Thanks Mike and Jeff for the responses. I'm happy where the 97o resides as the old muted buckskin toning hides any remaining luster to warrant an AU grade.
I started a themed collection on the registry called Barbers of the Bayou, containing some of my O mint quarters and this half. It's tiny now but sure to grow, with a mix of .25 & .50 that I could never choose between to do an actual full set of either. I've just been way too busy for much fun with coins recently. But I do check in every few pages.
Really sweet 97o in 64.
And Mike's 98 philly is so wholesome.
Keep the Barber fires burning.
We're all born MS70. I'm about a Fine 15 right now.
Some great looking 97-O's being posted. My intuition about who bought the 97-O was correct. Set #16, not an everyman set! I think many of you don't get condition rarities! As an example of what I am talking about look at many off the CC dollars as well as the 03-O. The coin that stands out the most is the 98-O as very few were released into circulation. Of the several I have handled they are always snapped up for 63 money. A nice original circ of many of the cc's as well as the 98-O and 03-O will cost as much as a decent Unc! It's all about having a matched set!
I thought there were three sets that coin would end up in. That set was my second guess.
Darrell, I don't know if you comment was directed to me or not, but I do understand conditional rarity. If you go back and re-read my post, I stated that I didn't think THAT coin was worth the money spent. Purely my opinion.
Dogwood - You always impress me with the Barbers you find. It's like the key dates just seem to flock to you.
Vern - Lovely 05-O. That date is in my top three of favorites in the half set.
I knew Jeff wouldn't pay up, Ed talked to me about the coin and I told him my expectations, Someone else was above him and the winner ended up to be who I thought it would!
My comment was directed more at others! If Barber Half's get a tenth of the popularity Morgan Dollars do the condition rarities will go through the roof! There are a couple of dates I will pay more for a nice original VF than I will an AU at this point...and no I will not tell you what they are! You can't fake a hundred years of originality!
Darrell - I'm of the opinion that condition rarity is generally used with regard to a very common coin that happens to be rare in very high grade, like an 81-S Morgan in MS68. I guess using your definition, a Poor-1 81-S Morgan would be a condition rarity. And I imagine someone putting together a lowball set would pay way over 63 money for that Poor-1. To each their own.
Pics for this AM, another from Jim's collection, PC55:
Vern l It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
I'll post an image this AM; a new pickup for the Everyman Set. I've purchased 3 nice raw 1897 Halves over the last year hoping to get a 58; all 3 came back as 55's. I'm giving up on looking for the raw 58 so I purchased one in the slab.
1897 PCGS AU 58 50C:
It's an easy date and almost nothing for the Registry set, but I think it's a nice coin (albeit too white for most). It looks good in my diverse set!
Just a word to advise any Half Collectors that there are some really choice collector grades in the FUN Heritage Sale ( not my coins, but a friend's ) and if you have a moment, check out these once they open up the Catalog for public viewing:
1894-O in PCGS 58
1897-O in PCGS 25
1898-S in PCGS 53
1901-S in PCGS 50
1902-O in PCGS 55
1903-S in PCGS 55
1904-O in PCGS 53
1908-O in PCGS 55
1909-O in PCGS 53
1915-S in PCGS 58
A few weeks after the FUN auctions - the weekly Internet Only auctions will contain these:
1894-S in PCGS 55
1896-P in PCGS 53
1899-S in PCGS 53
1900-O in PCGS 50
1900-S in PCGS 55
1906-D in PCGS 55
1915-D in PCGS 58
Sorry, but I do not have images other than what Heritage is providing.
So far, the only images I have received are from the FUN auctions, not the
Weekly Internet auctions.
I have inspected all the coins and they are really choice for their grades. None of
these coins were ever sent to CAC, as my friend is not a member and I didn't want to
send them in fear they would not make the consignment deadline. IMHO, most would have
Green Beaned.
Thanks for reading. I believe it's only SPAM when they're your coins. This announcement
Is a Public Service announcement....
Mike Hayes ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
Darrell - You could be right, there is a revenue stream to be had by going to the 100 point scale.
Doug - The quality of your barber quarter collection is unrivaled. Thank you very much for allowing it to "stay in the family". I only wish I could afford to keep them all.
Pics for this AM, Doug's beauty that allowed me to complete my set, PC58:
Vern l It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Darrell - Can't say about barber halves, but there will be no shortage of homes for Doug's quarters. This level of quality doesn't come along every year (or decade).
Mike - Good looking 92-O, Congrats.
Pics for this AM, another from Jim's collection, PC45:
Vern l It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Comments
Dennis... That's a perfect 45 and I bet you didn't pay any $4700 for it either !! Lol
Jeff : Really nice 97-O too. Not that bad an idea carrying it around in your pants'
pocket for a while to show a bit of rub. You got it a good price.
Looking forward to get my newps in hand. They were shipped according to my HA email.
I also spent a few hours going over the FUN on line catalog. All my eggs will be in one basket.
Lots of stuff I'd love to bid on, but actually only need one Quarter to upgrade my AU set.
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Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
New Barber Purchases
Dennis... That's a perfect 45 and I bet you didn't pay any $4700 for it either
That's a GREAT looking '97 O. I think I wold call it an AU 50.
