Jeff - Congratulations on being nominated for virtual album of the year.
Also, congratulations to Joe W for his nomination as well. It's great that two barber collections are recognized. IMO, it attests to the beauty and desirability of barber coinage collections.
Mike - Good to see that you acquired your type 1 92-S.
Craig - You are more than holding your own when it comes to "hauling in the gold". I look forward to seeing pics of your 07-S in 53.
Yorkshireman - How about AU halves that look like the one below?
Pics for this AM, newp into Jim's collection, PC53:
Vern l It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
I like that minus grade idea. That's hilarious! Imagine a set of 58 minuses, complete with dips, dings, scratches and hairlines! Lord knows I've owned my fair share. Hilarious!
...and then we could start sending our minus coins to CAC for seal of negative approval for the bottom 10% on the eye appeal scale. Maybe some drab color bean like lifeless grey or ca-ca brown. Then again, it would be worth as much as a green bean. After all, CAC spelled backwards is still CAC.
I decided to make an offer on this non CAC AU 53 as I have a CAC XF 45 - The offer was accepted.
The new 53 isn't CAC [ yet ] .... and I am on the fence on it - I like the immediate eye appeal...but under close scrutiny - I may be disappointed in hand - Every time I buy in haste, I repent in leisure !
So... what do you think ?
Here's my 45: EDIT: Sold to a friend for his sons' set.
Mike Hayes ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
Thanks, Vern. You have dismissed my main objection. I feared it had been dipped once too often. I'll wait for it to come next week before I make any judgements.
I hardly - if ever - return a certified coin - especially in a PCGS Secure Plus holder....guess there's always a first time.
Jeff's the guy on buying raw and NGC certified coins and deciding if they will pass at PCGS or not.
I also like your description of a coin in a minus grade - it's in an NGC holder ... I have seen a number of coins I thought were far overgraded in their holders. Many more so, than with PCGS. What I like about CAC is that there are another set of trained eyes and they have no axe to grind. Most collectors feel that they don't need a fourth opinion ( i.e.: CAC ) as they can grade. I like CAC for more a financial reason, simply, the CAC coins sell for more than non CAC coins. I'm getting closer to selling than keeping long term.
I wish it were the other way around....
Edit to add: I really like Paesan's 1895 Quarter in 55.... Gold CAC material there. It looks like a solid 58.
Mike Hayes ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
That coin needs an acetone bath - then maybe a month in the hot FLA Sun !!
I bought the coin from Glenn H. at FUN in 2011 and you were sitting at his table! I'm quite certain I saw you scribbling all over the coin with Crayols's as I was walking up.
It's certainly far from the prettiest coin in my set; for me it's #72 of 73. It needs someting, but it will need to be done by someone else when I part with it.
Originally posted by: paesan April 15th. Five crossovers.
That's crazy. Even if you deduct week end days, show days, travelling to show days, they should have been done a month ago. The $12.00 difference between Economy and a Regular submission can be worth the wait - but 54 days ?!!
I wonder if it'd be faster if they were submitted raw vs: Cross Over. Just a thought. Good luck on the cross.
Mike Hayes ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
Milo - Welcome and you come with great references. Your coins have preceded you so, I know you have good tastes. The last 1893-S Quarter is stunning - and I am glad Vern has been posting for you. I assume you are a Quarter fanatic - so - lets see the others that havn't been released to us , yet.
Labelman.... I think you need to get Mark Goodman's book on coin images. Even I think I can do a bit better than that - and I know I am terrible. My past imaging experience was photographing your AU Quarters when you had an epiphany that you no longer wanted any AU Quarters - saving only MS versions. We all know how that worked out. If I had the funds, I should have bought lock, stock and slab. If for no other reason but to pick up your 14-S !!
The 14-S I see on eBay is nice - but - at $3500 obo is too rich for this Old Man ! I think I'll just live with my VF 30 - but - its something I really would like to add to my set.
I stumbled across an 09-O in PCGS AU 58 today - and I had to nab it...its destined for my Everyman's Set of Barber Dimes ...gotcha !! LOL
The 09-O Dime is from Northern Nevada Rare Coins - and the images are terrible - but - if its really a mess - its returnable.... so, pls excuse these images ... I'll have professional ones taken by my friend Valente151 one of these days...
What did I tell ya, you need sunglasses to view this coin !
Mike Hayes ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
I received a late evening email from CAC - a couple of weeks ago I submitted four Barbers: 1883 Nickel N/C - PCGS 64 - CAC 'd 1895 Nickel - PCGS 58 - CAC 'd 1893-S/s Dime - PCGS 62 - CAC 'd 1906 Quarter - PCGS 58 - No Dice....
