Barber Half Dollars - Very poor condition

Discussion in 'What's it Worth' started by HonestScript, Dec 29, 2016.

  1. HonestScript

    HonestScript Active Member

    Please give me an idea of what grade these coins are in and what their value is.

    1. 1893 O
    2. 1908 S
    3. 1906 O
    4. 1908 O

    From what I understand, the first two coins are better dates than the others.
     

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  3. Treashunt

    Treashunt The Other Frank

    the 1983 O is a FA-2, in AG-03 it is listed in Coin World for $25.
     
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  4. -jeffB

    -jeffB Greshams LEO Supporter

    The 1893-O is the only one that would command a premium in this condition, and it would still be a small one. I see that ones in better condition have sold for less than $20 in the last month or two.

    Having said that, there will always be a small market for heavily-worn "key date" Barber halves, if only from new collectors thinking they're "getting a bargain" after checking Good prices in the Red Book. (I say this with some confidence, because I was one of them a few years ago.)
     
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  5. HonestScript

    HonestScript Active Member

    Been there myself but I actually bought these coins for a low price.

    So what about the non key date ones? Are they only worth their melt value?
     
  6. Michael K

    Michael K Well-Known Member

    $25
    $12
    $12
    $10
     
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  7. HonestScript

    HonestScript Active Member

    Thanks! At those prices compared to what I bought them for, I got a great deal!
     
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  9. -jeffB

    -jeffB Greshams LEO Supporter

    Yep, when people list silver BIN below spot, the only way to lose is to be too slow... :)
     
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  10. HonestScript

    HonestScript Active Member

    If anyone's interested, I'm trying to sell the coins on ebay.

    Think it will sell at $45 free ship?
     
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  11. -jeffB

    -jeffB Greshams LEO Supporter

    Not sure, but linking to your auction here instead of in the For Sale forum is against forum policy. You should probably edit that before you get dinged.
     
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  12. HonestScript

    HonestScript Active Member

    Thank you for the heads up! Appreciate it.
     
  13. HonestScript

    HonestScript Active Member

    Alright I lowered the price to $40 free shipping. One person already told me he's thinking about buying. Just wanted to tell you guys in case your interested.
     
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