Lenny- You're crossing them to increase3 their value in the marketplace, so the jokes not on you at all!
On the opposite hand when I sent my 11 AU 58 Barber Halves in for "+" only consideration they sent the coins back the same day received (regular tier). I really had to wonder if they even looked at them (all 11 failed).
I added a MS "V" Nickel today - common as they get - but - its a nicely struck and lustrous coin - and in an older holder - nice toning - and nothing too disturbing on its surfaces....
First off - I thought it was a 64... not flashy enough for a 65 ....
Surprise, surprise....
Mike Hayes ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
Originally posted by: JeffMTampa Lenny- You're crossing them to increase3 their value in the marketplace, so the jokes not on you at all!
On the opposite hand when I sent my 11 AU 58 Barber Halves in for "+" only consideration they sent the coins back the same day received (regular tier). I really had to wonder if they even looked at them (all 11 failed).
This reminds me of the CAC submission I made last year - I carefully cherry picked what I thought were the perfect coins for the grade - all solid, IMHO.
A total of 26 Halves sent in with a variety of grades.... I got a 100% score. None of them CAC'd.
Most of the Quarters and almost all of the Dimes CAC'd - but - for what ever reason, not one half.
This year, I sent in the rest of my halves - none I thought were that strong for their grade.... and I got 60% acceptance. Go figure.
Mike Hayes ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
Beautiful looking Quarter, Vern It looks better than a 62 to me. Now clean up the reverse of that slab!
Mike- are you going to keep the 19ll 5C in the slab or crack it? It's a lock 64; maybe a 65 as you say. Perhaps the Registry Set should give Bonus Points for OGH to keep them intact?
Mike - I haven't gotten around to anything but halves yet, but like the darker tone of the nickel a lot. I think toning brightly colored or nice subtle browns really make for pleasant looking pieces.
Mike- are you going to keep the 19ll 5C in the slab or crack it? It's a lock 64; maybe a 65 as you say. Perhaps the Registry Set should give Bonus Points for OGH to keep them intact?
I'll decide that once I have it in hand. The upgrade to a 64 isn't worth the expense of resubmitting it. I might send it to CAC and be done with it.
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Vern, Called customer service, their finalizers are a "little behind." Said it would be done next week. I told them that they said that 3 weeks ago. Who knows?
Paesan - I guess that means that all the coins that have been going through economy and 5-day that met their normal turnaround time, don't get looked at by finalizers. I can believe that.
Pics for this AM, from Milo's collection, PC40:
Vern l It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Originally posted by: paesan Vern, Called customer service, their finalizers are a "little behind." Said it would be done next week. I told them that they said that 3 weeks ago. Who knows?
Nice 11-S!
My Economy submission entered into the PCGS system on May 3 was graded yesterday. Nothing exciting in there; just a Proof '03 Nickel, a bunch of 55/ 58 Barber Dimes, a few Barber Quarters to upgrade, and some spare Halves to sell. It took 33 business days.
Vern... I meant to compliment you on your 11-S Quarter. Very attractive coin.
Hard to believe the lengthy time it's taking to get coins graded. I have a few coins needing to get submitted... I was planning on an economy submission - now, not so sure.
I was fortunate to preview a group of MS 67 Quarters from my friend, SROTAG, and these are duplicates from the # 1 set. Nothing has been finalized, so, I'll keep the dates quiet until the deal is set in cement.
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Looks like one of my contacts is sending me two upgrades for my Quarter collection - which is a surprise to say the least !
I'm getting a 1900- Phila in PCGS 58 and a 1909-S in PCGS 55. No images - but - really looking forward to at least seeing them as I have these in AU 55 and AU 53 respectively.
Craig... Nice looking coins - and Vern ... Love the Proof V Nickel !!
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Well I guess I should stop complaining. Grades have arrived, 5 for 5 with one upgrade on my crosses. Only one Barber in the group though, an 08-O quarter to complete my set. ?? Previous NGC 58 now PC 58.
