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Manorcourtman · January 14, 2012 2:13AM

GRADE POSTED

pursuitofliberty · January 14, 2012 2:20AM

nice Chris

big coin!

I'll wager a guess ...

45 might be doable ... but due to strike annomolies and the picture itself, it's hard to tell without it in hand

ajman · January 14, 2012 2:47AM

I think the pics are good enough for an uneducated guess. I don't see lines going across the eagles wings and I'm not sure what is going on between the A & the R on the reverse. Even though it appears there's a full Liberty I'll say VF-35. Very nice example for the grade. Edited to add or subtract nouns, verbs and punctuation marks.

MFH · January 14, 2012 2:51AM

I can't disagree with the 35 grade - but the overall appearance looks nicer - so XF 40.

Sweet coin, Chris.

coinkat · January 14, 2012 2:53AM

40 seems to be the minimum unless it is painfully dull and flat in hand

STONE · January 14, 2012 2:55AM

Nice coin, and a very tough date, but I don't think it's better than EF-40!

Redglobe · January 14, 2012 2:55AM

I thought that coin would go for over a $1,000.....great acquisition on a rare coin

I see it's a pop2 in a 40 holder

I do know the grade,but I'll let others try to GTG

Rob

RichieURich · January 14, 2012 2:58AM

I'll take a guess with EF-45. Nice coin and tough in high circulated grades as well as Unc.

Manorcourtman · January 14, 2012 2:59AM

<< I think the pics are good enough for an uneducated guess. I don't see lines going across the eagles wings and I'm not sure what is going on between the A & the R on the reverse. Even though it appears there's a full Liberty I'll say VF-35. Very nice example for the grade. Edited to add or subtract nouns, verbs and punctuation marks.

>>

Toning is going on between the A & R.

PTVETTER · January 14, 2012 3:02AM

I am thinking VF30 not enough seperation betwee the head band and the hair for a EF40

ajman · January 14, 2012 3:03AM

<< 

<< I think the pics are good enough for an uneducated guess. I don't see lines going across the eagles wings and I'm not sure what is going on between the A & the R on the reverse. Even though it appears there's a full Liberty I'll say VF-35. Very nice example for the grade. Edited to add or subtract nouns, verbs and punctuation marks.

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Toning is going on between the A & R. >>

See what I mean by uneducated.

noow · January 14, 2012 3:07AM

I've heard about the NO Mint putting out weak strikes so I'll take a snap at AU50.

SamByrd · January 14, 2012 3:11AM

If it were a normal barber Issue I would be in the XF crowd. I think this coin is AU50 looking at the rims and considering the fact that O issues are not fully struck for the most part.

dogwood · January 14, 2012 3:53AM

Wierd. I've had Pcgs 45 and 50 09-o's that were nicely struck. This looks like an 05-o which is really mushy even with luster. You just never know.
You have a great looking coin and I'll bet it's a 40.
And, I'm envious.

georgiacop50 · January 14, 2012 3:55AM

My first impression was AU50, but if you paid less than $1000, that can't be right. So 45

GoldClause · January 14, 2012 3:55AM

30

crypto79 · January 14, 2012 5:12AM

45 camp

bosco5041 · January 14, 2012 5:35AM

My guess is VF 35. Wow, the guesses were from VF30 to AU50. That is quite a spread in grades.

illini420 · January 14, 2012 5:37AM

i'll take a stab and say 45... very nice find if anywhere between 25 and 58 though

Manorcourtman · January 14, 2012 6:54AM

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amwldcoin · January 14, 2012 7:23AM

LOL! Now he shows you guys the luster the coin has! This is a great example of why pictures can make a full grade difference! I was in the 35-40 camp when I looked at the 1st set of pics and with the 2nd set I fully concur with your assessment of rights to a 50!

Manorcourtman · January 14, 2012 7:29AM

<< LOL! Now he shows you guys the luster the coin has! This is a great example of why pictures can make a full grade difference! I was in the 35-40 camp when I looked at the 1st set of pics and with the 2nd set I fully concur with your assessment of rights to a 50!

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Some of us aren't good at pitchers

coinkat · January 14, 2012 7:54AM

Attractive coin and makes the argument why grading from pictures can be problematc- I thought minimum 40 unless there was a little flash and lustre and the initial picture was not the best to suggest the grade- a very nice coin and please understand I am not slamming the image- as you pointed out, to capture the coin appropriately is a gift we all do not have

The coin is a keeper

Dave99B · January 14, 2012 8:36AM

Great example of a toughie in middle grades. TOUGH!

I've been looking for an original VF30 piece for 15 years!

Dave

SamByrd · January 14, 2012 9:04AM

very good post. O Mint Barbers are often tricky to grade.

MFH · January 14, 2012 9:48AM

I thought the surfaces looked very clean - and enough detail for a 40 ish coin - its
the images of the REV that kept me from going any higher than a 40.

BTW - I just sold this 09-O at FUN - via Private Treaty... yes, that's a Gold CAC...

STONE · January 14, 2012 9:53AM

<< BTW - I just sold this 09-O at FUN - via Private Treaty... yes, that's a Gold CAC...

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Mike, nothing against you, but that looks like a solid 55 and definitely not worthy of a Gold bean.
I'm seeing a lot of wear, and enough that it doesn't stand a chance of ever getting into a 58 holder

MFH · January 14, 2012 1:11PM

Winston,

If the coin was "58" crossable - I would never have sold it.
I flew to Atlanta just to buy this coin and pick up a consignment.

The old images I was relying on were juiced - and although a very
rare coin in its own right - it wasn't what I was expecting.

Lucanus · January 14, 2012 3:30PM

Overgraded, but a very tough coin to find, congrats. I was watching that auction on ebay and thought it would go for well over $1,000. You got lucky because the seller didn't list the coin thoroughly.
He didn't put the word "barber" in the title of the listing, as a result at least one collector who would have bid much higher didn't see it.

Doug

illini420 · January 14, 2012 3:52PM

<< Overgraded, but a very tough coin to find, congrats. I was watching that auction on ebay and thought it would go for well over $1,000. You got lucky because the seller didn't list the coin thoroughly.
He didn't put the word "barber" in the title of the listing, as a result at least one collector who would have bid much higher didn't see it.

Doug >>

Just found it on eBay... looks like the guy had it as a one day listing... that likely kept lots of potential bidders from finding this one, including myself. You stole this coin, congrats!

ajman · January 14, 2012 7:36PM

<< I thought the surfaces looked very clean - and enough detail for a 40 ish coin - its
the images of the REV that kept me from going any higher than a 40.

BTW - I just sold this 09-O at FUN - via Private Treaty... yes, that's a Gold CAC...

>>

That is one sweet ride, uh I mean coin. Thanks for the eye candy.

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