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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Log Potato, post: 1316052, member: 26787&quot;]By the way, I know RB has a personal issue with plastic (which is OK <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /> )&nbsp; I decided to throw some of my raw Barber Halves into the PCGS grading circus.&nbsp; Here is a synopsis.</p><p><br /></p><p>[TABLE=&quot;width: 97%&quot;]</p><p>[TR]</p><p>[TD=&quot;class: ftalternatingbaron, width: 99%, bgcolor: #FEF6EF, align: right&quot;][TABLE=&quot;width: 100%&quot;]</p><p>[TR]</p><p>[TD=&quot;colspan: 2&quot;]<font face="Arial">Well, I have been collecting Barber halves in F-VF for a small amount of time now, and I figured it was time to put my grading to the test. Most of these coins are common, but I really enjoy this series, and I wanted to use this as a learning experience. I have few more raw sitting in my Dansco waiting for plastic tombs, but I figured 8 was enough for my first time submitting.</font></p><p><font face="Arial"><br /></font></p><p><font face="Arial">1) 1898-S Bought from a dealer at the Pitt ANA. The dealer warned me he felt it was a VG10 coin, and I trust his expertise. I just like the coin so much I wanted to take the shot at an F-12</font></p><p><font face="Arial">2) 1899 Bought from another forum member. This is a strong F15 coin in my opinion. </font></p><p><font face="Arial">3) 1902 Bought from the same forum member. A very crusty piece that should make F15 on it&#039;s worst day. I hope for a VF20.</font></p><p><font face="Arial">4) 1903-S Again, from the same member. A lighter coin with good detail. I expect a VF20 grade but would not be surprised with a VF25 grade.</font></p><p><font face="Arial">5) 1905-S Another raw purchase from the Pitt ANA. I feel this coin has a strong chance at an F15, but wouldn&#039;t be disappointed with an F12 grade.</font></p><p><font face="Arial">6) 1908 A raw purchase from the Philly Whitman show this year. I think it has a good chance at VF20.</font></p><p><font face="Arial">7) 1910-S Bought from the same forum member as mentioned above. This coin has all the best qualities in a F-VF Barber half. I would like a VF20, but I feel it&#039;s a strong F15.</font></p><p><font face="Arial">8) 1913-D Bought from the same forum member above, I belive this coin should get a VF20, but wouldn&#039;t be surprised if it got a F15.</font></p><p><font face="Arial"><br /></font></p><p><font face="Arial">As always, grades are subjective, and I plan on absorbing as much as I can out of this experience. Of course if I get a body bag, it will go back in the Dansco as if it never took the tip to California in the first place. I will post the grades, as soon as I get them.</font>[/TD]</p><p>[/TR]</p><p>[/TABLE]</p><p>[/TD]</p><p>[/TR]</p><p>[/TABLE][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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