I thought for sure I'd get a downgrade or a DNC. I'll have to send the finalizers a box of chocolates!
Originally posted by: paesan Well I guess I should stop complaining. Grades have arrived, 5 for 5 with one upgrade on my crosses. Only one Barber in the group though, an 08-O quarter to complete my set. ?? Previous NGC 58 now PC 58.
I thought for sure I'd get a downgrade or a DNC. I'll have to send the finalizers a box of chocolates!
Paesan
Congrats Lenny! Good things come to those that wait!!
Have to compliment Labelman - his 02-O Quarter has a lot of eye appeal. He has a hundred good stories about "back in the day" when he was a coin dealer in the Metro NYC area. I could listen to him for hours. Lots of anecdotal observations.
Milo's 1903-O Quarter is also quite nice. Good pick up.
Vern, re: the 1900-O, it's no longer a sleeper. It's twice the price of its sister "S" . If I have images of my older lower graded AU's, I'll attach them. As mentioned, I don't have images of the newps....I should have the newps in hand by next Tuesday.
A good friend had some really nice Quarters sent to him on approval. One coin of which I am very anamored with is the 1902-O in PCGS 66+ CAC .... I don't think he'd mind if I posted it here, considering he finalized the deal and bought it.
Here's the Gardner 1902-O - ex: NGC 66 - now: PCGS 66+ / CAC
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Lenny - Congrats on completing your Quarter set with the 08-O ! Who would have ever thought that would be your last coin - or - are you planning on any upgrades ?
I did some digging - as my Lap Top is like scrambled eggs - who knows what is where: My 08-O - which I got at Great Collections three years ago:
Can't say I'm in love with it ... need to find a nicer one ! ...after posting the 1902-O in 66+ above - I don't feel so great looking at my 58 - 1908-O !!
I bought this 64+ / nice coin - but I really wanted a toned AU 58
I recently reconsigned it back with Heritage for the ANA Anaheim sale....
Mike Hayes ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
Mike, I recently sold two 08-O quarters. Technically, my set has been complete for a while, but I never bothered crossing my NGC 08-O to satisfy my PCGS registry. When I decided to get the 1907-D designated as a DDO, I threw in a batch of type coins in garbage holders to fill the package. The 08-O quarter was included.
For a while I toyed with the idea of doing a secret NGC set, but that idea is long gone.
As for the 1900-S vs. 1900-O, my opinion is the S is a common coin, the O is semi-key in AU, and price should be doubled for an equally eye appealing example...so a nice 58 would be 300$ for an S and 600$ for an O.
Craig - I really like the look of your 02-O as well, very nice.
Paesan - CONGRATULATIONS on completing your set and what a set!! Going 5 for 5 on the submissions ... well, let's just say you deserved some good news given your extended wait.
Mike - Nice 08-D and Vern deserves the credit on my newp 03-0 as he's the one who hooked me up with that nice example. I starred at the Gardner 02-O so long my screen saver came on ...
Milo
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What?!?! No Barber quarters in the mail today!?!? ... "heavy sigh" ...
I purchased a raw 1894 S Barber Quarter a few weeks ago on eBay from the Czech Republic for $80. The listing photos were OK, but not great. One never knows what's coming in the mail- here it is:
There's a very interesting CUD in the top loop of the last "S" in STATES. Anyone seen this before?
I'll be sending it off to PCGS in a few day with a bunch of Barber (and some Seated) material for grading. I'm guessing it will come back in a 53 holder; not bad for $80. It hopefully will fill a blank hole in my slowly growing set.
On the Everyman's Barber Half front Brad Spelt passed Darrell to the top spot by 1/100 of a point. Just in time for the awards! Brad just received a LOT of 58+ grades; it makes me dizzy! I feel bad for Darrell-if I had a plus Half I would throw it his way, but I don't. Can anyone help out a Board member?
