The Michael F. Hayes Barber Megathread

@JeffMTampa said:
Here's another raw Barber Dime purchase, an 1898 S:

...looks like the undesired machine doubling...

Clarifying, variety services unfortunately don't call these overdates is what I am getting at. Earlier on I was reminded of the same in this thread when I was showing doubling on the reverse of my '98-S quarter. I'll have to take mental note of this ('98-S coins being common with machine doubling) as a potential future study topic. I received an email this week from Steve Hustad asking me to submit an article to the BCCS Journal regarding the identification/locating of a "photographed" '97-S/S East dime I recently posted a few days ago... that '98-S dime of Jeff's has pleasing surface quality to me - nicely lustrous and reflective... the coin is definitely awesome!

Mike, Speaking of reflectivity... holy smokes! that '02 is beaming. Beautiful color on the second one. Proud ownership I am sure on both!

Craig, I have noticed my purchase interests have moved up the food chain lately into XF from F/VF... partially because my quarter set is nearly complete at the lower level (only need the big 3). It makes me some times divert my attention away from those and your thoughts makes me think if I ever decide to sell, will sadness take over later? yet we are constantly refining our pursuits as well and don't have unlimited funds. I used to work in the auto industry and got out of SE Michigan in '06 before the bankruptcies and '08 crash. It was a hard decision and I had to sell my home for less than I purchased it. Sale of my collection had to make up for the shortfalls at that time. I had a large number of gold Dahlonega $5's in those days. I was in the midst if a set - purchases in the early to mid '90's. Just like Justin said, circumstances cause stops, restarts, reconsiderations, and of course some sadness sometimes in the journey. I at least take comfort in knowing that my beauties sit in nice homes. Vern, Lenny, and Milo are good caretakers. You love your children, yes, but when you see them grow up, you sometimes gotta let them go - hoping they stop by and visit once in a while so you can see them (big hint).

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Looks like a 58 to me, Mike. Nice coin!

Any of my Illinois buddies going to the Central States show later this month?

Tim - Keep the F/VF set if you can as you build your XF set. Going through my Barber Quarters I can say I have no regrets recovering most of my old sales. However, prior to building the sets that I have (even a few good ones!) I invested in my most important investment, my children's education. The investment that lasts for my lifetime.

I wish you well and leave you with an old favorite.

Nice '12 Half Jim!!

Here are a couple of Barber Quarters fresh from the grading room, both raw pickups:

1904 O, PC AU 53:

This upgrades the current XF 40 in my set.

1915 S PC AU 50:

This upgrades the current VF 35 in my set.

Both coins are tough to find raw in AU (that will grade, that is).

Speaking of my 95-S quarter in previous post.

Justin, I am a quarter collector (occasionally dimes) so since there are remaining half dates to be looking for, maybe I can help as well. I'll take a look at your everyman set for dates.

Mike, Always special when being able to see electric blue on your coins! The '92 and '02 are exquisite!

Vern, You don't buy junk, those Morgans and Washington must be special! BTW, I'll be coming back from a trip out East on the 27th. Might not be until the 28th when I am able to reach Schaumburg.

Lenny, Nice '95-S! whether in 55 or 58.

Craig, I don't have any intention of selling my F/VF Wayte Raymond set anytime soon. I want to enjoy gazing at coins sitting within those pages for a good number of years yet. What a splash of color can do to a quarter like that '95-S! Man 'o man!

Jim, Nice '12-P half!

Jeff, Thanks so much on the recent transaction. The '04-O and '15-S are nice upgrades for your set. Once again, the pictures look great! Too bad I can't agree and like the post at the same time.

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Tim - The Washington qtr is my kind of coin, just born 21 years too late and at the wrong location. The Morgans I saved from going to the bullion guy, as they have the hazy look I like in a nice AU.

Jeff - It never hurts to see a goodd looking Barber again.

Pics for this PM, newp into Jim's collection (hopefully he'll find a higher grade one he likes someday, so I can get this one), PC40:

And just because, here's the qtr that was born too late, PC55:

Oh yeah I forgot about my halves! Ive owned these all for several years, bought back in 2010 at FUN. Had a great 1st time in Florida.
1903-S AU55 was hoping 58 but just a tad shy.

1905-S XF40

1906-D VF35

1908-D AU53

1910-S XF40

Jinx - Good looking dimes and halves. Thanks for posting.

David - That's one stunning barber quarter, and truly worthy of a superb gem grade (unlike some that are in 67 holders).

Pics for this PM, newp into Milo's collection, PC58:

Lenny, Surprised you picked up a PC40 vs. the quality, high AU I have seen from Vern's pics as of late. Nice none the less! The strike and level of wear looks better than a 40 to me... closer to a 45.

Lenny, I appreciated hearing the backstory. Nice pickup! I have an XF40 '96-P in the PC grading house that should return early May. I'll share more with everyone on the results when it arrives.

Separate note... always wondered what the mirror reverse of a Barber quarter obverse looks like:

Tim, I see what you are seeing... might possibly be. Nice '92-P Ty1 regardless. Love the rim edge toning. Let us know after closer examination in hand.

• Tim

Lots of luster + !. A smaller level of cheek scatter but enough to pull it away from the Gem flash. Staying conservative, I think I will rhyme on this one: "MS63 on that '01-P" but I would plus it, CAC it.

Another recent find. Tougher date and mint. 1909-D Dime NGC45. Adding to my mid-grade semi-tough Barber dime set...

• Tim