Mike Hayes ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
I snabbed a nice looking 1913 S Barber Half off a Buy It Now on eBay earlier in the week:
I was really looking forward to receiving this one in the mail. It arrived yesterday- the first look- it was great! Then I got it in better light and a quick rotation revealed
Mike - Thanks for the welcome and yes, you are correct, Barber quarters are at the top of my list. Getting to know the players in the Barber world, like Mike Hayes, is going to be great. More coin pics will be coming.
Vern - Another package will be coming your way tomorrow. Thanks again for your expertise.
Milo
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What?!?! No Barber quarters in the mail today!?!? ... "heavy sigh" ...
Great original look on the '01 S Dime. I like them looking like that.
Another raw pickup- this time a 1899 Liberty Nickel. I bought it thinking it may be a good AU 58 candidate. The listing photos were marginal; when it arrived I noticed something interesting:
A knife coming through the back of Miss Liberty's neck!!
It must be a die clash from the wheat on the reverse. If this was a 1912 coin I would say this is what killed off the series.
Jeff- Nice pickup, where do you find these things, I've worked my tail off in Chicago and found only one coin. I spent hours at a 60 table one day show finding nothing, guess I'll be trolling EBAY tonight.
Mike- nice coins indeed, but I really liked your old 1905-S half, like the darker look a lot.
Labelman- really like the looks of your 1907 Quarter, bet it looks real good in hand.
Dave: Thanks for the comments on my old 1905-S in PCGS 45 - which I just recently had CAC'd. A good friend is building a set of Halves for his Son, and he bought it when I mentioned that I had upgraded to an AU 53.
This past week I noticed that I was remiss in locating some very common Dimes for my Everyman set. Last week, I nabbed a beautiful 1909-O in PCGS 58 and today, I pulled the trigger on a very heavily toned ( OBV ) 1892 Phila Dime in PC 58. The REV is very lusterous and much lighter than the OBV. Once again, the images are terrible - so, it goes in the pile for 1) CAC and 2) for imaging with Valente151.
I think the OBV will be fine in normal daylight. I think it'll do the Everyman Set "just fine" !!
- edit to add seller's images ....
BTW - I like the 1901-S Dime in 55 as well... very tough coin to locate.
Jeff: I like the 1899 very much - but aside from the clash marks, I think the coin won't grade as an AU...its a nice MS coin [ at least from the images !! ]
Mike Hayes ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
Mike-Looking forward to seeing more images of the 1892, judging by what you have posted that obverse is absolutely perfect. I'm very partial to the darker toned coins and that sure is a beauty.
Originally posted by: MFH Jeff: I like the 1899 very much - but aside from the clash marks, I think the coin won't grade as an AU...its a nice MS coin [ at least from the images !! ]
Mike-
Nice dime; you've really been improving your set!
I agree, the '99 will likely grade 63. Since I have a 65 in the set the only reason to keep it is due to the interesting clash. I guess coins like this have little collector interest as they do in modern issues. I'll probably send it in to PCGS and keep it, but I sure wish there was some sort of designation for the error like the VAM's for Morgan $$.
Jeff - I looked up varieties in the "Complete Guide to Shield and Liberty Head Nickels", by Peters & Mohon, and couldn't find any mention of your clash, although they do make an effort to organize V Nickel varieties, most of which are repunched dates.
Pics for this AM, dime from my friend Dan's collection, PC67::
Vern l It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Originally posted by: barberkeys Jeff/Paesan - IMHO, the minus grade already exists, it's called a coin in an NGC holder.
Lenny-
Hopefully you're not trying to cross over coins in NGC holder. Vern thiiks they're "-" grade coins; perhaps PCGS is coming up with a new label for you?
Comments
Also, congratulations to Joe W for his nomination as well. It's great that two barber collections are recognized. IMO, it attests to the beauty and desirability of barber coinage collections.
Mike - Good to see that you acquired your type 1 92-S.
Craig - You are more than holding your own when it comes to "hauling in the gold". I look forward to seeing pics of your 07-S in 53.
Yorkshireman - How about AU halves that look like the one below?
Pics for this AM, newp into Jim's collection, PC53:
l
It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
I decided to make an offer on this non CAC AU 53 as I have a CAC XF 45 - The offer was accepted.
The new 53 isn't CAC [ yet ] .... and I am on the fence on it - I like the immediate eye
appeal...but under close scrutiny - I may be disappointed in hand - Every time I buy
in haste, I repent in leisure !
So... what do you think ?
Here's my 45:
EDIT: Sold to a friend for his sons' set.
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Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
New Barber Purchases
Mike - Well since you asked, your 05-S newp has been dipped a few too many times for my tastes. But that doesn't mean it won't CAC.