Paesan, congrats on completing your quarter set! One heck of an accomplishment...and the quality of coins you've assembled makes it all the more impressive. Heckuva job well done!
Always looking for tougher PSA 10's of Nolan Arenado, Alex Bregman, Mookie Betts, Francisco Lindor, and Mike Trout.
JT, Thank you very much. I had a LOT of help from my buddies, and as I've said before, I'm merely the curator. It was never my ambition to be atop the leader board. I'm honored, really, to be considered when these wonderful coins change hands. It's been a great ride!
Mike - I think your 08-O in 58 has a nice original look. Good luck with your HA sale.
Paesan - Major league congratulations on attaining #1 all-time with your everyman quarter collection. It's especially noteworthy since you've gone after eye appealing original coins, rather than just the highest number on the slab.
Jeff - The Czech Republic? Barbers are everywhere. And I have a feeling Darrell will regain the barber half title shortly.
Pics for this AM, one of the many finds Paesan has made to reach #1, PC58+:
Vern l It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Jeff, The tears came gushing out when I saw this yesterday morning! I would like to know how many submissions it took Brad to get there. They actually +'d his 97-O! I have been hunting and watching for months for any plus grades! There are several that should be available but I can't find them. Tis definitely splitting hairs at this point! 1 common date I believe would place me back on top...maybe! I still think I have 5 or 10 in my set that should be +'d! Maybe I'll submit them again this fall.
PS if someone knocks off one of Brad's top pops would put me back too...of course someone could knock off another of mine! I paid big money for a top pop only to have Brad knock it down.
I had the opportunity to go over Brad's set - as he had purchased a dozen or so of my Halves back in August, 2011 auction in Chicago / ANA sale. It's interesting to see some of my 58's are now in 58+'s ...ie: my old 1904-S....
I have another 9 AU 58's that one of these days, need to be sent in for 58 "+" reconsideration. I wonder if they'll look at some of my others as well for a plus designation. I have a few 53's & 55's that deserve some TLC "+" notations !!
Had an interesting day today; a friend offered me his AU 55 - 1914-S Quarter ( PCGS ) - which just about puts my collection on standstill. When I started the Quarter set, I decided not to shoot for "the Big Three". I have a few coins that I'd like to upgrade - but I have been hunting far and wide for a few of these Quarters. Today, I received a nice 1900 Phila issue Quarter in PCGS 58 - it's already packed up ready to go to CAC. I have a few other coins going to CAC - mostly Barber Dimes and V Nickels. I have to wait for two other coins to get delivered before I do any further submissions to CAC .
The post man also delivered my new 1903-O Dime in PC 62 - also wrapped up and ready for CAC ... Looks much nicer, IMHO, more like a 64.
My YN Photographer - Valente151 - was busy all day at our mutual friend's home, SROTAG ( Dave W. ) and he imaged close to a few hundred coins. Valente151 will be posting his handiwork within a few weeks - and I think we'll be in for a real treat.
If anyone will be at FUN, SROTAG and Valente151 will be either in lot viewing or wandering the Bourse Floor. I have decided to pass on this year's Summer FUN show. I have made arrangements for Heritage to call me when the only coin I want is up for auction. I'll be very happy if no one bids me up ... I'm not going to Jinx myself by saying what it is. SROTAG has already told me that the coin is mine as no one is crazy enough to overbid my max. I hope his estimation is correct.
Ok... Hope everyone is enjoying their Summer. It's hot here in Naples, but the Gulf breezes make it tolerable.... The dogs enjoy their park - and they've made lots of friends. It's been hard to gauge when to go, because of the rain clouds that show up in a moments notice. It can be beautiful here at home and twenty minutes away ( where the park is ) could be raining.
Ok...have fun with your coins ... And I wouldn't worry about being displaced in the Everyman's set. After all, DK, you do have a complete set for every grade imaginable.
