1916-D Barber Quarter

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by Mojavedave, Dec 19, 2018.

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What would you grade this coin.

  1. 12

    1 vote(s)
    20.0%

  2. 12

    3 vote(s)
    60.0%

  3. 12

    3 vote(s)
    60.0%
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  1. Mojavedave

    Mojavedave Senior Member

    This appears to be a very nice coin. With the crack in the chin, would you think that one of the graders would be deterred about the grading 1916-D - Barber Quarter-OBV.jpg 1916-D - Barber Quarter-REV.jpg .
     
    Mojavedave, Dec 19, 2018
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  3. Seattlite86

    Seattlite86 Outspoken Member

    I’m more inclined to believe that’s a clash mark instead of a crack. Could be wrong. My bigger concerns are the scratches east of the chin and the color of the coin is off for the wear it shows. I go AU details.
     
    Seattlite86, Dec 19, 2018
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  4. coin0709

    coin0709 CT Supporter

    Definitely a dipped coin. AU50 details.
     
    coin0709, Dec 19, 2018
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  5. 1916D10C

    1916D10C Key Date Mercs are Life! 1916-D/1921-D/1921

    That scratch on Liberty's chin looks like somebody shot her in the lung and she's bleeding from the mouth. Morbid, I know. Sorry.
     
    1916D10C, Dec 19, 2018
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  6. Mojavedave

    Mojavedave Senior Member

    The crack, clash or scratch is not visible on the actual coin without magnification, nor does it look cleaned. However there is a hit on the 9 as in 1916.
     
    Mojavedave, Dec 19, 2018
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  7. Treashunt

    Treashunt The Other Frank

    your poll is meaningless
     
    Treashunt, Dec 21, 2018
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  8. -jeffB

    -jeffB Greshams LEO Supporter

    I can't imagine a clash transferring detail into a spot that deep on the die. Struck through thread, maybe?

    Also, what's happening at the reverse rim above "S OF"?
     
    -jeffB, Dec 21, 2018
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  9. wxcoin

    wxcoin Getting no respect since I was a baby

    Definitely looks dipped.
     
    wxcoin, Dec 21, 2018
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  10. chascat

    chascat Well-Known Member

    AU53 Details cleaned
     
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    chascat, Dec 21, 2018
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  11. John Skelton

    John Skelton Morgan man!

    Not knowing what a dipped coin looks like, please explain your diagnosis.
     
    John Skelton, Dec 21, 2018
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  12. Coinsailor

    Coinsailor Member

    I would give it au grade so what if it’s dipped nice coin
     
    Coinsailor, Dec 21, 2018
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  13. Mojavedave

    Mojavedave Senior Member

    Sorry, I wasn't sure what do, confusing to me.
     
    Mojavedave, Dec 21, 2018
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  14. Mojavedave

    Mojavedave Senior Member

    Good eye Jeff, I'm not that familiar with error coins.I am just a collector.
     
    Mojavedave, Dec 21, 2018
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  15. Mojavedave

    Mojavedave Senior Member

    Thanks everyone.
     
    Mojavedave, Dec 21, 2018
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  16. Kentucky

    Kentucky Supporter! Supporter

    Let me try and I welcome corrections. Dipped, more specifically over-dipped coins have a very "white" appearance, but look somewhat dead with no luster or even shine.
     
    Kentucky, Dec 21, 2018
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  17. USS656

    USS656 Here to Learn Supporter

    That's what I thought when I first saw it too.
     
    USS656, Dec 21, 2018
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  18. Michael K

    Michael K Well-Known Member

    Can I vote 12?
    If it is AU, would it have been dipped for any other reason than to remove
    dark unattractive toning? Seems to have retoned slightly bluish.
     
    Michael K, Dec 21, 2018
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  19. John Skelton

    John Skelton Morgan man!

    I see what you mean. Thanks!
     
    John Skelton, Dec 21, 2018
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  20. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic & Eccentric Moderator

    I voted "12" in the poll.

    Three times.

    I don't think that coin will straight-grade due to the scratches and possible old cleaning, as mentioned, but it does have nice detail. Not a good candidate for slabbing, but would be a nice coin for a raw collection in an album.

    Speaking of scratched 1916-D Barber quarters, I found one while metal detecting an old house site once. I dug and saw the edge of the coin peeking out of the dirt in the side of the hole, so I pulled it out. Unfortunately it was resting on top of a small, unseen rock, so I scratched it when I pulled it out of the side of the hole. :(
     
    lordmarcovan, Dec 22, 2018
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  21. Mojavedave

    Mojavedave Senior Member

    Well My'Lord, you sure know how to hurt a guy. I don't think I have enough money to build a raw collection as good as this one coin looks.

    Dave
     
    Mojavedave, Dec 22, 2018
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