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In coins, Mark Feld is still the King!

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1892 PR64 Cameo Barber Quarter

 

The cameo effect is even more pronounced in person, and the peripheral obverse color is lighter and far more colorful, as well as attractive. The fields exhibit a glassy, highly reflective appearance and are free of noticeable hairlines. The grade is held back from a higher level, due to the presence of some light slide-marks on Ms. Liberty's cheek. If the coin is not tilted just so, they are difficult to see. An especially flashy and eye-catching example.

Obverse: http://markfeldcoins.com/client/quarter1892%20obv.jpg

Reverse: http://markfeldcoins.com/client/quarter1892%20rev.jpg

 

Hayden, I still can't figure out how to do the HTML thingamagig. frown.gif

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Victor -- Just copy the URL that appears in the address bar when the attachment is displayed; then, paste it in your post using the "image" feature under the "instant UBB codes."

 

quarter1892%20obv.jpg

 

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This will not work long term since Mark will delete the link soon. frown.gif

 

The images you posted will soon disappear.

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This will not work long term since Mark will delete the link soon. frown.gif

 

The images you posted will soon disappear.

 

Then save them to your computer and then repost them! makepoint.gif

 

Like this:

 

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Well,I don't know about him being the king, but I will say that he is one stellar dealer! 893applaud-thumb.gif

 

I just wish he had some Capped Bust Half Dimes.... frown.gif

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Great coin Victor! cloud9.gif

 

Your coin has a lot going for it, nice cameo contrast, appealing toning, and first year of issue to boot. thumbsup2.gif

 

This must be for your type set, eh? 893scratchchin-thumb.gif

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Nice quarter, Victor. It really has nice toning. Also the '92's are higher relief than the following Barber issues which makes them nicer looking.

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This must be for your type set, eh? 893scratchchin-thumb.gif

 

Gracias a todos! Yep, it is for my type set. I have an 1892 PR65 Barber half that goes with it. Even though the half is not designated cameo, the obverse is with a beautiful, evenly toned blue reverse. No hairlines either. I have a nice PR64 Barber dime to go with it (It should be a 65 and is dated 1905). Maybe I should eventually get a matching date set but the dime is totally original with subtle lime-green toning which is fairly rare.

 

And all of these came from http://www.markfeldcoins.com.

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Nice quarter, Victor. It really has nice toning. Also the '92's are higher relief than the following Barber issues which makes them nicer looking.

 

Interesting. I didn't know that. Makes sense though since Barber was an expert on getting the longest life out of dies by using lower reliefs. He always came under criticism for his mediocre designs but the man still was a genius for the practical mintage of coinage.

 

Still, I really like the Barber designs.

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BTW,congrats on 2,000 posts! smile.gif

 

Thanks. The NGC boards are the only online forums I've ever been interested in.

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1892 Barber Half Dollar NGC PR65

 

Here is a coin which has the potential to please (or displease) both those who prefer white coins, as well as those who pursue originally toned examples. The obverse is extremely brilliant and color-free, save for a hint of patina at the outer border. The reverse, on the other hand, is a deep, fairly uniform bluish-purple hue. I happen to like both looks. This (dual) type of appearance can result from storage in an old time coin cabinet over a period of many years.

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Dang! Why is it so hard for you to post pictures, Victor? confused-smiley-013.gif

 

click on your attachment to view your "half",it isn't pretty! 893whatthe.gif

 

e-mail them to me and I'll e-mail you back the code for the pictures and you can just copy/paste it into your thread...

 

 

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BTW,congrats on 2,000 posts! smile.gif

 

Thanks. The NGC boards are the only online forums I've ever been interested in.

 

my condolences poke2.gif

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I copied the photo from my e-mail to the harddrive of the computer and went to attach it. Since I use my work computer, I don't have access to the programs necessary to change the photo format like on: http://www.download.com/ and download a copy of the software program IrfanView.

 

I'm planning on eventually getting a mac laptop with the appropriate software but not yet.

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1892 Barber Half Dollar NGC PR65

 

Here is a coin which has the potential to please (or displease) both those who prefer white coins, as well as those who pursue originally toned examples. The obverse is extremely brilliant and color-free, save for a hint of patina at the outer border. The reverse, on the other hand, is a deep, fairly uniform bluish-purple hue. I happen to like both looks. This (dual) type of appearance can result from storage in an old time coin cabinet over a period of many years.

 

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Thanks, Hayden, for your bit of experise.

 

Here is the matching half that goes with the quarter. Gotta love it!

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quarter1892obv.jpg

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A little advice, gents:

 

This quarter is simply gorgeous in hand. It has a deep cameo appearance and has no gross toning to eat into the surface of the coin. I feel that this would be a perfect candidate for conservation with NCS. I feel that its appearance would be drastically improved but its originality would be gone forever. There are no hairlines at all but has a couple of barely noticeable slide marks on the cheek if viewed at the proper angle. I think that it is a solid 65. Afterall, I've seen 66's that aren't even as nice. What say you?

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Thanks, Michael. These are definitely Michael-Worthy coins. But, that is no surprise since you've been my mentor and I the pupil over the past three years. Thanks oh pal of mine. thumbsup2.gif

 

You recently mentioned that original coins are finally being appreciated and that w/i five years, they will demand a premium. Anyone have further feedback on this subject.....?

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