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Thanks, Vern. I remember my old 05-O with great fondness as it was a bear to find
and not exactly as tough as the 97-O ( which was a nice 55. )
Milo's 1896-S Quarter in F12 is stunning ! Very solid for the grade and perfect surfaces. Not many survived looking that good.
I heard from SROTAG last night - seems Valente151 worked his tail off all day and has left the job of editing for his free time at home.
Valente sent me teaser image on my cell phone this morning. Just an Obverse image of a 1908 Half Dollar - I can only guess which one : 1908-D in MS 67. Wow !
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I was the fortunate bidder on a 1909-S Quarter - PCGS 55 - thru David Kahn on eBay. I thought my end price was fair - and it didn't hammered as badly as I thought it might.
Knowing how tough this date is I don't mind having a duplicate. My best one is a 63 - and it's just plain amazing - the nicest one I've ever seen.
AU 55 - eBay auction - Dave Kahn
MS 63 - Goldberg auction - June, 2015
Image by Valente151
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Mike - I see your 05-O half is now a 58+ in the Cornhusker set. If any coin deserves a plus, that one does. Congratulations on the two 09-S qtr newps. And I think your 09-S in 63 is the nicest one I've seen also. I would like to see it in hand some day.
Pics for this AM, my 09-S qtr, which came from Paesan's Stash, PC64. Thanks Lenny.
Vern l It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Paesan - CONGRATULATIONS on your #1 All-Time Everyman's Barber Quarter Collection!! A great collection for a great guy ... well done.
Vern - Thank you for posting the pics of my 96-S in F12 OGH. This is one of my favorite coins of my set and really my favorite date/mintmark. I will gladly keep this one until I find the right XF/AU example.
Mike - Thank you for the compliment on my 96-S. I agree that I think it is about as good as it gets with an F12 barber quarter. Congrats on your newp 09-S in 55 from David Kahn. I almost gave you some competition on that one, but I decided to stick with my 53 for now. Again, congrats, and it is a very nice coin.
Milo
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What?!?! No Barber quarters in the mail today!?!? ... "heavy sigh" ...
Vern - I would be happy to bring the 1909-S "P 63" to the next BCCS meeting at Winter FUN. Its as special as any coin I have seen - it has the look of a 67+ IMHO. It just has a few inobtrusive marks keeping it in a 63 grade.
I believe FUN is going to be at a venue in Ft Lauderdale next January. I live about an hour and a half away. I may just commute back and forth for a few days - I'll decide later. I have the dogs to consider. They'll be fine in their pens for 6 hrs - that only gives me about three hours at the show each day. Maybe better to kennel them for that show.
Congrats Lenny for the Everyman Top Spot. I know exactly how hard you've worked to get your set to the level its in. As you said - " with a little help from your friends"
Speaking of which, a good friend is allowing me to take his duplicate 1914-S - in PCGS 55:
This coin should be familiar to many Barber Quarter collectors .... especially Vern and Paesan.
I'm extremely pleased with this transaction - more than I thought I could have realized.
I'm also taking his duplicate 1895-Phila Quarter as he bought a nicer one which was already CAC - and has richer toning - I have a MS 63 - which I may sell off one of these days and just keep the 58:
Here is my old 1895 - PC 58 - sold 8/2011:
Mike Hayes ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
Milo -Your 1896-S F12 really is just about perfect for the grade. Great coin. I hate to repeat myself but here is a re-post of my 1896-S PC58. (Thought you might enjoy seeing it.)
Craig - OMG ... what a beautiful 96-S in 58. A real dream coin!! One day I would LOVE to have a coin like this one. Thanks for sharing the pics again.
Mike - Congrats on the 14-S in 55 (very, very nice), and that 95 in 58 ... what a gem!! I think it's literally a perfect 58 IMHO. That is really my kind of look.
Milo
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What?!?! No Barber quarters in the mail today!?!? ... "heavy sigh" ...
