Very interesting about the die clashes. I just looked at the images of my set to see if I could find any. I didn't see any. Looking in the ear-hole is not generally an area I have spent much time examining the coins in the past.
Just noticed that Heritage is starting to list some high-end Barber coins for auction at ANA. Mostly I've noticed for the halves, but some quarters and dimes showing up. I note one of the three 04-S halves in PCGS 67, the ex-Duckor coin, and an 1892-O NGC MS68* CAC among some that really caught my attention. Saw more listing today, and wondering if a whole set is being auctioned. I have no idea whose coins those are, but the two already specifically mentioned have previously sold for over $100K each. There aren't many in the half series that have EVER sold for that much. I guess we can all stay tuned...
<< <i> I had no idea the 95s half was clashed. That's good to see. >>
I purchased the one in the photo about a year ago. I've looked at all the '95 S Halves I could find to see if I could find another example with the clash lines in the ear- no luck (and I've looked at hundreds). It may be scarce, but I doubt it would carry any premium value.
<< <i>The Reverse carrys this coin, Jeff. I think there may be a little too much chatter on the OBV for a Plus grade.
Excellent coin, regardless. >>
Here's the obverse of my '07 O PC AU 58+ for comparison:
There's quite a bit of chatter on the obverse of this coin as well- perhaps not quite as much. I think it comes down to the mood of the graders that day....
I had a box from PCGS delivered yesterday, 6 NGC slabbed Liberty 5C crossovers. All 6 crossed, 5 at the same grade. The '96 MS 64 crossed as a 63; it was in an old fat NGC slab. I've found the older NGC slabs have a tendency to be over graded compared to the more recent material. A couple of highlights:
An 1894; was in a NGC 63 now in a PCGS MS 63:
This coin has an interesting error on the reverse at "CENTS". There's a depression in the planchet, likely from a lamination that fell out. The interesting thing is how the "E" spans the crevice. I'm still trying to figure this one out.
Another nice coin from the crossovers is a 1912. It was NGC 65, now PCGS 65:
Welcome to the Barber Thread - looking forward to hearing from you - what particular Barber series you collect [?] - and by all means ask as many questions as you'd like.
Even though your images did finally show up on the posting, there is a Buy Sell Trade Forum that you can use to sell your 1913 Barber Quarter. ( By the way - you could use better images if you ever hope to sell that coin ! ) Just sayin'.
Mike Hayes ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
Valente151 sent me a quick iPhone image of this Half while he was assisting Glenn at Long Beach last week. I have a great coin already of this date [ 1899 ] and had NO intentions of replacing it - and I still don't want to replace it. But the other day - I got in touch with Glenn and mentioned I wanted this coin - regardless.
The REVERSE reminds me of Fire and Ice.
Mike Hayes ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
<< <i>I presume you're referring to the die clash of the shield inside the ear? I don't know all the coins with this (I'm mainly a half collector) but my 1895 S half has this going on....
>>
Has anyone ever seen the clash inside the ear of a Barber Half before? Sorry to repeat the post, but I'm hoping some folks might take a look. I can't have the only one!
<< <i>I only have a couple halfs at the house. I couldn't find any with the clash. Even if they did have it, probably too much dirt to see it anyways. >>
<< <i>I have Jeff. Not sure if I own it or sold it though. LOL....Time for Mike to bash me again about pictures! >>
No pictures no proof. It doesn't exist- sorry. >>
The coin I remember was a 95-S! If I sold it I probably have pics...but that would be in my last computer's harddrive that takes hours to search! It was an AU...perhaps it is my 58 in the bank....if I remember next time I go to the bank I will look.
<< <i>I have Jeff. Not sure if I own it or sold it though. LOL....Time for Mike to bash me again about pictures! >>
I can't say much - I can't image diddley - I am looking forward to getting my coins imaged and I plan on posting after the FUN show next month. It all depends if Mike Valente can do all the edits in a reasonable amount of time.
A total amount of 135 coins - mostly my Halves - need imaging.
Mike Hayes ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
If anyone who is a regular of this thread isn't a member of the Barber Coin Collector's Society (BCCS), now would be the time to consider membership. A new set of officers, led by John Frost, is now in place and the latest issue of the club's quarterly journal is just out. It is on high quality paper, with interesting articles by Tom Bush, Dave Earp, Bob Duzan, Marc Banks, Bryan Reger and John Frost. The BCCS maintains a website at www.BarberCoins.org, which has a wealth of information. (If I could get the link to work, I'd have put it here).