Pics for this AM, a recent find in the Stash, PC55:
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
I feared it had been dipped once too often. I'll wait for
it to come next week before I make any judgements.
I hardly - if ever - return a certified coin - especially in
a PCGS Secure Plus holder....guess there's always a first time.
Jeff's the guy on buying raw and NGC certified coins and deciding
if they will pass at PCGS or not.
I also like your description of a coin in a minus grade - it's in
an NGC holder ... I have seen a number of coins I thought were
far overgraded in their holders. Many more so, than with PCGS.
What I like about CAC is that there are another set of trained eyes
and they have no axe to grind. Most collectors feel that they don't
need a fourth opinion ( i.e.: CAC ) as they can grade. I like CAC for
more a financial reason, simply, the CAC coins sell for more than non
CAC coins. I'm getting closer to selling than keeping long term.
I wish it were the other way around....
Edit to add: I really like Paesan's 1895 Quarter in 55.... Gold CAC material there.
It looks like a solid 58.
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Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
New Barber Purchases
Pics for this AM, newp into Jim's collection, PC45+:
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
I purchase this one raw at FUN in 2011; it's the oldest member of my Everyman Barber Half Team! It looks like MFH got out his crayons on it.
Jeff...Me ?? Really ??
That coin needs an acetone bath -
then maybe a month in the hot FLA Sun !!
My most colorful coin - a duplicate - 1899 AU 58
courtesy of Pony Express / Americana Rare Coins...
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Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
New Barber Purchases
Jeff...Me ?? Really ??
That coin needs an acetone bath -
then maybe a month in the hot FLA Sun !!
I bought the coin from Glenn H. at FUN in 2011 and you were sitting at his table! I'm quite certain I saw you scribbling all over the coin with Crayols's as I was walking up.
It's certainly far from the prettiest coin in my set; for me it's #72 of 73. It needs someting, but it will need to be done by someone else when I part with it.
54 day turn around time at our host...and counting!
Fo what? An Economy submission of US coins?
I've had an Economy submission at our hosts that was logged in on May 3; I was hoping to see the results this week.....
Mike - That's one colorful reverse. How come so little color on the obv? Especially around the rims.
Paesan - Maybe they're super busy.
Pics for this AM, tough date from the 100% Swede collection, PC55:
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
April 15th. Five crossovers.
That's crazy. Even if you deduct week end days, show days, travelling to show days,
they should have been done a month ago. The $12.00 difference between Economy
and a Regular submission can be worth the wait - but 54 days ?!!
I wonder if it'd be faster if they were submitted raw vs: Cross Over. Just a thought.
Good luck on the cross.
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Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
New Barber Purchases
It's probably because my coins are so awesome that they want to keep them extra long to stare at them.
We're they submitted in Kryptonite holders? That could present a problem.
I was also thinking your coins might be so bright and shiny that they blinded the graders, but then I remembered the look you like......
Just thought I would let you guys know that I finally joined the thread.
I'm looking forward to the dialogue and images of terrific coins.
Milo (100% Swede)
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What?!?! No Barber quarters in the mail today!?!? ... "heavy sigh" ...
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What?!?! No Barber quarters in the mail today!?!? ... "heavy sigh" ...
I really didn't notice before, maybe she was Swedish ...
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What?!?! No Barber quarters in the mail today!?!? ... "heavy sigh" ...
Milo - Welcome to the barber thread. Sorry I missed your original avatar. I hope my buddy Al Sharpton wasn't offended.
Craig - Such a tough coin, I look forward to seeing better pics.
Pics for this AM, another selection that popped up in the Stash, PC55:
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Paesan - super coin.
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What?!?! No Barber quarters in the mail today!?!? ... "heavy sigh" ...
so, I know you have good tastes. The last 1893-S Quarter is stunning - and I am glad
Vern has been posting for you. I assume you are a Quarter fanatic - so - lets see the
others that havn't been released to us , yet.
Labelman.... I think you need to get Mark Goodman's book on coin images.
Even I think I can do a bit better than that - and I know I am terrible. My past
imaging experience was photographing your AU Quarters when you had an epiphany
that you no longer wanted any AU Quarters - saving only MS versions. We all know
how that worked out. If I had the funds, I should have bought lock, stock and slab.
If for no other reason but to pick up your 14-S !!
The 14-S I see on eBay is nice - but - at $3500 obo is too rich for this Old Man !
I think I'll just live with my VF 30 - but - its something I really would like to add
to my set.
I stumbled across an 09-O in PCGS AU 58 today - and I had to nab it...its destined
for my Everyman's Set of Barber Dimes ...gotcha !! LOL
The 09-O Dime is from Northern Nevada Rare Coins - and the images are terrible -
but - if its really a mess - its returnable.... so, pls excuse these images ... I'll have
professional ones taken by my friend Valente151 one of these days...