Thank you all for the congrats on the #1 set. I'll continue to downplay it though. In the end, it's just numbers on plastic, and better sets have been assembled.
Mike, congrats on your 09-S in 55. Milo and I had a brief discussion about it and we both liked it, and we had agreed to let him bid. Turns out he didn't, and you ended up with a very good buy IMO and I'm happy that someone here took it down at a very good price.
Also, the 14-S in 55 does not look familiar, but I did sell or trade an AU to Walt a number of years back, with a spot on the obverse. He had it restored. Perhaps that's the coin?
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On the opposite hand when I sent my 11 AU 58 Barber Halves in for "+" only consideration they sent the coins back the same day received (regular tier). I really had to wonder if they even looked at them (all 11 failed).
I added a MS "V" Nickel today - common as they get -
but - its a nicely struck and lustrous coin - and in an older
holder - nice toning - and nothing too disturbing on its surfaces....
First off - I thought it was a 64... not flashy enough for a 65 ....
Surprise, surprise....
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Lenny- You're crossing them to increase3 their value in the marketplace, so the jokes not on you at all!
On the opposite hand when I sent my 11 AU 58 Barber Halves in for "+" only consideration they sent the coins back the same day received (regular tier). I really had to wonder if they even looked at them (all 11 failed).
This reminds me of the CAC submission I made last year - I carefully cherry picked what I thought were the perfect coins for the grade - all solid, IMHO.
A total of 26 Halves sent in with a variety of grades.... I got a 100% score.
None of them CAC'd.
Most of the Quarters and almost all of the Dimes CAC'd - but - for what ever reason,
not one half.
This year, I sent in the rest of my halves - none I thought were that strong for their
grade.... and I got 60% acceptance. Go figure.
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Mike - Nice looking V Nickel. And CAC is a roll of the dice just like the TPG's. Who ever knows?????
Pics for this AM, not a newp, but an under-rated date IMO, PC62:
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Mike- are you going to keep the 19ll 5C in the slab or crack it? It's a lock 64; maybe a 65 as you say. Perhaps the Registry Set should give Bonus Points for OGH to keep them intact?
Mike - I haven't gotten around to anything but halves yet, but like the darker tone of the nickel a lot. I think toning brightly colored or nice subtle browns really make for pleasant looking pieces.
Dave
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Mike- are you going to keep the 19ll 5C in the slab or crack it? It's a lock 64; maybe a 65 as you say. Perhaps the Registry Set should give Bonus Points for OGH to keep them intact?
I'll decide that once I have it in hand. The upgrade to a 64 isn't worth the expense
of resubmitting it. I might send it to CAC and be done with it.
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Nice 11-S!
Paesan - I guess that means that all the coins that have been going through economy and 5-day that met their normal turnaround time, don't get looked at by finalizers. I can believe that.
Pics for this AM, from Milo's collection, PC40:
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Vern, Called customer service, their finalizers are a "little behind." Said it would be done next week. I told them that they said that 3 weeks ago. Who knows?
Nice 11-S!
My Economy submission entered into the PCGS system on May 3 was graded yesterday. Nothing exciting in there; just a Proof '03 Nickel, a bunch of 55/ 58 Barber Dimes, a few Barber Quarters to upgrade, and some spare Halves to sell. It took 33 business days.
Vern... I meant to compliment you on your 11-S Quarter.
Very attractive coin.
Hard to believe the lengthy time it's taking to get coins
graded. I have a few coins needing to get submitted...
I was planning on an economy submission - now, not so sure.
I was fortunate to preview a group of MS 67 Quarters from my
friend, SROTAG, and these are duplicates from the # 1 set.
Nothing has been finalized, so, I'll keep the dates quiet until
the deal is set in cement.
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New Barber Purchases
This was a raw eBay find back in July 2012. Although a simple date, I've always liked this coin- I wish I had a set full of them.
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Vern.... That 1909-S sure is sweet...& one of my favorite dates.
