The 1893-S Half was Barberfanatic's favorite date. We met over my looking for this date when I was working on my first set. As many realize, this date does not grow on trees. Its rarely offered for sale.
This is the latest one in my current set. I bought it at the 2011 ANA Summer Show thru Liz Coggan.
Its much prettier than my old AU 58.
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This was once my Icon coin here on the boards. I sold it off raw when I sold off my complete set and then found it also raw on Ebay six months ago. Sent it to PCGS and despite PCGS's punishment of toned AU coins, only receiving an XF40, at least it can go into my registry set now. This coin has the most advanced die cracks that I have seen on a 1900-S.
Hey PCGS dudes - Why do you punish AU coins with toning, but not MS pieces? Weird.
Tyler - I guess they are net grading darker circ coins, probably from their opinion of market value. Seems to me this produces bargains for those who like heavier toning. And as we all know, they do set the market.
Pics for this AM, don't have a pic of a 00-S half to post, so I'll put up a qtr of mine with toning heavier in the devices, PC55:
Vern l It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Vern... The 1905-O was a 55 if my memory serves me correctly. ( Edit: which in this case, it didn't - I was somehow thinking of a Half Dollar, not a Quarter... I have Halves on the brain when the date 1905-O is mentioned. ) Sorry for the confusion. I should know better than to doubt you.
I bid on two coins... The 1913-P Half in 45 - it went for $1400 plus juice. I bowed out at $1200. I guess, I will live with my VF 35. It's a nice coin and just misses an XF 40 Grade.
The second one was an 1892-S Quarter - Type One - in PC 55. Not as nice as my old one ( PC 58 ) but it had a lot going for it. The reverse was a bit too toned but you don't see too many Ty 1's anywhere ! I put in a solid bid - calculating the juice - so the coin leveled off at close to $950. Someone out bid me to $850. which with the juice came to $998.75. Ugh !!
So... Still searching ....
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Yesterday, I met with another Barber collector, Dave Wollinka. He had a family trip to Naples to watch his Son play high school football ... Before the game we spent an hour or so looking over some really sweet coins he has asked my opinion on. Some are going to CAC, some are going back to our hosts for "reconsideration" as they are CAC'd and there is no need to throw away the Green Beans if you don't have to. Some are destined to be sold off at Great Collections, some very interesting coins, for sure. No dates mentioned yet - not before we see the results of the submissions. I will be posting the results when I have them and offer the coins here on the BST before I send them off to the auction block.
He had a bunch of choice AU Buffalos - and I decided to pick up another 1921 in AU 58. Just can't let that date slide by ... It's my Mom's Birth Year.
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I strayed a bit from my Barber Halves and decided to pick up a few raw Barber Quarters. I don't know that I'll actually be starting a set, but who knows?
Here's a 1902 that I believe will grade as a 58:
There are a few odd things going on with this coin; first a lump of metal on the "0" in the date:
Next, an odd lump of silver at the lower eyelid. It's tough to tell if it's a die break CUD or post mint "damage":
And last, the right side ribbon end appears to have a CUD die break at the end:
Thoughts on these errors? I assume that these are all "die state" variances; it strikes me as unusual to see them together. I'm planning on submitting it to PCGS; does it make sense to submit it as an error coin?
<< <i>Jeff, the 02 looks like die bulges. I think it'll grade 58. The 93-S might grade 58, but I'm leaning towards 55. >>
I agree that the blob on the date is a die bulge, but I believe the raised metal on the reverse scroll is a die break CUD. I'm perplexed by the oddity at the eye- it looks like the coin was struck that way but a portion of the eyelid has shifted; like the die was damaged. I haven't seen things like this on a half- are they more common on quarters?
By the way, both were inexpensive eBay purchases. I got lucky.
Mike - Seems many of the tougher barbers went strong at Heritage yesterday. The 05-O, which I liked as a nice original coin, brought $823.68 including the vig. Strong money for a 53, I paid less than that for your AU58 back in 2011.
Jeff - Don't know what the issue is with that eye on your '02. Congrats on your entry into the dark side (barber qtrs).
