Barber coin varieties

I also did a search and found that PCGS has certified 6 coins as a 303, NGC none and ANAC has 1 listed. I don't think VSS offers a searchable data base so I will just have to assume my coin is the 8th one found. james

 

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Interesting (perhaps) tidbit - the pattern coin for the Barber dime series simply reused the Seated Liberty reverse. I don't know if that was the original intention or if Barber just wanted to test his new obverse before redesigning the reverse. Another thing I find interesting is that the changes made to the obverse in 1901 implemented features of his original pattern coin - the strong cartilage in the ear and the pointy leaf tips - and on the reverse he also added the extra fold in the right ribbon. It's like it bugged him for 9 years that the coin wasn't more like his original.



(I wish I could credit these images, I think they came from the Smithsonian where this coin resides)

 

I would say that like yours, other people have them and know they have them, they just haven't bothered getting it attributed. Nice score!

 

@KBBPLL . Yes. I have always thought the fees they charge to attribute coins has always had an off putting affect. james

 

@KBBPLL . On a side note, my copy of the cherrypickers guide lists in their guide that up to that date they had only heard of 1 and wanted to hear from anyone who found another. I would have to check the publish date but I think that was around 2016. James

 

@KBBPLL . I have no wish to be a pest but I have just begun my Barber collection. I have decided to focus on only the dimes at this point in time for various reasons.
I do believe though that earlier this year you made mention of Barber coin varieties you had submitted to the Cherrypickers guide coming out in 26 but that they were not picked up.
I understand if you are less than enthusiastic to have competition in the marketplace but if you are overcome by a benevolent feeling I would be thrilled to know what those varieties might be (Again my focus will be on Dimes). James