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...A couple of pick-ups
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Craig - Nice toughie newp.
Pics for this AM, from Milo's collection, PC45:
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NOBLE REGISTRY
Vern - the 11-S and 09-S Barber quarters are sweet.
Craig - your images aren't too bad, much better than I could drum-up.
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What?!?! No Barber quarters in the mail today!?!? ... "heavy sigh" ...
Craig - you're developing into a very decent photographer !! Congrats on your NEWPS !!
I stumbled across this Quarter - and although I bought Don Willis' AU 58 - this one
looks almost as nice. [ but for half the price ]
Don's coin did not CAC - maybe this one will.
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Paesan - Maybe the finalizer called in sick this week.
Mike - Congrats on the newp. Sounds like you can cost average your Surf City purchase down some.
Pics for this AM, newp into Elmo's type set, PC PR65CAM:
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PC58
for my Quarter collection - which is a surprise to say the least !
I'm getting a 1900- Phila in PCGS 58 and a 1909-S in PCGS 55.
No images - but - really looking forward to at least seeing them as I
have these in AU 55 and AU 53 respectively.
Craig... Nice looking coins - and Vern ... Love the Proof V Nickel !!
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Mike, you're making a lot of improvements in your sets this year!
I thought for sure I'd get a downgrade or a DNC. I'll have to send the finalizers a box of chocolates!
Paesan
Mike - Hope they both meet your expectations. 00-O is way under-rated IMO.
Paesan - Congratulations on batting 1000, and an upgrade. Maybe it took so long cause the finalizers had to get that cleared with somebody.
Pics for this AM, from Milo's collection, PC55:
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Well I guess I should stop complaining. Grades have arrived, 5 for 5 with one upgrade on my crosses. Only one Barber in the group though, an 08-O quarter to complete my set. ?? Previous NGC 58 now PC 58.
I thought for sure I'd get a downgrade or a DNC. I'll have to send the finalizers a box of chocolates!
Paesan
Congrats Lenny! Good things come to those that wait!!
Craig - really like the 02-O, nice color.
Vern - Can always count on you posting something nice during my coin purchasing drought.
Dave
NOBLE REGISTRY
He has a hundred good stories about "back in the day" when he was a
coin dealer in the Metro NYC area. I could listen to him for hours. Lots
of anecdotal observations.
Milo's 1903-O Quarter is also quite nice. Good pick up.
Vern, re: the 1900-O, it's no longer a sleeper. It's twice the price of its sister "S" .
If I have images of my older lower graded AU's, I'll attach them. As mentioned,
I don't have images of the newps....I should have the newps in hand by next Tuesday.
A good friend had some really nice Quarters sent to him on approval. One coin of which
I am very anamored with is the 1902-O in PCGS 66+ CAC .... I don't think he'd mind if
I posted it here, considering he finalized the deal and bought it.
Here's the Gardner 1902-O - ex: NGC 66 - now: PCGS 66+ / CAC
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ever thought that would be your last coin - or - are you planning on any upgrades ?
I did some digging - as my Lap Top is like scrambled eggs - who knows what is where:
My 08-O - which I got at Great Collections three years ago:
Can't say I'm in love with it ... need to find a nicer one !
...after posting the 1902-O in 66+ above - I don't feel so
great looking at my 58 - 1908-O !!
I bought this 64+ / nice coin - but I really wanted a toned AU 58
I recently reconsigned it back with Heritage for the ANA Anaheim sale....
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For a while I toyed with the idea of doing a secret NGC set, but that idea is long gone.
As for the 1900-S vs. 1900-O, my opinion is the S is a common coin, the O is semi-key in AU, and price should be doubled for an equally eye appealing example...so a nice 58 would be 300$ for an S and 600$ for an O.
Paesan
Paesan - CONGRATULATIONS on completing your set and what a set!! Going 5 for 5 on the submissions ... well, let's just say you deserved some good news given your extended wait.