What did I tell ya, you need sunglasses to view this coin !
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Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
New Barber Purchases
Pics for this AM, from Milo's 100% Swede collection, PC40:
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Nice healthy looking coin, Milo.
I received a late evening email from CAC -
a couple of weeks ago I submitted four Barbers:
1883 Nickel N/C - PCGS 64 - CAC 'd
1895 Nickel - PCGS 58 - CAC 'd
1893-S/s Dime - PCGS 62 - CAC 'd
1906 Quarter - PCGS 58 - No Dice....
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Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
New Barber Purchases
I was really looking forward to receiving this one in the mail. It arrived yesterday- the first look- it was great! Then I got it in better light and a quick rotation revealed
Hairlines!!
Back it goes. Darn.
Vern - Another package will be coming your way tomorrow. Thanks again for your expertise.
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What?!?! No Barber quarters in the mail today!?!? ... "heavy sigh" ...
Jeff - Looks MS, too bad about the hairlines.
Milo - Look forward to the pkg. What a great hobby.
Pics for this AM, haven't posted one of my friend Keith's coins in a while, PC55:
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Great original look on the '01 S Dime. I like them looking like that.
Another raw pickup- this time a 1899 Liberty Nickel. I bought it thinking it may be a good AU 58 candidate. The listing photos were marginal; when it arrived I noticed something interesting:
A knife coming through the back of Miss Liberty's neck!!
It must be a die clash from the wheat on the reverse. If this was a 1912 coin I would say this is what killed off the series.
Has anyone seen this before?
Mike- nice coins indeed, but I really liked your old 1905-S half, like the darker look a lot.
Labelman- really like the looks of your 1907 Quarter, bet it looks real good in hand.
Off to EBAY.
Dave
NOBLE REGISTRY
just recently had CAC'd. A good friend is building a set of Halves for his
Son, and he bought it when I mentioned that I had upgraded to an AU 53.
This past week I noticed that I was remiss in locating some very common
Dimes for my Everyman set. Last week, I nabbed a beautiful 1909-O
in PCGS 58 and today, I pulled the trigger on a very heavily toned ( OBV ) 1892
Phila Dime in PC 58. The REV is very lusterous and much lighter than the OBV.
Once again, the images are terrible - so, it goes in the pile for 1) CAC and 2) for
imaging with Valente151.
I think the OBV will be fine in normal daylight. I think it'll do the Everyman Set
"just fine" !!
- edit to add seller's images ....
BTW - I like the 1901-S Dime in 55 as well... very tough coin to locate.
Jeff: I like the 1899 very much - but aside from the clash marks, I think
the coin won't grade as an AU...its a nice MS coin [ at least from the images !! ]
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Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !
New Barber Purchases
Dave
NOBLE REGISTRY
Jeff - I've never noticed that die clash before. I think it's an added bonus to a good looking 1899. Congratulations.
Mike - If your '92 dime was a Morgan, I'd think it was from the end of a roll.
Dave - Good luck hunting on the bay.
Pics for this AM, another from Milo's 100% Swede collection, PC50:
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Jeff: I like the 1899 very much - but aside from the clash marks, I think
the coin won't grade as an AU...its a nice MS coin [ at least from the images !! ]
Mike-
Nice dime; you've really been improving your set!
I agree, the '99 will likely grade 63. Since I have a 65 in the set the only reason to keep it is due to the interesting clash. I guess coins like this have little collector interest as they do in modern issues. I'll probably send it in to PCGS and keep it, but I sure wish there was some sort of designation for the error like the VAM's for Morgan $$.
Pics for this AM, dime from my friend Dan's collection, PC67::
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
nice pic a great example of an excepional looking coin.
NOBLE REGISTRY
Vern - Another 92 dime for review. All I can say is that it really is an exceptional looking coin. WOW!!
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What?!?! No Barber quarters in the mail today!?!? ... "heavy sigh" ...
The PC53 that was just imaged is a great coin for the date but not quite as nice as this.
Fifty-nine days and counting.
Do you get to charge PCGS a rental fee? This is getting a bit ridiculous; I've seen Economy shared orders being processed in 3 to 4 weeks!
Paesan - Maybe your order fell behind someone's desk.
Craig - You're not in that boat alone, there's more than a couple coins I wish I'd never sold.
Pics for this AM, Keith bought this toughie back in the 90's, raw (never been to a grading service):
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Jeff/Paesan - IMHO, the minus grade already exists, it's called a coin in an NGC holder.
Lenny-
Hopefully you're not trying to cross over coins in NGC holder. Vern thiiks they're "-" grade coins; perhaps PCGS is coming up with a new label for you?