Pics for this AM, the AU58 I bought from Mike's sale in 2011, subsequently into the Brier Creek set, before Walt disbersed it.
Vern l It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Tyler, I agree that they were very hard on your half. I have an 09-O quarter in 45 that I swear if a 53. I believe it was sent in for regrading by previous owner, but still came back 45. I've actually considered "uncrossing it", blasphemy, I know, but I just want it properly graded. As with many Barbers, the reverse carries the coin, and is as pretty a 55 as I've seen. The obverse is toned dull, but I think AU detail is there.
Paesan
PS Vern, if you have images, please put them up for me. I'd like other opinions.
<< <i>Mike - Seems many of the tougher barbers went strong at Heritage yesterday. The 05-O, which I liked as a nice original coin, brought $823.68 including the vig. Strong money for a 53, I paid less than that for your AU58 back in 2011. Edit: I'll need to revisit the Heritage auction as I didn't look at the 05-O in 53
Pics for this AM, the AU58 I bought from Mike's sale in 2011, subsequently into the Brier Creek set, before Walt disbersed it. Edit: it's back in my collection, purchased directly from Walt. I paid a small fortune - literally - to get it back.
>>
I received a consignment of Quarters and Halves - all MS material - all of which has to go back for regrade then off to CAC , as per my friend's instructions. I'll post these later, and on a different forum.
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Nice find, Boosibri. Lovely album toning. The coin looks closer to XF, than Paesan's 1909-O does. As of late it has seemed the trend to grade more from the reverse of the coin than the Obverse.
If that be the new grading focal point(s), then I feel,Paesan's coin is at least AU 55. JMHO
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Mike, Thanks for your input. The 09-O has 100% shield details, excellent star details, slight softness under the liberty band, and slight softness on eagle's shoulder. I give reverse a 55 and net grade obverse to a 50 because no luster shows. I'm going to send it in raw very soon.
That 1901-O Half is very typically struck on the reverse, for a New Orleans issue. I wouldn't dare crack it out and use it as a pocket piece, in fear the reverse would lower the grade beyond an AU 58.
I picked up two coins yesterday... Another 1892-P Dime in PC 63 - with beautiful toning. I believe this sweet thing came from Doug Veal ( seller was DougV) ... Although I owned a higher graded one, this appealed to me.... I already have a buyer if I decide to sell.
Here's another Barber, but this time a Quarter. I bought it for a friend who is working on a circulated cameo looking set of Barber Quarters. I've been after him to just buy it, but he was hesitant... So, I bought it for him. It's only a VF 20 in an NGC holder, but I like the look.
Found nothing else - and I have been looking hard and wide !!
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Comments
A first year Denver Mint 1906-D 50C Off Center Mint Error which is fully PL on the obverse having been struck from freshly polished dies.
Mike - Great looking pics of two very nice 01's. I like the color on both.
Sunnywood - Yours is pretty OK too
Always looking for tougher PSA 10's of Nolan Arenado, Alex Bregman, Mookie Betts, Francisco Lindor, and Mike Trout.
Sunnywood - Wonderful '01, and background. Thanks again.
Mike - Thought your '01 in your 2011 sales was a beaut.
Broadstruck - Another neat barber error.
JT - Thanks.
Pics for this AM, from Doug's collection, PC58:
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
thought I'd show off my current 1915-P before I hear about my crying over spilt milk from Labelman87....
Its now CAC'd.
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Pics for this AM, another beauty from Doug's collection, PC58:
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
But, here is my current 1915-S - also a 58 & CAC'd.
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Pics for this AM, from Cary's collection when he used to be a barber fanatic:
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
l
It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Looks every bit the 55. Nice job on
the images, Vern.
I thought my AU 50 would have upgraded,
but on reconsideration, it didn't. Coin looks
AU 53 all day long to me.
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Pics for this AM, a half from the Stash. Never could get the pics right, PC53:
l
It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
The 1893-S Half was Barberfanatic's favorite date.
