Barber dime opinions

Rob85635 · April 21, 2007 11:30AM

I am considering sending this one in to pcgs. Sorry for the aweful pictures, they were taking a long time ago with a lousy camera.

Opinions?
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Editted to add pictures correctly,thanks OneCent

OneCent · April 21, 2007 11:54AM

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skier07 · April 21, 2007 12:04PM

It's very difficult to tell from your images how the Barber would grade.

But IMHO the coin looks to me like it has been cleaned. I don't see much in the way of luster. I'm sure
the coin looks much better in hand.

Bruce

TomB · April 21, 2007 12:05PM

Dipped, and if not polished or cleaned then it looks rather like a proof.

291fifth · April 21, 2007 12:06PM

Looks polished. Don't waste your money sending it in.

Rob85635 · April 21, 2007 12:11PM

If I took better pictures out of the 2x2s do you think it would help you all decide or is it a done deal, polished? I bought that one on Ebay about 2-3 years ago

Don't remember what I paid.

TomB · April 21, 2007 12:32PM

It is good practice to keep detailed records of your collection so that you will not have to remember what you paid for something. Also, if the time comes that your loved ones need to sell the collection and you cannot help, these records may give them added information.

Longacre · April 21, 2007 12:35PM

Personally, I would not send it in.

Rob85635 · April 21, 2007 12:46PM

<< <i>It is good practice to keep detailed records of your collection so that you will not have to remember what you paid for something. Also, if the time comes that your loved ones need to sell the collection and you cannot help, these records may give them added information. >>

Actually I do. I have a database I created myself. I assign each coin a unique number that started at 1. The database has coin value (ie .01), coin type (ie Lincoln) year (ie 1909) mint (ie S VDB) I WISH, purchase price, where purchased, grade, who graded it and about 2 or or 3 other fields. I have it on my computer, one of my backup computers, and in hard copy (printed). My collection pales in comparison to all of yours, but I do have a few really good coins so at this point nothing is in a safe deposit box, but I am considering a large fireproof safe put in by a professional that cannot be taken out.

I just happen to be at work or I could tell you exactly what I paid for it.

Your advice is certainly right on the mark.

TomB · April 21, 2007 1:35PM

I'm glad to read about your recordkeeping practices, they are far ahead of the typical collector.

Longacre · April 21, 2007 1:37PM

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<< <i>It is good practice to keep detailed records of your collection so that you will not have to remember what you paid for something. Also, if the time comes that your loved ones need to sell the collection and you cannot help, these records may give them added information. >>

Actually I do. I have a database I created myself. I assign each coin a unique number that started at 1. The database has coin value (ie .01), coin type (ie Lincoln) year (ie 1909) mint (ie S VDB) I WISH, purchase price, where purchased, grade, who graded it and about 2 or or 3 other fields. I have it on my computer, one of my backup computers, and in hard copy (printed). My collection pales in comparison to all of yours, but I do have a few really good coins so at this point nothing is in a safe deposit box, but I am considering a large fireproof safe put in by a professional that cannot be taken out.

I just happen to be at work or I could tell you exactly what I paid for it.

Your advice is certainly right on the mark. >>

The IRS thanks you.

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