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[Elbesaar]

 

Jeff,

 

The first set of images - show at least an AU 53-55 coin -

I'd say our hosts are being overly conservative - for a change.

 

That is a nice coin and deserves to be graded at least a 53.

 

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I received my 1909-O Dime today - and I'm cracking it out for

submission - I think it'll get a 55 - not really 58 material. Nice coin though.

 

 

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[Elbesaar]

Thought I'd show off one of my Dansco Album coins:

 

1901-O - XF 45

 

 

Edited June 18, 2013 by Elbesaar

[Treashunt]

Elb

 

As always, a great coin

[JeffRM-migration]

 

I received my 1909-O Dime today - and I'm cracking it out for

submission - I think it'll get a 55 - not really 58 material. Nice coin though.

 

I guess I'm missing something- it looks like a 58 to me.

[Elbesaar]

JeffRM, PM sent.

 

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Well, after one week of co-teaching The Coinage of Charles E. Barber at the

Summer Seminars at the ANA in Colorado Springs - ( with Glenn Holsonbake /

PonyExpress8 ) and another as a student at Bill Shamhardt's Advanced Grading

course, I immediately went to Summer FUN.

 

Although the FUN show was much smaller than the Winter ones, I enjoyed myself.

Meeting friends and chewing the fat with them, browsing some of the tables, and

auction lot viewing made for a busy two days for me.

 

Of course, I was able to find a few goodies at my favorite tables, but I'll wait to

discuss them once I have them imaged.

 

Heritage auctions "on line" are today. I have two bids in on a couple of Quarters.

Prices on Heritage are up to a point that you can toss ANY price guide out the window !!

 

I am at triple grey sheet for a nice AU quarter and although I am high bidder,

a well placed bid will knock me out and I am not chasing a common date no matter

how nice it is. It's getting out of hand for 58's.

 

Seems I have been having some success with AU 53's ( borderline 55's ).

 

Well... Happy hunting !!

 

 

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Edited July 13, 2013 by Elbesaar

[JeffRM-migration]

I just received a new purchase and took some pictures to post. They show the detail well, but not the coins luster (they make it look dull). I still need to figure out this photography thing!

 

Here's the coin- an 1894 S Barber Half Dollar in a PCGS holder:

 

Does anyone care to guess the grade?

[Elbesaar]

 

Jeff,

 

That's a beautiful coin, for sure. The little bit of rub on the high points,

seem to give the impression the coin is a 55... Maybe the lack of luster

in the image is holding me back from a higher grade.

 

My newps from FUN were a pair of Nickels, a pair of Dimes, and, a pair of Quarters.

No Halves this time. Couldn't find any that would fit my set for an upgrade ! Sure, there

were many MS available, but no wholesome 53's !!

 

 

[JeffRM-migration]

Mike-

 

I believe the '94 S half should grade 53 to 55. I agree that it won't go 58 (even though it has a lot more luster than I'm getting in my photo); there's a bit too much wear for that. This coin has been in it's holder for about 20 years:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This coin has to be the best looking XF45 I've seen. The graders must have been having really bad days when this came through.

 

So now the question- do I resubmit it for reconsideration, crack it out and resubmit, or just leave it alone and get a CAC sticker? Does CAC do double gold for coins 2 steps under?

[LogPotato]

Me personally, I would crack it. Take care of the PVC spot on the reverse and resubmit. That looks like a solid 53 coin.

[Elbesaar]

Me personally, I would crack it. Take care of the PVC spot on the reverse and resubmit. That looks like a solid 53 coin.

 

I agree, Justin. Better to get it into the correct grade first - then

submit it to CAC - you may still get a Gold CAC at the 53 level.

 

Jeff, you're right, that has to be one of the nicest 45's in existence !!

[Elbesaar]

My only win from Heritage's auction last night...

 

 

 

 

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Edited July 14, 2013 by Elbesaar

[JeffRM-migration]

It's a beauty!

[JeffRM-migration]

Jeff, you're right, that has to be one of the nicest 45's in existence !!

 

I think that's the only reason I might keep it in the current holder- to have "the best" of something!!

 

Other than sending the coin in for conservation is there another way to get rid of the PVC spot?

