1908-D Barber Quarter-Should I feel special?

[Deerefan8420]

I sent in a batch of coins last week for grading and got the results this morning. All the coins graded in the ranges that I had expected, including my 1908-D Barber Quarter which I thought would grade at VF35-XF45. It came back as a 40 and I am happy with it. But what really stirred my interest is that this is the 1st coin, according to NGC Census Report, graded XF40 by NGC. I realize that this is no where near a prized piece as there are far better examples of the 1908-D out there. But I cant help but feel a little special knowing that I am the owner of the first XF40 NGC graded Barber Quarter. I guess I enjoy the smaller achievements like this more than some.

[MarkFeld]

No.

[coinman_23885]

No.

[mumu]

MF is a dream crusher.

[newprepper]

a fun-sucker

[Deerefan8420]

I can promise you, no dreams were crushed here. I definitely didn't lose any sleep over the responses so far nor do I plan to throw a huge party for this achievement. And I certainly have no intentions on selling this coin at some ridiculous premium, or really selling it all at that. I just like the simple fact that I own the first Barber Quarter graded by NGC at that grade. I mean yeah, I'd much rather be the guy that owns the only Barber Quarter in MS68. That's much more to brag about there, but only because it's at that higher grade. Either way, I still count that as a little Win in my column.

 

[Elbesaar]

Although you are 100% correct, there are many more 1908-D Quarters out there

that will grade higher than your newly graded XF 40, it's still a bit of a rush to have a POP One coin.

 

Never mind the nay sayers, I'm happy for you !

 

Now... Add your image to the Barber Mega Thread !!

 

[Deerefan8420]

I will add the image of the coin once I get it back from NGC. My submission was shipped yesterday so I wont get it back until mid-week or so. Glad to see someone who shares in my excitement, however small of an achievement it may be! Thanks!

[Elbesaar]

[Deerefan8420]

If you would like to see the NGC pictures, I can post the Cert. Number so you could look it up. But I do plan to take some pictures once I get it in hand!

[Elbesaar]

I have made the mistake of having images taken by our hosts

that were no better than scans. I think we can be a little patient

and wait for your images.

 

Of course, feel free to post the NGC images if you are so inclined.

 

 

[Deerefan8420]

I didnt pay for any kind of photo service through NGC. It's just their standard photos they provide, which are copyrighted and therefore I am unable to save the images.

[MarkFeld]

I will add the image of the coin once I get it back from NGC. My submission was shipped yesterday so I wont get it back until mid-week or so. Glad to see someone who shares in my excitement, however small of an achievement it may be! Thanks!

 

Am I allowed to share your excitement with you, without thinking you should "feel special"?

 

If so, congratulations.

[mkman123]

I will put the excitement back in................CONGRATS!!! As long as your having fun, thats all that matters

[Deerefan8420]

Of course! Everyone is welcome to share in the excitement! As a fairly new collector, having a coin like this is quite exciting to me. Im sure that excitement will fade and something new will take its place.

[Deerefan8420]

Here is the link for anyone who is interested in seeing it!

 

http://www.ngccoin.com/certlookup/CertResults.aspx?CertNumber=2598005-007

 

 

[Nutmeg Coin]

Very original coin. It fills in nicely in that grade spot and I'm sure the graders and finalizer were well aware of how momentous an occasion it was to grant this special coin that very unique and may I say well-deserved rank as a true XF as opposed to a pretentious, wannabe XF. So be proud of this accomplishment which would have gone unnoticed but now is being telegraphed around the world with great excitement! Congratulations!

[Deerefan8420]

Thanks much Nutmeg! I am very proud of this coin, not only because of it's Population status, but also because it graded within my target range. I find that it is a bit more difficult for me, as an amateur collector who does not have as much experience as some of the other memebers, to grade these smaller coins accurately. It will definitely be a piece that I hang on to for a long time!

[Nutmeg Coin]

You could try CAC in your next submission to them. It costs a little over $12 to get the green bean which I'm sure it would earn.

 

One of my first good grades was a 1932 Washington quarter that I bought for under thirty dollars. It graded 65; I could give you many successful examples. The fact the coin is now certified will give you advantages.

[Deerefan8420]

I may do that. I'm waiting on some more coins to come in that I purchased recently and I have another submission of Morgans that I sent off this past week, 2 of which I sent in under VarietyPlus for VAM attributions. One is an 1882 O/S VAM-5 and the other is an 1887 VAM-12A. Both should come back between 61-63, maybe a * or + in there as well. Also threw in a '64 Kennedy Half with the DDR that should come back strong as well. The other Morgans in that submission should all come in anywhere between 63-65. At least, that's what I've got them graded as in my notes. Now whether or not the guys at NGC agree with me is another story!

[Elbesaar]

 

Very original coin and I look forward to your images as well.

 

I agree with Nutmeg, send it to CAC - its a Bean Worthy coin, IMHO.

[BLive1972]

If there's nothing immediately distracting when viewed, it might get a bean. Like PCGS and NGC, you also have to be a member to submit. It's free, but there might be a waiting list. I'm sure that you can get someone to submit it for you though. Prob a few people here are members. Good luck!!

[Deerefan8420]

We have a couple CAC dealers here in Louisiana so I may get in touch with them once I receive the coin and see what they say about it. If it's free to join CAC and have direct submission priviledges, I may just join instead so I don't have to pay shipping fees twice.

[JOBESSI]

Kudos!

[newprepper]

Nice barber, nice and crusty, if my wife found that in change she would just think its a dirty crappy coin. Most people probably would. WTG

[coinman_23885]

Nice barber, nice and crusty, if my wife found that in change she would just think its a dirty crappy coin. Most people probably would. WTG

 

Is this a compliment?

[Nutmeg Coin]

That's the mystery of coin specialization. For some collectors and specialists, an unusual variety, a coin that fills a census slot heretofore lacking, and I have had that happen with CAC submitted coins, or any coin that is technically fascinating but of little interest to the rabble and cultural philistines, and I am saying that not as a direct slam but by contrast to those who have taken the time to study coins; for studious collectors such coins attract real interest.

[Deerefan8420]

Here it is! Just got it, and the rest of my coins, back from NGC today. I think this is a nice example of a circulated coin that still shows some good detail.