Pics for this AM, a couple from my raw set:
Vern l It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
<< <i>If anyone who is a regular of this thread isn't a member of the Barber Coin Collector's Society (BCCS), now would be the time to consider membership. A new set of officers, led by John Frost, is now in place and the latest issue of the club's quarterly journal is just out. It is on high quality paper, with interesting articles by Tom Bush, Dave Earp, Bob Duzan, Marc Banks, Bryan Reger and John Frost. The BCCS maintains a website at www.BarberCoins.org, which has a wealth of information. (If I could get the link to work, I'd have put it here).q]
Boosibri - love it, and can I ask what the turn around time is for PCGS Paris ?
Vern - I had a problem as well with Photobucket. I logged off and back on and it's fine now.
Jeff - that 1886 looks much nicer than a 53. My ex: PCI 53 cross to PCGS 58, doesn't look as nice !!
....the 01-O Half is right on the mark, a solid 55 and a nice one at that !!
Darrell - Now, I have to go on Liz's site and see what you are talking about.
Don't all jump at once... There is a 1896-S Quarter in PCGS 53 available as I type this. For those who have CoinPlex - one was offered to a friend this morning at what I considered a very fair price. I just don't have those funds available at the moment. Otherwise, all you'd see is the images !! LOL
I did however have a nice chat with Tom Smith up in NY. Last night, I spotted a tough coin in AU, a 1909-S also an AU 53. I left him a voice mail around 8:00 and sure enough, he called me this morning. We agreed on a price, and I sent him funds - I expect the coin mi'd week, next.
Images are terrible, but Valente151 will take care of that.
I had a bit of a laugh, while I was getting these images into my lap top - I discovered that I used to have the same date in the same grade before !! That must have been 15 years ago - as all I remember are MS coins of that date ! So, if anyone else has a 1909-S in PCGS AU 53 { Lenny ? } with this serial number: 24443239 - you'll know where its been before !!
Mike Hayes ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
A beautiful new pickup! Tom doesn't take great photos, but he's a great guy.
I agree the the '86 5C looks much nicer than a AU 53- I really don't see any wear on it. It was just recently graded, however- it's in the brand new holder. It seems like a good cantidate for reconsideration some time.
<< <i>Boosibri - love it, and can I ask what the turn around time is for PCGS Paris ?! >>
They have grading weeks once a quarter which I try and submit to so the turn around can be days depending on when you submit. Otherwise, regardless of tier it is about 2-3 weeks otherwise.
What is nice is that you can submit US and World coins on one submission since I guess they are all world coins unless your are French.
The bugger is that they only accept courier service which runs about 100 euro and the grading fees are higher at about 45 euro. I had a very tough gold coin to submit so I packaged several others with it. The gold coin went 62 which is a five figure profit from the price I paid in eastern europe. The 94-S 50c however is the one I will keep.
I really enjoyed the new BCCS Journal. The new paper quality is a turn for the good. I was curious if it would change once John Frost took the helm. The articles were a great read. I really liked Tom's article on the 97-S Center MM's.
<< <i>I really enjoyed the new BCCS Journal. The new paper quality is a turn for the good. I was curious if it would change once John Frost took the helm. The articles were a great read. I really liked Tom's article on the 97-S Center MM's. >>
Is photobucket working for others? I'm unable to load the web site at all No sign in or sign out or anything. Whether on my desktop or laptop. Strange.
Nice coins being posted here the past couple days, congrats to all.
Mike - Can one only see that 96-S on coinplex?
Vern l It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Justin nailed it, it's a dealers only site. You need to pay a fee to join. A friend who is a major collector belongs; he sent me the notice that 96-S in AU was available.
I thought possibly others might have access.
I have borrowed the sign on from a dealer friend once or twice. It's wholesale - and I can't buy on that site. Only dealers can. Or those with an account.
BTW, there were no images of the 96-S.
Mike Hayes ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
Did anyone else notice at the Barber Half Everyman's Registry set there was a significant move yesterday? Cornhusker lept from the 6 slot to the 3 slot! It looks like he needs 2 more '58's for the perfect set!
Comments
Just noticed that Heritage is starting to list some high-end Barber coins for auction at ANA. Mostly I've noticed for the halves, but some quarters and dimes showing up. I note one of the three 04-S halves in PCGS 67, the ex-Duckor coin, and an 1892-O NGC MS68* CAC among some that really caught my attention. Saw more listing today, and wondering if a whole set is being auctioned. I have no idea whose coins those are, but the two already specifically mentioned have previously sold for over $100K each. There aren't many in the half series that have EVER sold for that much. I guess we can all stay tuned...
Hammered and slightly dirty. Nice.
I had no idea the 95s half was clashed. That's good to see.
<< <i> I had no idea the 95s half was clashed. That's good to see. >>
I purchased the one in the photo about a year ago. I've looked at all the '95 S Halves I could find to see if I could find another example with the clash lines in the ear- no luck (and I've looked at hundreds). It may be scarce, but I doubt it would carry any premium value.
It just occoured to me, all genuine 1896-S Quarters have
Clash Marks in Liberty's ear.
