1913 Barber Half Dollar

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  1. Treashunt

    Treashunt The Other Frank

    (takes bow, blushes modestly.)
     
    Treashunt, Jan 29, 2008
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  3. Bonedigger

    Bonedigger New Member

    Frank, my gut tells me you've got a 50 there... Cleaned, I'm sure too. :rolling::rolling::rolling:

    Beautiful Coin
    Ben
     
    Bonedigger, Jan 29, 2008
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  4. Jim M

    Jim M Ride it like ya stole it

    Nice one Frank. Thats a tough one to find problem free and I would say you have done that. Have to say its a 53.
     
    Jim M, Jan 29, 2008
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  5. spock1k

    spock1k King of Hearts

    its alls et the ball is rolling byt his timenext month youshould see my half if everything goes according to plan
     
    spock1k, Jan 29, 2008
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  6. Tater

    Tater Coin Collector

    AU 50 or AU 58 I'd place it in my type set any day of the week. I'm having a very tuff time finding one in AU grade. We have a show in Salt Lake this weekend so maybe I'll be able to share come pics too.
     
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  7. Mark Feld

    Mark Feld Rare coin dealer

    Frank, what is the dark/discolored area near the rim on the overse at approximately 5:30? Thanks.
     
    Mark Feld, Jan 29, 2008
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  8. Treashunt

    Treashunt The Other Frank

    Mark:
    Just a spot of toning.
     
    Treashunt, Jan 29, 2008
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  9. Mark Feld

    Mark Feld Rare coin dealer

    Glad to hear it Frank, as I had concerns that it might be mild corrosion. If you didn't already do so, please check it carefully with a loupe - it will make me feel better if not you. :high5:
     
    Mark Feld, Jan 29, 2008
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  10. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    Frank I have looked at this coin and looked at this coin, and something about it just doesn't sit right with me. I haven't said anything until now because frankly, I may be seeing something that isn't there. But I'll tell you what my suspicions are.

    Based on the coloring it almost looks like the coin has slight greenish cast. Couple that with the way the luster is only remaining in the protected areas and around the legends/stars and it makes me wonder if the coin had PVC contamination at some point and it was then removed. I wonder that because there just doesn't seem to be enough wear to justify that much luster being missing, especially in the fields. It's almost like there is a line at the edges of the fields where the luster is just gone.

    Now perhaps the coin is just fine, perhaps it is just the pics, perhaps I am totally wrong. Either way, there it is. As for grade, I'd say XF45. Have no doubt a TPG would say AU - assuming my suspicions are incorrect.
     
    GDJMSP, Jan 29, 2008
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  11. Treashunt

    Treashunt The Other Frank

    Doug:
    I had it checked by two dealers that I can trust (hey, is that an oxymoron?) and a 'coin doctor' who is one of the best.
    No PVC. And no tint in hand.
    Could be that I just take crummy pictures.
    Or the reflection of my shirt.
     
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  12. Phoenix21

    Phoenix21 Well-Known Member

    Man, that coin is almost enought to get me to start collecting Barbers! Wow, great great coin man! :thumb:

    Phoenix :cool:
     
    Phoenix21, Jan 29, 2008
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  13. Jim M

    Jim M Ride it like ya stole it

    Phoenix, if that coin dont do it, I am afraid its not gonna happen. : )
     
    Jim M, Jan 30, 2008
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  14. Phoenix21

    Phoenix21 Well-Known Member

    Oh it does, certainly. Just some other things that I want to finish first. :D

    Phoenix :cool:
     
    Phoenix21, Jan 30, 2008
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  15. clembo

    clembo A closed mind is no mind

    Well you better get on the fast track Phoenix. Rob a store but DON'T go for the Scotch! I've heard they ask for ID's. ;)
     
    clembo, Jan 30, 2008
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  16. Phoenix21

    Phoenix21 Well-Known Member

    ROTFLOL clembo. :D ;)

    Phoenix :cool:
     
    Phoenix21, Jan 30, 2008
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  17. spock1k

    spock1k King of Hearts

    well i have thrown my hat in into the babrbe rnonsense apparently i just nee done coin to complete my high end babrber colelctiona will let you gus know i n march if i made it ;)
     
    spock1k, Jan 30, 2008
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  18. sambyrd

    sambyrd New Member

    Very nice example, AU 50 ish , light cleaning perhaps.
     
    sambyrd, Jan 31, 2008
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  19. acanthite

    acanthite ALIIS DIVES

    Treashunt, that's a beautiful coin. I wish Barbers weren't so tough to find in better circulated grades, or I would venture into the halves tomorrow.
     
    acanthite, Jan 31, 2008
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  20. mikenoodle

    mikenoodle The Village Idiot Supporter

    Frank, that sure is a beauty! I just saw this thread and wanted to as my own question of you. How is the luster? Some times it just doesn't translate into a photograph. That would be, if any my only criticism of this coin is that in the photo the coin looks like it has washed out luster but has retoned. The detail looks to be almost all there, though. I'd would agree it's a solid AU coin, albeit with a sort of mushy strike on the reverse.
     
    mikenoodle, Jan 31, 2008
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  21. Treashunt

    Treashunt The Other Frank

    Mike:
    The luster is apparent, under the toning.
    It looks natural to me, but then-- what do I know.
     
    Treashunt, Jan 31, 2008
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