the counterstrike, I felt it was the nicest looking coin the seller had.
Here’s the Barber half currently residing in my type set, and the only one in my collection at the moment. Will likely be upgraded, ideally to a slightly tougher date when the right example becomes available one day, but I love the original skin and overall look on this relatively common date. XF40
@valente151 said:
Went to Summer FUN Thursday afternoon and again this morning, first show I've gone to since Mike Hayes passed away. We used to do Summer and Winter FUN together, the friendships and shenanigans off the show floor were always the highlight of shows. Saw lots of nice coins today, and several barbers with that dark blue rim toning that Mike lusted after. Happy to be jumping back into the coin game.
Mike pestered me for years to come visit him at the FUN. I’d say ‘Mike, FL is a long way from WA!’. Sure wish now I had taken him up on it. Mike was the absolute best.
Dave
Always looking for original, better date VF20-VF35 Barber quarters and halves, and a quality beer.
Comments
I added a few nickels tonight, but this one might have been my favorite!
Looks like a Type I to me. High, mid-centered
@DisneyFan
Still looking and I examine coins as I find them. Great thread of option candidates from all of you! varieties@barbercoins.org
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
A great article about collecting "Circulated Barber Quarters: Key & Semi-Key Dates" by Greg Reynolds was
posted on the CAC website on May 19, 2025
https://www.cacgrading.com/post/circulated-barber-quarters-key-semi-key-dates?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=campaign
Enjoy
A great read, thanks for sharing the link.
Hey, if anyone is putting together a set of VF quarters, I have 3 dups. All 3 nice even darker gray surfaces. Ill move this to the BST if no one wants them here. Would love to trade for a quarter I need.
1894S NGC VF20
1893 NGC VF20
1892O NGC VF25
Those are nice examples, Doc. Really love the look of that 93-P.
Dave
Here is a newp, a common date, but one I needed. ANACS AU58 Barber Half:
1909-P Barber Half ANACS AU58
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
I've been looking at this date and some others for a better date type set. I think if you judge the scarcity of the coin as a date it makes the top 20-25% of the series. For MS-60 or better maybe top third. This is from PCGS Coin Facts, the pop report and the Barber Coin Club numbers.
Here is another newp for your week. Graded by an alternative 3rd party service:
1909-S Barber Quarter NGC45
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
I just realized I didn't have an image of this coin so I captured one today:
1900-O Barber Quarter PC30
Then, I have this other one:
1900-O Barber Quarter PC30
Here is a test, which one of these two is similar to the one listed at GC right now?
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
It's the first one you posted that's similar to the one at GC.
Here's one that's not quite as similar, but close.
And another that's almost similar to the second one you posted:
They’re all different- hub varieties!
In mint state, after the 01S, 13S and 96S, what are the next tier(s) of rare Barber quarters? 09-O? 97-O and S? 98-O and S? 99-S? 01-O? 07-S? 14S? Just looking at the price guides, these are the next level expensive.
I'd say 01-O, 97-S,98-O, 09-O, and 14-S
Dave
Dave the same can be said for those dates and mint's in EF-AU
Forget the price guides and focus on the PCGS populations. In the MS64 - MS66 range the 1913-S Barber quarter is the third most expensive coin; yet, ranks as #29 in population.
I would say the '01-O is slightly overrated or maybe I have seen too many available in recent years. I might add in CAC '05-O's to Dave's list.
Here is something you don't find too often sitting raw in your LCS... with a slight cameo and decent luster. Not the greatest date but a pretty cool find nonetheless!
1915-P Barber Quarter (let's call it UNC Details) due to what I see as some slight horizontal wiping left of the Eagle's neck.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
You are the expert when it comes to circulated Barber quarters. The 1901-O population rank in grades MS64 - MS66 is #3. It's not an inexpensive coin; but, it's actually slightly undervalued. Grossly undervalued when compared to the 1913-S, the third most expensive Barber quarter with a population rank of #29.
One of my more favorite coins from a quality presence standpoint:
1893-O Barber Quarter PCGS AU55 CAC
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Nice one Tim! I like the die clash evidence on both the obverse and reverse. You know it's hammered when you see the shield lines in her ear.
...Going through my Barber halves, I realized that this is my favorite coin.
That's an iteresting one, @Barberian
Going through my quarters I think this one has the look that I love the most.
Here's the 2nd most awesome Barber in my collection. From the GotTheBug collection.
Went to Summer FUN Thursday afternoon and again this morning, first show I've gone to since Mike Hayes passed away. We used to do Summer and Winter FUN together, the friendships and shenanigans off the show floor were always the highlight of shows. Saw lots of nice coins today, and several barbers with that dark blue rim toning that Mike lusted after. Happy to be jumping back into the coin game.
I just got my trip, flight, and accommodations set-up for August at the Oklahoma City WFoM. I hope to see all of you who can make it at the BCCS booth.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
@Barberian
I really like your taste in Barber material sir. That stuff sings to me. Beautiful coins!
What a nice compliment. Thanks!
Here's my third favorite Barber half...This stopped me in my tracks at a FUN show, and I had to buy it. Even though it had been damaged by the counterstrike, I felt it was the nicest looking coin the seller had.
Here’s the Barber half currently residing in my type set, and the only one in my collection at the moment. Will likely be upgraded, ideally to a slightly tougher date when the right example becomes available one day, but I love the original skin and overall look on this relatively common date. XF40
Eliasberg 1915-s MS-65+
I think I just missed Mike Hayes day. Is it July 23rd?
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Here is a recent article on BU Barber Quarters at CACG: https://www.cacgrading.com/post/barber-quarters-ms64-to-ms65-key-dates-semi-key-dates/
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Mike pestered me for years to come visit him at the FUN. I’d say ‘Mike, FL is a long way from WA!’. Sure wish now I had taken him up on it. Mike was the absolute best.
Dave