I need to get my 95-S Half out of mothballs and look
for the clash marks !
~~~~~~~~~~~~
Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
New Barber Purchases
It looks like a AU 58 to me; perhaps it has the right qualities for a plus?
I think there may be a little too much
chatter on the OBV for a Plus grade.
Excellent coin, regardless.
~~~~~~~~~~~~
Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
New Barber Purchases
<< <i>The Reverse carrys this coin, Jeff.
I think there may be a little too much
chatter on the OBV for a Plus grade.
Excellent coin, regardless. >>
Here's the obverse of my '07 O PC AU 58+ for comparison:
There's quite a bit of chatter on the obverse of this coin as well- perhaps not quite as much. I think it comes down to the mood of the graders that day....
Thanks again, JT !! [ 2015 ]
[ 2014 ]
~~~~~~~~~~~~
Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
New Barber Purchases
Pics for this AM, used to belong to my friend Dan, PC66:
l
It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
I had a box from PCGS delivered yesterday, 6 NGC slabbed Liberty 5C crossovers. All 6 crossed, 5 at the same grade. The '96 MS 64 crossed as a 63; it was in an old fat NGC slab. I've found the older NGC slabs have a tendency to be over graded compared to the more recent material. A couple of highlights:
An 1894; was in a NGC 63 now in a PCGS MS 63:
This coin has an interesting error on the reverse at "CENTS". There's a depression in the planchet, likely from a lamination that fell out. The interesting thing is how the "E" spans the crevice. I'm still trying to figure this one out.
Another nice coin from the crossovers is a 1912. It was NGC 65, now PCGS 65:
I like the colorful toning on this one.
<< <i>
MY EYES !! MY EYES !!! I THINK I'M BLINDED !!
Don't see this quality very often !!
Congrats Dan.
Jeff... Very nice cross over results !!
~~~~~~~~~~~~
Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
New Barber Purchases
I've got this one for sale
<< <i>
I've got this one for sale >>
Welcome to the Barber Thread - looking forward to hearing
from you - what particular Barber series you collect [?] - and
by all means ask as many questions as you'd like.
Even though your images did finally show up on the posting,
there is a Buy Sell Trade Forum that you can use to sell your
1913 Barber Quarter. ( By the way - you could use better images
if you ever hope to sell that coin ! ) Just sayin'.
~~~~~~~~~~~~
Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
New Barber Purchases
I have a great coin already of this date [ 1899 ] and had NO intentions of replacing it - and I still don't want
to replace it. But the other day - I got in touch with Glenn and mentioned I wanted this coin - regardless.
The REVERSE reminds me of Fire and Ice.
~~~~~~~~~~~~
Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
New Barber Purchases
hopsin - Welcome to the barber thread, and I agree with Mike, you will need better pics.
Mike - That's quite the reverse on your soon-to-be new half.
Pics for this AM, from my raw set:
l
It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
<< <i>I presume you're referring to the die clash of the shield inside the ear? I don't know all the coins with this (I'm mainly a half collector) but my 1895 S half has this going on....
Has anyone ever seen the clash inside the ear of a Barber Half before? Sorry to repeat the post, but I'm hoping some folks might take a look. I can't have the only one!
<< <i>I only have a couple halfs at the house. I couldn't find any with the clash. Even if they did have it, probably too much dirt to see it anyways.
Sounds like you need Q tips.
<< <i>I have Jeff. Not sure if I own it or sold it though. LOL....Time for Mike to bash me again about pictures!
No pictures no proof. It doesn't exist- sorry.
<< <i>
<< <i>I have Jeff. Not sure if I own it or sold it though. LOL....Time for Mike to bash me again about pictures!
No pictures no proof. It doesn't exist- sorry. >>
The coin I remember was a 95-S! If I sold it I probably have pics...but that would be in my last computer's harddrive that takes hours to search! It was an AU...perhaps it is my 58 in the bank....if I remember next time I go to the bank I will look.
<< <i>I have Jeff. Not sure if I own it or sold it though. LOL....Time for Mike to bash me again about pictures!
I can't say much - I can't image diddley - I am looking forward to getting my coins imaged and I plan on posting
after the FUN show next month. It all depends if Mike Valente can do all the edits in a reasonable amount of time.
A total amount of 135 coins - mostly my Halves - need imaging.
~~~~~~~~~~~~
Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
New Barber Purchases
I guess Mike was reading my last post - and he just finished imaging one of my newest coins
that I had holdered by our hosts.
~~~~~~~~~~~~
Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
New Barber Purchases
Mike - That's another beautiful '99.
Pics for this AM, one that used to be mine, N62:
l
It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Maybe in 100 years some of mine will look like that.