[Elbesaar]

 

Jeff, yes - you can give it an acetone bath - and the PVC spot will come off.

You chance damaging the coin when you crack it out...

 

Personally, I would send it in for conservation in its holder, [ let the pros handle the PVC ] and with the caveat of reconsideration.

 

{ Killing Two Birds With One Stone ! }

 

I think there is some sort of guarantee on PVC - not sure - but its worth a shot.

 

Thanks for the kind words about the 07-O in 53 ... I wanted the 58 - but with

all the crazy money being thrown around, I decided to settle for a perfect 53.

 

I spotted this 1903 Phila issue - and now my set can check off all the 1903's.

 

 

[LogPotato]

Jeff, you're right, that has to be one of the nicest 45's in existence !!

 

I think that's the only reason I might keep it in the current holder- to have "the best" of something!!

 

Other than sending the coin in for conservation is there another way to get rid of the PVC spot?

 

I feel that conservation service on that spot is a waste of money. Cracking a slab is not hard. I have done it many times and plenty of times on PCGS coins. A simple toothpick dipped in acetone and a gentle hand will make that spot disappear. I feel there is no need to submerge the whole coin. But then again, if you don't feel comfortable, use the experts. But I fear they would use a full dip in MS70 or something worse.

[Elbesaar]

I have used NCS with excellent results - they cracked the NGC slab open - they

removed the pin dot of PVC - they sent the coin back to NGC - where it was returned

in a new NGC holder, in the original grade.

 

Yes, I could have more easily cracked out the coin - removed the pin dot of PVC

and submitted the coin directly to NGC - and kept my fingers crossed the coin was

returned back to me in the same grade it had when I cracked the coin out.

 

If the coin did down grade - the financial savings of self conservation would have

been wiped out - or - possibly got a "Genuine - Cleaning" holder back.

 

If I elect to buy a raw coin - and it needs conservation via acetone - I'll take my chances.

I have never treated a coin with acetone, but there's a first time for everything.

 

 

 

[wang-migration]

 

Edited July 19, 2013 by wang

[Elbesaar]

 

Wang... Your 1st post... And very inappropriate.

 

Advise your removing it. This thread is for collectors

who appreciate the Barber coinage and not for those

who wish to ridicule it.

 

 

[wang-migration]

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I'm serious.

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Edited July 19, 2013 by wang

[wang-migration]

This is my father America get to work in

 

He died in 2008, finishing his article - I found

 

The hardware has been in my family for over 40 years

Edited July 20, 2013 by wang

[Coindude]

Wang the coin is a fake. There was no offense intended I guarantee that.

[Elbesaar]

 

I have seen that fake posted before. I'm positive its the same coin.

Seems we have Bongo-Bongo in our midst.

 

No offense Wang. Seriously. I am sorry for your loss. I also lost

my Dad in 2008 - and we would share stories of collecting as well..

 

Now, let's move on.

 

 

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My newest Barber Nickel - from Bozarth Numismatics:

 

 

 

[LogPotato]

Wow, that is one clean V Nick! Awesome purchase!

[wang-migration]

I also think it's not really

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This is intended to emphasize

 

The original graphic

 

 

 

 

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[Elbesaar]

 

Tenacious fellow.

 

I hope everyone has had a few minutes to browse the Owen Collection, Part One

that is being offered by Heritage in a few weeks. It seems as if the offering is so

large, they have broken the sale into two,parts. Part two will be offered at Long Beach

in September.

 

I had planned on previewing the Part One section - however - Heritage's sale is a few

days before I arrive in Chicago. Possibly, the Part two section will be available for viewing

during the convention in Chicago.

 

As a side note, the Owen Collection's Half Dollars have many of PonyExpress8's coins

included. I know my friend Glenn is excited to see his old coins again... As I am to view

them in hand as well.

 

 

 

 

[Elbesaar]

Wow, that is one clean V Nick! Awesome purchase!

 

Thanks, Justin. I thought it was a really choice 64.... a friend had alerted me to the holder

as being very scarce in the past and when I saw the near flawless coin in that old holder,

it was a given that I get the coin.

 

 

[benjmurts]

Here's my 1892, Do you think this is an EF

[Elbesaar]

 

Yes - XF 40 details.

 

 

[KeyMan64]

[Elbesaar]