Barber Dime collector...opinions wanted please
kryptonitecomics
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Not my series....have only owned a handful of barber coins in all of the years I have collected but I am a sucker for toning. This looks like nice original album toning to be and I purchased the coin from our very own dog97 so....I would like your opinions as to the overal looks and grade opinions. I am a big boy so if you don't like it...I can take it 
I would also appreciate seeing other nice Barber dime examples posted 
Luster Shots
Color Shots
I would also appreciate seeing other nice Barber dime examples posted Luster Shots
Color Shots
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Edited to add: I have not done well with PCGS Barber dimes in this generation of holder (green label, small bold numbers). They are generally liberally graded compared to the earlier green label holders. I am surprised to see a nice coin graded MS63 in one of these.
My 1866 Philly Mint Set
The look is nice. The color shots make it look nice. The luster shots....well, they make it look kind of "drab".
What matters the most is how you feel about it and in hand. And knowing it has the color shots to help it stand out
(Old pics)
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<< <i>Shane,
The look is nice. The color shots make it look nice. The luster shots....well, they make it look kind of "drab".
What matters the most is how you feel about it and in hand. And knowing it has the color shots to help it stand out
(Old pics)
Very nice coin....yes I like it very much....was a tough one to image as the surfaces are somewhat PL so when the light hits it straight on it made it look dark in the images
It's funny, but before I saw the grade on the slab, I was going to say AU-58, unless they call the cheek rub "album cover rub".
- Jim
merse
<< <i>Nice looking coin. Appears to be correctly graded. >>
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My guess is that it was touching the slide covering the hole in the album.
If the rev matched the obv she would have been a perfect coin & a keeper for sure. Still, it took me 2 years to part with her after I did replace her with the perfect coin, a 66, that I got the time we saw each other @ FUN.
Sorry for the crappy scan, but basically looks like the obv is yours with brilliant centers and evenly toned peripherals on both sides.
I'm not crazy crazy about the toning, but I like it well enough.
However, if you purchased it from Dog, it must be worthless, so please throw it away (in my trash can).