I started a themed collection on the registry called Barbers of the Bayou, containing some of my O mint quarters and this half. It's tiny now but sure to grow, with a mix of .25 & .50 that I could never choose between to do an actual full set of either. I've just been way too busy for much fun with coins recently. But I do check in every few pages.
Really sweet 97o in 64.
And Mike's 98 philly is so wholesome.
Keep the Barber fires burning.
Dennis - That's a really nice looking 45. Great find.
Pics for this AM, raw newp just back from the house, PC25:
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Nice 05-O Verne!
Darrell, I don't know if you comment was directed to me or not, but I do understand conditional rarity. If you go back and re-read my post, I stated that I didn't think THAT coin was worth the money spent. Purely my opinion.
Dogwood - You always impress me with the Barbers you find. It's like the key dates just seem to flock to you.
Vern - Lovely 05-O. That date is in my top three of favorites in the half set.
I knew Jeff wouldn't pay up, Ed talked to me about the coin and I told him my expectations, Someone else was above him and the winner ended up to be who I thought it would!
My comment was directed more at others!
Pics for this AM, another from Jim's collection, PC55:
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Sure are a lot of nice coins posted lately
NOBLE REGISTRY
Paesan
Dave...hope to meet you! I'm in the front of the Budget Section.
Lenny...got a table?
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Dave - Good to hear from you. No FUN for me this year.
No pics for this AM, Photobucket not working for me.
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1897 PCGS AU 58 50C:
It's an easy date and almost nothing for the Registry set, but I think it's a nice coin (albeit too white for most). It looks good in my diverse set!
Congrats!
Paesan
Jeff, Nice strike and minimal marks. I like it! Needs some skin.
Congrats!
Paesan
The coin has plenty of original skin- it's just white with a slight bronze tint. Do you have a problem with white skin?
Latin American Collection
I just bought an 01-S 50C which may go AU58 overseas... nice coin with original surfaces. Pics to follow in a few days!
Was it a coin a guy from Italy had on ebay? I was suspicious of that one.
Look forward to seeing you Lenny
Looks good to me Jeff!
Verne! 100 point grading scale.
Latin American Collection
Just a word to advise any Half Collectors that there are some really choice collector grades in the FUN Heritage Sale ( not my coins, but a friend's ) and if you have a moment, check out these once they open up the Catalog for public viewing:
1894-O in PCGS 58
1897-O in PCGS 25
1898-S in PCGS 53
1901-S in PCGS 50
1902-O in PCGS 55
1903-S in PCGS 55
1904-O in PCGS 53
1908-O in PCGS 55
1909-O in PCGS 53
1915-S in PCGS 58
A few weeks after the FUN auctions - the weekly Internet Only auctions will contain these:
1894-S in PCGS 55
1896-P in PCGS 53
1899-S in PCGS 53
1900-O in PCGS 50
1900-S in PCGS 55
1906-D in PCGS 55
1915-D in PCGS 58
Sorry, but I do not have images other than what Heritage is providing.
So far, the only images I have received are from the FUN auctions, not the
Weekly Internet auctions.
I have inspected all the coins and they are really choice for their grades. None of
these coins were ever sent to CAC, as my friend is not a member and I didn't want to
send them in fear they would not make the consignment deadline. IMHO, most would have
Green Beaned.
Thanks for reading. I believe it's only SPAM when they're your coins. This announcement
Is a Public Service announcement....
~~~~~~~~~~~~
Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
New Barber Purchases
Sandwich man - The eagle has left the nest.
Latin American Collection
Paesan
Wow, I might do a coin trip overseas, if I wasn't concerned about getting blown up.
Paesan
I see it as looking at the risk reward ratio. With coins like that out there the risk of being BLOWN up seems worth it.....
Boosibri - Look forward to seeing pics of the 01-S, that '05 is a beaut.
Mike - Thanks for the heads up.
Justin - Thanks, the lady is traveling east, been on the road since Friday.
Pics for this AM, newp into Paesan's Stash, PC64:br>
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Congratulations on the new additions to your collection! And once again, thank you!!
Doug
Doug
Doug - The quality of your barber quarter collection is unrivaled. Thank you very much for allowing it to "stay in the family". I only wish I could afford to keep them all.
Pics for this AM, Doug's beauty that allowed me to complete my set, PC58:
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Sorry to see you have retired your amazing set of Quarters and I wish you all the best.
Vern....Congrats, that is a stunning 1907-O- and I look forward to see what other goodies
you have added to your newly completed set ...Congratulations are in order.
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Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
New Barber Purchases
Doug
Loved the look...its actually graded a bit lower than my primary slot filler:
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Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
New Barber Purchases
Darrell - Can't say about barber halves, but there will be no shortage of homes for Doug's quarters. This level of quality doesn't come along every year (or decade).
Mike - Good looking 92-O, Congrats.
Pics for this AM, another from Jim's collection, PC45:
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I think Jim's halves rival Doug's quarters.
I have found that the 05-S Half is extremely difficult to locate as nice as Jim's.
My XF 45 in my current set doesn't hold a candle to that coin.
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Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
New Barber Purchases
Sorry to hear that you are retiring from the Barber Quarter circuit. Your eye as your set are both great.
Best Wishes,
Craig
Doug
Pics for this AM, newp into Paesan's Stash, PC58:
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