The New Barber Thread...Post your coins!

I checked "The Complete Guide to Barber Half Dollars" by David Lawrence and "The Authoritative Reference on Barber Half Dollars" by Kevin Flynn. Neither of them mention a reverse hub change for the half dollar. Lawrence states that Breen claimed changes in hubs in 1908 and 1912, but Lawrence was unable to verify them.

Interesting find.

 

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I know it is an old post - but Frank you have got to straighten some of those halves - makes my ocd kick in.

I only have a few.

 

Thanks for the research. I forwarded a few of my images to BCCS illustrating this possible design change and its transition in 1904 a couple of weeks ago. I'll leave it to the experts to verify and make the determination of significance.

 

So old, I can't find my post.

 

A few additions to the hoard:

 

I just had to pick them up, below bid!

 

Sorry late to the game. One of the few examples that I own, a 1908 25c. These have been growing on me lately so there likely will be more

 

I really hate to get Ken, @green18 to take my pictures!

 

LOL.........social distancing Frank.

I'd love to get a lens on some of your Busties and Barbers.

 

My prettiest Barber proof... 1901 PR65
courtesy of Pinnacle Rarities (as fine and honest a dealer as there ever was)

 

and I'd love to get the pictures!

 

Kripes.......I gotta drive to East Meadow? (Aunty lived there in the fifties).

 

apparently.

 

Here are my first two Barber purchases (besides my halves). I really like these, and although they may be in less than ideal condition, they are fun to look at.