GTG 1916 25C Barber

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  1. Dima

    Dima Member

    Howdy folks! Thought I'd share another guess the grade. This buddy looks like he certainly went a few rounds against an experienced boxer. The few dings on his cheek and nose are impossible to miss, but otherwise, I feel this coin is a beautiful, lustrous type coin; definitely one of my favorites!

    1916 25C - Copy.jpg

    As I mentioned in another thread, I recently sent a few older PCGS slabbed coins for regrade. I was most interested in getting the them out of old, scratched up, banged up holders and into new GoldShield holders, with high resolution photos. I couldn't help myself and decided to gamble a little extra on a few coins I felt were a bit undergraded. Some might argue against my approach - waste of money, paying for plastic, etc. - but we'll leave that for a different thread :)

    I'll plan to reveal in ~24 hours.
     
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  3. Treashunt

    Treashunt The Other Frank

    I'd think about a 62, not quite a 63.
     
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  4. longshot

    longshot Enthusiast Supporter

    I'll guess MS62.

    Nitpick - It would be more correct to say her cheek and nose.:)
     
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  5. Dima

    Dima Member

    You are 1,000% correct; that is in fact Lady Liberty on the obverse. I know full well that the coin series gets their name from Charles Barber - the designer of the coin. But I think somewhere deep down in my subconscious, I like to (incorrectly) think that Mr.Barber himself is on the obverse :)

    Edit - another well known misnomer is the Mercury dime. Again, Lady Liberty is depicted, but the winged helm's similarity to the Roman god Mercury's helm made the name stick.
     
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  6. Lehigh96

    Lehigh96 Toning Enthusiast

    The obverse is MS62, but the reverse is good enough to bump the overall grade to MS63 IMO.
     
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  7. Paddy54

    Paddy54 Well-Known Member

    62...depending on what plastic....poss..63.
     
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  8. Morgandude11

    Morgandude11 As long as it's Silver, I'm listening

  9. bradgator2

    bradgator2 Well-Known Member

    A sweet 62+
     
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  10. mikenoodle

    mikenoodle The Village Idiot Supporter

    I'm gonna say that they called it rub along her cheek and hair under the coronet

    AU-55
     
  11. ksparrow

    ksparrow Coin Hoarder Supporter

    Great luster! I'll guess 62+ with the cheek marks the limiting factor.
     
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  12. Dima

    Dima Member

    If there are no further guesses, I'll plan to reveal grade in ~hour.
     
  13. ddddd

    ddddd Member

    MS 62
     
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  14. Publius2

    Publius2 Well-Known Member

    I think it will slab at 62 but I agree there appears to be some slight rub. Overall, a pretty coin.
     
  15. Dima

    Dima Member

    Currently graded PCGS MS62. BEST case scenario, I think this might come back 63, but we'll see. The obverse dings are quite apparent - especially in high def photo. I'm staying optimistic that the flawlessness of the reverse tilts the scales in my favor ever so slightly. But, like I stated in OP, I sent these in knowing full well it was a gamble and likely would come back same grade.
     
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  16. TypeCoin971793

    TypeCoin971793 Just a random guy on the internet

    Late, but I agree with the MS-62 grade. It has been dipped
     
  17. Dima

    Dima Member

    Grades just posted. Friends over at PCGS reconsidered and have now graded it MS63.
     
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  18. Lehigh96

    Lehigh96 Toning Enthusiast

    Boom again!

    Curious, what is the price difference between MS62 & MS63?
     
  19. Dima

    Dima Member

    According to PCGS, $275 -> $350. (Not that I ever plan on selling it...)
     
  20. ddddd

    ddddd Member

    $75 PCGS price guide difference and around a $30-$40 difference based on recent sales (although a 63 should be easier to sell compared to a less popular grade of 62).
     
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