Pics for this AM, one from the Stash that hasn't been seen in quite a while, PC64:
l
It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Pics for this AM, a couple from my raw set:
l
It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
<< <i>If anyone who is a regular of this thread isn't a member of the Barber Coin Collector's Society (BCCS), now would be the time to consider membership. A new set of officers, led by John Frost, is now in place and the latest issue of the club's quarterly journal is just out. It is on high quality paper, with interesting articles by Tom Bush, Dave Earp, Bob Duzan, Marc Banks, Bryan Reger and John Frost. The BCCS maintains a website at www.BarberCoins.org, which has a wealth of information. (If I could get the link to work, I'd have put it here).q]
Barber Coin Collector Society
What Vern said.
No pics this AM, Photobucket doesn't seem to be working.
l
It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Latin American Collection
This is a tough date that doesn't come cheap. It replaces a PC 53 in my current set- not much of an upgrade, but I'm inching my way up.
This is one of the "Big Three" tough dates for the series. Nice AU coins are very tough to find in this date; I felt vey fortunate to find it.
Vern - I had a problem as well with Photobucket. I logged off and back on and it's fine now.
Jeff - that 1886 looks much nicer than a 53. My ex: PCI 53 cross to PCGS 58, doesn't look as nice !!
....the 01-O Half is right on the mark, a solid 55 and a nice one at that !!
Darrell - Now, I have to go on Liz's site and see what you are talking about.
Don't all jump at once... There is a 1896-S Quarter in PCGS 53 available as I type this.
For those who have CoinPlex - one was offered to a friend this morning at what I considered
a very fair price. I just don't have those funds available at the moment. Otherwise, all you'd see
is the images !! LOL
I did however have a nice chat with Tom Smith up in NY. Last night, I spotted a tough coin in AU, a 1909-S
also an AU 53. I left him a voice mail around 8:00 and sure enough, he called me this morning. We agreed
on a price, and I sent him funds - I expect the coin mi'd week, next.
Images are terrible, but Valente151 will take care of that.
I had a bit of a laugh, while I was getting these images into my lap top - I discovered that I used to have the same date in the same grade before !!
That must have been 15 years ago - as all I remember are MS coins of that date ! So, if anyone else has a 1909-S in PCGS AU 53 { Lenny ? } with this
serial number: 24443239 - you'll know where its been before !!
~~~~~~~~~~~~
Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
New Barber Purchases
A beautiful new pickup! Tom doesn't take great photos, but he's a great guy.
I agree the the '86 5C looks much nicer than a AU 53- I really don't see any wear on it. It was just recently graded, however- it's in the brand new holder. It seems like a good cantidate for reconsideration some time.
<< <i>Boosibri - love it, and can I ask what the turn around time is for PCGS Paris ?! >>
They have grading weeks once a quarter which I try and submit to so the turn around can be days depending on when you submit. Otherwise, regardless of tier it is about 2-3 weeks otherwise.
What is nice is that you can submit US and World coins on one submission since I guess they are all world coins unless your are French.
The bugger is that they only accept courier service which runs about 100 euro and the grading fees are higher at about 45 euro. I had a very tough gold coin to submit so I packaged several others with it. The gold coin went 62 which is a five figure profit from the price I paid in eastern europe. The 94-S 50c however is the one I will keep.
Latin American Collection
<< <i>I really enjoyed the new BCCS Journal. The new paper quality is a turn for the good. I was curious if it would change once John Frost took the helm. The articles were a great read. I really liked Tom's article on the 97-S Center MM's. >>
I agree and Most definitely an improvement!
Nice pickup, Justin. I love that circulated Cameo look.
Anxiously awaiting the others you alluded to.
Anyone inquire about that 1896-S Quarter I mentioned
yesterday ? My hands are tied unless I sell off stuff which
I prefer not to do.
~~~~~~~~~~~~
Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
New Barber Purchases
Nice coins being posted here the past couple days, congrats to all.
Mike - Can one only see that 96-S on coinplex?
l
It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Edit - Well that isn't working.
l
It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Justin nailed it, it's a dealers only site. You need to pay a fee
to join. A friend who is a major collector belongs; he sent me
the notice that 96-S in AU was available.
I thought possibly others might have access.
I have borrowed the sign on from a dealer friend
once or twice. It's wholesale - and I can't buy on
that site. Only dealers can. Or those with an account.
BTW, there were no images of the 96-S.
~~~~~~~~~~~~
Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
New Barber Purchases
Jeff - I'll look into Dropbox, thanks.
Pics for this PM, Paesan's newp, PC58:
l
It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Did anyone else notice at the Barber Half Everyman's Registry set there was a significant move yesterday? Cornhusker lept from the 6 slot to the 3 slot! It looks like he needs 2 more '58's for the perfect set!
I just checked out your friend Dan's 1913-S PC66 Barber Quarter. It really is a "one of a kind" (almost direct from the mint?) piece. WOW!