Mike - Nice 08-D and Vern deserves the credit on my newp 03-0 as he's the one who hooked me up with that nice example. I starred at the Gardner 02-O so long my screen saver came on ...
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What?!?! No Barber quarters in the mail today!?!? ... "heavy sigh" ...
There's a very interesting CUD in the top loop of the last "S" in STATES. Anyone seen this before?
I'll be sending it off to PCGS in a few day with a bunch of Barber (and some Seated) material for grading. I'm guessing it will come back in a 53 holder; not bad for $80. It hopefully will fill a blank hole in my slowly growing set.
On the Everyman's Barber Half front Brad Spelt passed Darrell to the top spot by 1/100 of a point. Just in time for the awards! Brad just received a LOT of 58+ grades; it makes me dizzy! I feel bad for Darrell-if I had a plus Half I would throw it his way, but I don't. Can anyone help out a Board member?
Always looking for tougher PSA 10's of Nolan Arenado, Alex Bregman, Mookie Betts, Francisco Lindor, and Mike Trout.
Paesan
Mike - I think your 08-O in 58 has a nice original look. Good luck with your HA sale.
Paesan - Major league congratulations on attaining #1 all-time with your everyman quarter collection. It's especially noteworthy since you've gone after eye appealing original coins, rather than just the highest number on the slab.
Jeff - The Czech Republic? Barbers are everywhere. And I have a feeling Darrell will regain the barber half title shortly.
Pics for this AM, one of the many finds Paesan has made to reach #1, PC58+:
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SeaShells!
Jeff, The tears came gushing out when I saw this yesterday morning!
PS if someone knocks off one of Brad's top pops would put me back too...of course someone could knock off another of mine! I paid big money for a top pop only to have Brad knock it down.
I had the opportunity to go over Brad's set - as he had
purchased a dozen or so of my Halves back in August, 2011
auction in Chicago / ANA sale. It's interesting to see some of
my 58's are now in 58+'s ...ie: my old 1904-S....
I have another 9 AU 58's that one of these days, need to be sent
in for 58 "+" reconsideration. I wonder if they'll look at some of my
others as well for a plus designation. I have a few 53's & 55's that
deserve some TLC "+" notations !!
Had an interesting day today; a friend offered me his AU 55 - 1914-S
Quarter ( PCGS ) - which just about puts my collection on standstill.
When I started the Quarter set, I decided not to shoot for "the Big Three".
I have a few coins that I'd like to upgrade - but I have been hunting
far and wide for a few of these Quarters. Today, I received a nice 1900
Phila issue Quarter in PCGS 58 - it's already packed up ready to go to
CAC. I have a few other coins going to CAC - mostly Barber Dimes and
V Nickels. I have to wait for two other coins to get delivered before I do
any further submissions to CAC .
The post man also delivered my new 1903-O Dime in PC 62 - also wrapped up
and ready for CAC ... Looks much nicer, IMHO, more like a 64.
My YN Photographer - Valente151 - was busy all day at our mutual friend's home,
SROTAG ( Dave W. ) and he imaged close to a few hundred coins. Valente151 will
be posting his handiwork within a few weeks - and I think we'll be in for a real treat.
If anyone will be at FUN, SROTAG and Valente151 will be either in lot viewing or
wandering the Bourse Floor. I have decided to pass on this year's Summer FUN show.
I have made arrangements for Heritage to call me when the only coin I want is up
for auction. I'll be very happy if no one bids me up ... I'm not going to Jinx myself by
saying what it is. SROTAG has already told me that the coin is mine as no one is crazy
enough to overbid my max. I hope his estimation is correct.
Ok... Hope everyone is enjoying their Summer. It's hot here in Naples, but the Gulf breezes
make it tolerable.... The dogs enjoy their park - and they've made lots of friends. It's been hard
to gauge when to go, because of the rain clouds that show up in a moments notice. It can be
beautiful here at home and twenty minutes away ( where the park is ) could be raining.
