TomB Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 Holy Smokes! The 1894 is a freakin' tough Barber half dollar! Folks who don't collect this series have no idea how truly difficult this coin is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruceswar Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 Holy Smokes! The 1894 is a freakin' tough Barber half dollar! Folks who don't collect this series have no idea how truly difficult this coin is. I don't collect the series like you do, but I know thats one smokin RARE coin. Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanley Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 Not a new acquisition, and since we are posting inexpensive coinage except for the Barber of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinook Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperman Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 just liked the tone so got it for cheap(filler) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeKing Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Where is the head thumping against the wall emoticon when you need it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBA101 Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 (edited) 1825 O-106 XF 40 Crust. Edited October 13, 2006 by MBA101 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinstonWare Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 Nice Bust Half Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBA101 Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 1818/7 O-102 You have to dig this one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBA101 Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 (edited) One more recent one for s#@*% and s This is a '26 O-106... Edited October 14, 2006 by MBA101 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 Nice CBHs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBA101 Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 This one I purchased back in July... AU-55 O-103 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinstonWare Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 Real nice run of CBHs. I love those dirty crusty ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeKing Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 Winston, I like the '93-CC that's cool! Mike, that's a cool coin, what is it? I've heard something about Hibernia coins, is that one? I'm guessing it's English of some variety. This is a pretty good site on Colonial coinage in general, though somewhat limited on some types of coins, but I'll direct you to the Hibernia part: Hibernia Apparently William Woods owned some copper and tin mines and was authorized to produce coins for Ireland and the American colonies. Apparently the copper was mined in England. The obverse is of King George I and the reverse is the personification of Hibernia. Apparently they weren't well accepted in the colonies. The same holds true for the Rosa Americana (also Woods) which I believe were of lesser quality than the Hibernias. A different view is given by Article by Brian Danforth who feels they were more accepted than thought by others. I wish I could say more, but I'd probably give misinformation since I'm trying to learn more about them myself. Perhaps there is a colonial collector on the board who could add to this or correct any wrong information I might have given. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtryka Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 I found this one cheap at a local show today: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinstonWare Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 Jtryka, I didn’t know you collected CBHs. That looks like a nice one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtryka Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 Jtryka, I didn’t know you collected CBHs. That looks like a nice one Collect is a strong word! Let's just say on various occasions I find a bust half that calls out to me like this one did today. It was marked as an O-106, but I have not confirmed that yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ'S Coins Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 (edited) Here's a Reeded Edge CBH I just acquired. Not the highest grade but plenty of character. Edited October 15, 2006 by TJ'S Coins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ'S Coins Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 (edited) Another CBH for my collection. Again, not the highest grade but a seemingly original piece. Edited October 15, 2006 by TJ'S Coins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtryka Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 Those are very nice bust halves TJs Coins! The toning on the RE looks particularly nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyMan Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 Mike, Thank you very much for the info on the Hibernia. Fun coin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinstonWare Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 Tom was good enough to help me obtain these coins at a nice price. Thanks again buddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruceswar Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 those are 2 very nice halfs! Very cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeKing Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 that 1814/3 is a killer coin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinstonWare Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 Thanks guys! That 1814/3 is a dirty dirty coin. I love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyMan Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 Winston, You've got a nice set of Busts!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeg Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 The 16th was my 49th Birthday and I treated myself to this coin: PCGS MS64 RB May go in my DANSCO 7070 at some date in the future. Purchased from stephunter across the street, his pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ'S Coins Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 Great coin and belated Happy Birthday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinstonWare Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 Great coin and belated Happy Birthday! From me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
