Grade this coin 1902 Barber Half

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Soldi
Soldi Posts: 2,177 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited April 19, 2022 7:16PM in U.S. Coin Forum



It's colorful green, auburn, blue, gold and flashy luster

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  • Pghpete
    Pghpete Posts: 209 ✭✭✭
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    Wow, I get first crack at this. Usually I predict in my mind, then take a look at other comments. I'm going to go with MS-64. Could be a 65, but the rubs on her cheek and upper neck concern me. Is that some machine doubling from the forehead to the chin I see as well?

  • FlyingAl
    FlyingAl Posts: 4,470 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited April 19, 2022 12:10PM
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    That obverse pic is really dark. I think I see some rub on the forehead and leaves, so I’m at 58.

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  • DennisH
    DennisH Posts: 14,041 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @FlyingAl said:
    That obverse pic is really dark. I think I see some run on the forehead and leaves, so I’m at 58.

    Me too.

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  • 291fifth
    291fifth Posts: 25,218 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    AU58.

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  • amwldcoin
    amwldcoin Posts: 11,269 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    58 from the pis...could be MS.

  • Pghpete
    Pghpete Posts: 209 ✭✭✭
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    Wow, I get first crack at this. Usually I predict in my mind, then take a look at other comments. I'm going to go with MS-64. Could be a 65, but the rubs on her cheek and upper neck concern me. Is that some machine doubling from the forehead to the chin I see as well?

    Now I see why I keep my comments to myself!

  • Walkerfan
    Walkerfan Posts: 10,391 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    STRONG 58

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  • DNADave
    DNADave Posts: 7,350 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I’ve had nice 58s that were dark get a “bump” to 62. I’d rather it was a 58 than a 62 though.

  • No Headlights
    No Headlights Posts: 2,176 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Right wing is weak at best. Also, some possible work done below the arrows. The photos may not be doing this coin justice.
    I would want to see in person.
    Guess, and it's a guess! 58

  • alaura22
    alaura22 Posts: 3,963 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I like this at MS63

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  • TomB
    TomB Posts: 23,189 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I would be surprised if it were graded AU58 since most AU58 pieces that look that good are in MS62 or MS63 holders. Therefore, I will go with MS63 and if the luster is really good MS64.

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  • shorecoll
    shorecoll Posts: 5,447 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Might be the pics, but the wings look like mushy strike to me. I'll join the 62 crowd.

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  • Walkerguy21D
    Walkerguy21D Posts: 12,164 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I’m using my iPhone, so not the best, but I think some of the issues are the lighting and some haze. I’ll err on the high side and go MS 63.

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  • Soldi
    Soldi Posts: 2,177 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I made the pic on my android

    Ohhhhhbaby baby

  • NumisOxide
    NumisOxide Posts: 11,048 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I'm going with AU58, looks like wear on the hair.

  • Soldi
    Soldi Posts: 2,177 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    ricominciare

  • ricko
    ricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    My guess is MS63.... Looks like a nice coin... Cheers, RickO

  • Soldi
    Soldi Posts: 2,177 ✭✭✭✭✭
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  • Soldi
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  • TPRC
    TPRC Posts: 3,819 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I'm thinking something was removed and the obverse was wiped, so I'll say cleaned. Then again, what do I know?

    Tom

  • Soldi
    Soldi Posts: 2,177 ✭✭✭✭✭
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  • JeffMTampa
    JeffMTampa Posts: 3,323 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Can't tell in the photos if it's been cleaned and re-toned. Assuming not, I would guess MS 64.

    I love them Barber Halves.....
  • Treashunt
    Treashunt Posts: 6,748 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I'll go for 63, max

    Frank

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  • Dave99B
    Dave99B Posts: 8,947 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    AU58

    Dave

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  • gumby1234
    gumby1234 Posts: 5,901 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    AU 55

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    1. Nice example.

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  • jesbroken
    jesbroken Posts: 11,252 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I feel a 63 would be justified.
    Jim


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  • DollarAfterDollar
    DollarAfterDollar Posts: 3,217 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I think it's uncirculated. I'm in the MS 63 camp with the obverse scratch I think I'm seeing.

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  • Broadstruck
    Broadstruck Posts: 30,497 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Looks like a really nice AU58.

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  • Smudge
    Smudge Posts: 10,001 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    58.

  • amwldcoin
    amwldcoin Posts: 11,269 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    YOOW! Ain't it time for a reveal?

  • jedm
    jedm Posts: 3,266 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I'm going with 62 on this one.

  • Treashunt
    Treashunt Posts: 6,748 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I'll go for 63, max> @amwldcoin said:

    YOOW! Ain't it time for a reveal?

    ditto

    Frank

    BHNC #203

  • Soldi
    Soldi Posts: 2,177 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited April 21, 2022 4:12AM
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    Remember the OP asked you to grade this coin and thanks you for your answers

  • Soldi
    Soldi Posts: 2,177 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited April 21, 2022 4:19AM
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    more like the picture below

  • DNADave
    DNADave Posts: 7,350 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    🙄

  • Soldi
    Soldi Posts: 2,177 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited April 21, 2022 4:18AM
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    Maybe fluorescent lights will help

  • amwldcoin
    amwldcoin Posts: 11,269 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I bought an MS64 Barber Half in a PCI 64 holder I was convinced was a textbook AU58+ awhile back. I cracked it and sent it in. 1st try MS62, 2nd try AU Details cleaned, 3rd try Unc Detail cleaned, 4th try MS61 and I said F it and sold it. Hope your luck is better than mine!

  • TPRC
    TPRC Posts: 3,819 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @Soldi said:

    Maybe fluorescent lights will help

    @Soldi said:

    Maybe fluorescent lights will help

    Congratulations! What do you grade it?

    Tom

  • Soldi
    Soldi Posts: 2,177 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    63

  • logger7
    logger7 Posts: 9,858 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Nice coin, maybe Briggs gave it a grade bump for originality as these are hard to find with nice luster. Usually his grading is accurate.

  • 7Jaguars
    7Jaguars Posts: 8,019 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    55? Yow. Please do not grade my coins....LOL

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  • lkenefic
    lkenefic Posts: 9,518 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Thanks for the reveal... I guess I'm late to the game. I was I initially in the 58 crowd before the OP posted additional pics. The patch on the jawline had me confused. The additional images made it look like the "wear" was moving... it's just lighting and shifting luster making the coin appear slightly worn... I was considering 62 with a shot at 63.

    Very nice piece!

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  • No Headlights
    No Headlights Posts: 2,176 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Are you going to get it out if that plastic?

  • Broadstruck
    Broadstruck Posts: 30,497 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Easily worth MS-56+ money! :*;):D

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  • Soldi
    Soldi Posts: 2,177 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited April 21, 2022 6:10PM
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    So now I'll crack it out and we shall see. Hang onto your seats fellow coin voyagers until next time.

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