We met over my looking for this date when I was
working on my first set. As many realize, this date
does not grow on trees. Its rarely offered for sale.
This is the latest one in my current set. I bought it
at the 2011 ANA Summer Show thru Liz Coggan.
Its much prettier than my old AU 58.
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Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
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Pics for this AM, 93-S qtr in Doug's collection, PC55:
l
It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Hey PCGS dudes - Why do you punish AU coins with toning, but not MS pieces? Weird.
Tyler
Tyler....
I didn't want you to feel singled out to get picked on by the graders:
although mine is really closer to a 40 than your 53+ is.
Same date and mint ... same grade... XF 40
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And as we all know, they do set the market.
Pics for this AM, don't have a pic of a 00-S half to post, so I'll put up a qtr of mine with toning heavier in the devices, PC55:
l
It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
l
It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Sorry for the confusion. I should know better than to doubt you.
I bid on two coins... The 1913-P Half in 45 - it went for $1400 plus juice.
I bowed out at $1200. I guess, I will live with my VF 35. It's a nice coin
and just misses an XF 40 Grade.
The second one was an 1892-S Quarter - Type One - in PC 55. Not as nice as
my old one ( PC 58 ) but it had a lot going for it. The reverse was a bit too toned
but you don't see too many Ty 1's anywhere ! I put in a solid bid - calculating the
juice - so the coin leveled off at close to $950. Someone out bid me to $850. which
with the juice came to $998.75. Ugh !!
So... Still searching ....
~~~~~~~~~~~~
Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
New Barber Purchases
Yesterday, I met with another Barber collector, Dave Wollinka. He had a family trip to Naples
to watch his Son play high school football ... Before the game we spent an hour or so looking over
some really sweet coins he has asked my opinion on. Some are going to CAC, some are going back
to our hosts for "reconsideration" as they are CAC'd and there is no need to throw away the
Green Beans if you don't have to. Some are destined to be sold off at Great Collections, some
very interesting coins, for sure. No dates mentioned yet - not before we see the results of the
submissions. I will be posting the results when I have them and offer the coins here on the BST
before I send them off to the auction block.
He had a bunch of choice AU Buffalos - and I decided to pick up another 1921 in AU 58.
Just can't let that date slide by ... It's my Mom's Birth Year.
~~~~~~~~~~~~
Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
New Barber Purchases
Here's a 1902 that I believe will grade as a 58:
There are a few odd things going on with this coin; first a lump of metal on the "0" in the date:
Next, an odd lump of silver at the lower eyelid. It's tough to tell if it's a die break CUD or post mint "damage":
And last, the right side ribbon end appears to have a CUD die break at the end:
Thoughts on these errors? I assume that these are all "die state" variances; it strikes me as unusual to see them together. I'm planning on submitting it to PCGS; does it make sense to submit it as an error coin?
I plan on submitting this to our host for grading; I'm hoping for a 58, but it may be fringe 55. We'll see!
Jeff, the 02 looks like die bulges. I think it'll grade 58.
The 93-S might grade 58, but I'm leaning towards 55.
Nice coins, both.
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<< <i>Jeff, the 02 looks like die bulges. I think it'll grade 58.
The 93-S might grade 58, but I'm leaning towards 55. >>
I agree that the blob on the date is a die bulge, but I believe the raised metal on the reverse scroll is a die break CUD. I'm perplexed by the oddity at the eye- it looks like the coin was struck that way but a portion of the eyelid has shifted; like the die was damaged. I haven't seen things like this on a half- are they more common on quarters?
By the way, both were inexpensive eBay purchases. I got lucky.
Jeff - Don't know what the issue is with that eye on your '02. Congrats on your entry into the dark side (barber qtrs).
Pics for this AM, the AU58 I bought from Mike's sale in 2011, subsequently into the Brier Creek set, before Walt disbersed it.
l
It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Paesan
PS Vern, if you have images, please put them up for me. I'd like other opinions.
<< <i>Mike - Seems many of the tougher barbers went strong at Heritage yesterday. The 05-O, which I liked as a nice original coin, brought $823.68 including the vig. Strong money for a 53, I paid less than that for your AU58 back in 2011.