Ok...have fun with your coins ... And I wouldn't worry about being displaced in the Everyman's set.
After all, DK, you do have a complete set for every grade imaginable.
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Mike - I recall your 05-O from that 2011 sale. What a beauty it was.
Pics for this AM, good looking key from Milo's collection, PC12 in an OGH:
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and not exactly as tough as the 97-O ( which was a nice 55. )
Milo's 1896-S Quarter in F12 is stunning ! Very solid for the grade and perfect surfaces.
Not many survived looking that good.
I heard from SROTAG last night - seems Valente151 worked his tail off all day
and has left the job of editing for his free time at home.
Valente sent me teaser image on my cell phone this morning. Just an Obverse
image of a 1908 Half Dollar - I can only guess which one : 1908-D in MS 67.
Wow !
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David Kahn on eBay. I thought my end price was fair - and it didn't
hammered as badly as I thought it might.
Knowing how tough this date is I don't mind having a duplicate. My
best one is a 63 - and it's just plain amazing - the nicest one I've ever seen.
AU 55 - eBay auction - Dave Kahn
MS 63 - Goldberg auction - June, 2015
Image by Valente151
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Pics for this AM, my 09-S qtr, which came from Paesan's Stash, PC64. Thanks Lenny.
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Vern - Thank you for posting the pics of my 96-S in F12 OGH. This is one of my favorite coins of my set and really my favorite date/mintmark. I will gladly keep this one until I find the right XF/AU example.
Mike - Thank you for the compliment on my 96-S. I agree that I think it is about as good as it gets with an F12 barber quarter. Congrats on your newp 09-S in 55 from David Kahn. I almost gave you some competition on that one, but I decided to stick with my 53 for now. Again, congrats, and it is a very nice coin.
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What?!?! No Barber quarters in the mail today!?!? ... "heavy sigh" ...
Vern - I would be happy to bring the 1909-S "P 63" to the next BCCS meeting at Winter FUN.
Its as special as any coin I have seen - it has the look of a 67+ IMHO. It just has a few
inobtrusive marks keeping it in a 63 grade.
I believe FUN is going to be at a venue in Ft Lauderdale next January. I live about an hour
and a half away. I may just commute back and forth for a few days - I'll decide later.
I have the dogs to consider. They'll be fine in their pens for 6 hrs - that only gives me
about three hours at the show each day. Maybe better to kennel them for that show.
Congrats Lenny for the Everyman Top Spot. I know exactly how hard you've worked
to get your set to the level its in. As you said - " with a little help from your friends"
Speaking of which, a good friend is allowing me to take his duplicate 1914-S - in PCGS 55:
This coin should be familiar to many Barber Quarter collectors ....
especially Vern and Paesan.
I'm extremely pleased with this transaction - more than I thought I could have realized.
I'm also taking his duplicate 1895-Phila Quarter as he bought a nicer one which was
already CAC - and has richer toning - I have a MS 63 - which I may sell off one of these
days and just keep the 58:
Here is my old 1895 - PC 58 - sold 8/2011:
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Craig - OMG ... what a beautiful 96-S in 58. A real dream coin!! One day I would LOVE to have a coin like this one. Thanks for sharing the pics again.
Mike - Congrats on the 14-S in 55 (very, very nice), and that 95 in 58 ... what a gem!! I think it's literally a perfect 58 IMHO. That is really my kind of look.
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What?!?! No Barber quarters in the mail today!?!? ... "heavy sigh" ...
Mike, congrats on your 09-S in 55. Milo and I had a brief discussion about it and we both liked it, and we had agreed to let him bid. Turns out he didn't, and you ended up with a very good buy IMO and I'm happy that someone here took it down at a very good price.
Also, the 14-S in 55 does not look familiar, but I did sell or trade an AU to Walt a number of years back, with a spot on the obverse. He had it restored. Perhaps that's the coin?
Paesan