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Just reached a milestone with my Barber dime collection!

erwindocerwindoc Posts: 5,301 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited September 16, 2025 6:52AM in U.S. Coin Forum

I was able to complete my mint state date set of Barber dimes with the final piece that is on its way as of today, 1896P in MS65. It has been surprisingly tough to find this one! This coin should also push the mint state complete set over 65%. The new addition is below!


Here are links to my date set, minus the new addition!
https://ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/169558/

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  • scubafuelscubafuel Posts: 1,958 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Congratulations! The final coin looks great.

  • johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 29,452 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Its a pretty dime, congrats

  • seatedlib3991seatedlib3991 Posts: 1,274 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Congratulations. (thanks for spelling congratulations too scubafuel). So @erwindoc . How long did this take you? Which are the 2 or 3 coins you like best? Why did you pick dimes? Do you have any future collecting plans? James

  • thebeavthebeav Posts: 3,949 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Great look !
    Congratulations !

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  • erwindocerwindoc Posts: 5,301 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @seatedlib3991 said:
    Congratulations. (thanks for spelling congratulations too scubafuel). So @erwindoc . How long did this take you? Which are the 2 or 3 coins you like best? Why did you pick dimes? Do you have any future collecting plans? James

    Picked dimes cause I have always liked the denomination. It is also the only series that is completable in mint state in my opinion. Too many keys in the quarters and halves are REALLY expensive.

    Favorite dimes are the 1907-O MS65 CAC, 1900 MS65+*, 1915-S MS65 and the 1892P (1892 is not listed in date set but in full set)

    I hope to be able to finish the complete set and proof set in the distant future. I started the set in 2014.

  • labloverlablover Posts: 3,716 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I thought it might be a real set, but it's an NGC set. ;) lol

    Congrats Jason, really a nice set to be proud of.

    "If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went." Will Rogers
  • Early_Milled_Latin_America Early_Milled_Latin_America Posts: 6,602 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Amazing coin congrats!!!

    Member here for 5 years

  • seatedlib3991seatedlib3991 Posts: 1,274 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Thank you for your reply. I looked at the coins you mentioned. all 3 are stellar but that 15-s is off the charts beautiful. I also love your 1897. I think that one is my favorite out of your set. James

  • Eldorado9Eldorado9 Posts: 2,578 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Congrats Buddy tough set!....You have some great coins and ....I love Barber's

  • erwindocerwindoc Posts: 5,301 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @lablover said:
    I thought it might be a real set, but it's an NGC set. ;) lol

    Congrats Jason, really a nice set to be proud of.

    I have 10 NGC and 15 PCGS in the 25 coin date set. Im certain it would be even more difficult to only use one grading company!

  • Old_CollectorOld_Collector Posts: 413 ✭✭✭✭

    Beautiful set!

  • oldabeintxoldabeintx Posts: 2,518 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Love Barber dimes. Great choice.

  • Morgan WhiteMorgan White Posts: 10,484 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Great set to complete!

  • BLUEJAYWAYBLUEJAYWAY Posts: 10,306 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Well done. Always a rewarding feeling to complete a quest.

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  • SkyManSkyMan Posts: 9,542 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Congratulations, looks great!!!

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  • BikergeekBikergeek Posts: 596 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @erwindoc said:
    I was able to complete my mint state date set of Barber dimes with the final piece that is on its way as of today, 1896P in MS65. It has been surprisingly tough to find this one! This coin should also push the mint state complete set over 65%. The new addition is below!

    @erwindoc I'm always afraid to announce a new thing until it's firmly in my hot little hands! Godspeed to your USPS mail carrier! :wink:

    My (infrequently updated) hobby website Groovycoins.com

  • goldengolden Posts: 10,035 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Congratulations!

  • Walkerguy21DWalkerguy21D Posts: 11,751 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited September 16, 2025 3:53PM

    Congratulations and well done, Jason!!
    I see your set is now ranked #3!

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  • MFeldMFeld Posts: 15,142 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Very well done and congratulations!

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  • DisneyFanDisneyFan Posts: 2,543 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @erwindoc said:

    Favorite dimes are the 1907-O MS65 CAC, 1900 MS65+*, 1915-S MS65 and the 1892P (1892 is not listed in date set but in full set)

    Your 1907-O is truly exceptional!

    Along with difficult toning this coin is normally poorly struck. Yours is not. The hair above the forehead and LIBERTY on the obverse and the bow on the reverse are the indicators of a weak strike.

  • WalkerfanWalkerfan Posts: 9,795 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Wow! 🤩 Congratulations!! I love it!! You completed it with a great example!! Always a good feeling!

    Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍

    My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):

    https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/

  • jesbrokenjesbroken Posts: 10,669 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Great accomplisment, Doc.
    Congrats.
    Jim


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  • Dave99BDave99B Posts: 8,721 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Congrats Jason.

    I love the look of your 96-P! You have a great eye. It's funny how 'nice' Philly dates can be really challenging at times.

    Dave

    Always looking for original, better date VF20-VF35 Barber quarters and halves, and a quality beer.
  • CrepidoderaCrepidodera Posts: 437 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Well done, congrats!

  • coinhackcoinhack Posts: 1,187 ✭✭✭✭

    That is a beautiful set. Something that you should be very proud of.

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