The 25 Days Of Barber Coins - Act II (In Memory Of Elbesaar) - Page 5

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two_tonevf35 Pillar of the Community United States 719 Posts	Posted 05/20/2018 5:54 pm @nickelsearcher I've seen your lowball sets and they're an impressive sight to behold. Did you ever get a chance to interact with Elbesaar? The challenge of looking through thousands of coins to find the PO1 needle in the haystack vs FR2 must take patience and perseverance. spell edit Edited by two_tonevf35 05/20/2018 5:54 pm Report this Post to the Staff
two_tonevf35 Pillar of the Community United States 719 Posts	Posted 05/20/2018 5:57 pm The only 1897 coin in my Elbesaar archive folder -and it's a beauty, PQ for the grade Report this Post to the Staff
two_tonevf35 Pillar of the Community United States 719 Posts	Posted 05/20/2018 6:03 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34441 Posts	Posted 05/21/2018 07:16 am My 1898-S Barber quarter: "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
moxking Rest in Peace United States 17900 Posts	Posted 05/21/2018 08:55 am The 3 Barbers in the perspective of a 10 piece Philadelphia Year Set: Edited by moxking 05/21/2018 09:26 am Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 189767 Posts	Posted 05/21/2018 09:39 am I am impressed with the turnout here. Keep it going! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
two_tonevf35 Pillar of the Community United States 719 Posts	Posted 05/21/2018 9:51 pm ^^^ beautiful coins @moxking. Absolute stunners! Report this Post to the Staff
two_tonevf35 Pillar of the Community United States 719 Posts	Posted 05/21/2018 9:59 pm When I think of 1898 and Mike Hayes, I remember his 1898 O VF30 that he had submitted to NGC as one of the possible/or mythical "micro-O" ultra-rarities mentioned by Beistle, and also Breen and Feigenbaum aka David Lawrence. There are quite a few 1892 micro O's found and still being found. I know Barber collectors who have and continue to look at EVERY SINGLE 1898 Barber half dollar listed on ebay. Mike's coin was at NGC for 6 months before they decided that it was not a micro O specimen, though the MM seemed to be different. I will link the thread on CU that also includes the hype around a well-known mid-grade Barber half expert, who had allegedly cherry picked one of these unicorns, only to discover it was a counterfeit. The O mint mark 'fell off' in the safe deposit box: lol or tears. The Barber community (almost) unanimously rallied around him in the loss. So instead of posting some more F12-XF45 midgrade circ cameos or two-toners, here is a link to that thread which you can see Mike's coin still present if you scroll down, and I will post Cratylus's coin photo here. Looks very credible. edit: so links to CU are not allowed - if interested in a great chapter in modern Barber Half history: Google "1898 micro O Barber Half" and the first hit is the thread from CU a little over 10 years ago. Here is the unicorn everyone buzzed about for several years before the owner emerged from hibernation to explain the "tragedy," and why he never let Mike or other Barber aficionados get a look at this amazing find! Sweet dreams Edited by two_tonevf35 05/21/2018 10:12 pm Report this Post to the Staff
turingmach Pillar of the Community United States 607 Posts	Posted 05/21/2018 10:11 pm 1898-S 50c NGC MS61: Report this Post to the Staff
paralyse Bedrock of the Community United States 12057 Posts	Posted 05/21/2018 11:33 pm 1896-S Barber dime 1896-O Barber quarter 1896-S Barber half dollar 1897-S Barber dime, beat up 1897-O Barber quarter, old ugly cleaning 1898 Barber dime, lots of reverse die chips 1898-O Barber dime, original 1898-S Barber dime 1898-O Barber quarter, NGC G4 (yes, someone slabbed this!!) 1898-O Barber Half, need better pictures! Member ANA - EAC - TNA - SSDC - CCT #890 "Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done." -- Louis D. Brandeis Report this Post to the Staff
barryg Pillar of the Community United States 5863 Posts	Posted 05/22/2018 09:38 am 1899: Expanded Digital U.S. Type Set Album \| Dansco 8100 (Lincon Cents) Album \| Digital Proof Type Set \| Digital U.S. Currency Type Set \| Foreign Bullion Coins Report this Post to the Staff
moxking Rest in Peace United States 17900 Posts	Posted 05/22/2018 9:08 pm Sweet quarter, Barry. Heritage has two similar coming up. I'd love one. Report this Post to the Staff
barryg Pillar of the Community United States 5863 Posts	Posted 05/22/2018 9:38 pm Glad you like it! Is this really the only 1899 Barber coin? Expanded Digital U.S. Type Set Album \| Dansco 8100 (Lincon Cents) Album \| Digital Proof Type Set \| Digital U.S. Currency Type Set \| Foreign Bullion Coins Report this Post to the Staff
two_tonevf35 Pillar of the Community United States 719 Posts	Posted 05/22/2018 11:20 pm Report this Post to the Staff
JoshsCoins New Member United States 43 Posts	Posted 05/23/2018 01:40 am Report this Post to the Staff
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