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Log Potato · Apr 9, 2013

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Log Potato · Apr 9, 2013

Great new coins, Yacorie!

-jeffB · Apr 9, 2013

Ah, here's the thread I was looking for.

I've run it by three dealers. One, a bit on the young and possibly inexperienced side, said "XF all day long"; one, who specializes in Barbers, said "strong VF, not quite enough detail in the wingtips"; the third studied it for a long time, and said "I don't think it'll grade because of the pitting on the cheek".

I don't know what to make of Liberty's skin condition, but I'm reassured that nobody thought it was cleaned. After studying a lot of grading references, I'm thinking it's got VF30-VF35 details, but after looking at quite a few photos of slabbed coins, I wonder if it would get a key-date bump to XF40. Or, of course, a details grade...

Log Potato · Apr 9, 2013

jeff, no doubt in my mind it would be a details grade. With that said, it would almost on any day of the week get an XF grade in original condition. The XF grade used to mean complete top feathers, but gradeflation has since ruled that out.

But, it has had environmental damage that has been removed along with the scratches although somewhat subtle. If sent into a grading service now, I would expect a VF details grade.

Yacorie · Apr 10, 2013

Here is one that just arrived - good thing too since I'm still mad at myself for missing a different one

Waxerguy · Apr 10, 2013

half n a half · Apr 10, 2013

Flat as a board, but I got it for 50 cents in a teller's tray at the bank about a year ago. Can't beat finding a nearly hundred year old coin in circulation.

jello · Apr 12, 2013

-jeffB said: ↑

Ah, here's the thread I was looking for.

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I've run it by three dealers. One, a bit on the young and possibly inexperienced side, said "XF all day long"; one, who specializes in Barbers, said "strong VF, not quite enough detail in the wingtips"; the third studied it for a long time, and said "I don't think it'll grade because of the pitting on the cheek".

I don't know what to make of Liberty's skin condition, but I'm reassured that nobody thought it was cleaned. After studying a lot of grading references, I'm thinking it's got VF30-VF35 details, but after looking at quite a few photos of slabbed coins, I wonder if it would get a key-date bump to XF40. Or, of course, a details grade...
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Details are a most today when I send things in.:devil: unless its a Modern coin MS or PR coin:yes:

kookoox10 · Apr 13, 2013

I wanted to share my latest pickup, and it's been a while since I made a presence here on the Barber talk. It's a 1901 Half, I'm particularly drawn to the nice circ-cam color. What do you guys think?

Log Potato · Apr 13, 2013

I really like it, kookoo. It has what it looks to be nice color and a solid VF.

kelleef · Apr 13, 2013

Briguy · Apr 18, 2013

I love Liberty Nickels...

Log Potato · Apr 18, 2013

We love Lib nickels as well! Thanks for sharing!

Kip · Apr 21, 2013

mstng02gt · May 1, 2013

mstng02gt · May 1, 2013

geekpryde · May 2, 2013

Well I finally have something to post in this thread. A nice example of a low grade Barber Half which was ~$55.00. CAC to boot!

(This is the lowest numeric grade I have ever bought)