Edit: I'll need to revisit the Heritage auction as I didn't look at the 05-O in 53
Pics for this AM, the AU58 I bought from Mike's sale in 2011, subsequently into the Brier Creek set, before Walt disbersed it.
Edit: it's back in my collection, purchased directly from Walt. I paid a small fortune - literally - to get it back.
I received a consignment of Quarters and Halves - all MS material - all of which has to go back for regrade then off to CAC , as per
my friend's instructions. I'll post these later, and on a different forum.
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Latin American Collection
Paesan - Pics of your 09-O in 45 are below.
Boosibri - Nice find, thanks for posting.
l
It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Nice find, Boosibri. Lovely album toning. The coin looks closer to XF,
than Paesan's 1909-O does. As of late it has seemed the trend to grade
more from the reverse of the coin than the Obverse.
If that be the new grading focal point(s), then I feel,Paesan's coin is at
least AU 55. JMHO
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Paesan
Pics for this AM, my MS 05-O, courtesy of Paesan, PC63:
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
That 05-O 63 is just yum!
<< <i>New Everyman Half #1 surfaced today! Let the battle begin!! >>
Me sense that someone in a high position at PCGS might be involved.
I really didn't think anyone would be able to top Darrell- say it ain't so!
Surf City ... Hmmm.... Sounds like a Southern California collection....
.... Three Guesses....
1) Has a Tank
2) Married to Elvis's Ex Wife's name
3) Likes the song "Hail to the Chief"
..." what you say, ......"
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<<Me sense that someone in a high position at PCGS might be involved.
I really didn't think anyone would be able to top Darrell- say it ain't so! >>
And I thought I was surprised when Jeff "strayed" buying Barber Quarters.
Darrell, dust off the wallet
Paesan - Drinking? No, just a little quid pro quo. Thanks again, and it stays in the family.
Pics for this AM, a plan for Darrell, crack and carry for a couple of days:
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Don Willis....Congradulations!
I wouldn't dare crack it out and use it as a pocket piece, in fear the reverse would
lower the grade beyond an AU 58.
I picked up two coins yesterday... Another 1892-P Dime in PC 63 - with beautiful toning.
I believe this sweet thing came from Doug Veal ( seller was DougV) ... Although I owned
a higher graded one, this appealed to me.... I already have a buyer if I decide to sell.
Here's another Barber, but this time a Quarter. I bought it for a friend who is working
on a circulated cameo looking set of Barber Quarters. I've been after him to just buy it,
but he was hesitant... So, I bought it for him. It's only a VF 20 in an NGC holder, but I
like the look.
Found nothing else - and I have been looking hard and wide !!
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<< <i>Is it true that Don can get AG coins put in AU 58 holders?
He is treated the same as all of us and has nothing to do with the grading of coins!
Will you be the first on the block with an iPhone 6? Waiting to see the new zoom and color technologies work on coins.
<< <i>Mike,
Will you be the first on the block with an iPhone 6? Waiting to see the new zoom and color technologies work on coins. >>
Certainly, Leon. I passed up all the iPhone 5's... just waiting for a true upgrade.
I have an iPhone 4S - The S must have stood for Stinks.
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<< <i>A Darrell GTG. No guess from me, I already know.
The 1901-O 50c looks XF40 to me but wouldn't be surprised if it's in an XF45 holder.
-Steve
<< <i>
<< <i>A Darrell GTG. No guess from me, I already know. >>
The 1901-O 50c looks XF40 to me but wouldn't be surprised if it's in an XF45 holder.
-Steve >>
Exactly what I was thinking, Steve.
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<< <i>
<< <i>
<< <i>A Darrell GTG. No guess from me, I already know. >>
The 1901-O 50c looks XF40 to me but wouldn't be surprised if it's in an XF45 holder.
-Steve >>
Exactly what I was thinking, Steve. >>
three of us
Always looking for tougher PSA 10's of Nolan Arenado, Alex Bregman, Mookie Betts, Francisco Lindor, and Mike Trout.