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Here is a scan of some of my Barber dimes. I know there is nothing here in good shape but I like them. I'm a little intimidated to start a Whitman folder (or Dansco maybe) as I believe these can quite pricey. Any thoughts or advice on starting a Barber dime folder? Obverse:  I scanned the back and accidentally got them upside-down so I believe the top row (reverse)is on the bottom and likewise. Reverse:  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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It looks like you got a good start. Why don't you leave them in 2x2s until you decide? I will do that until I decide if/when to buy the Dansco.
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Valued Member
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Thank you!. I only took them out of the vinyl flips to scan them. I use those unbleached cotton examination gloves when handling my coins. I figure that is probably a bit overkill to do so but, I look at it like I'm just a steward taking care of these wonderful little pieces of history and I'm not going to chance any further damage by incorrectly handling them.
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Pillar of the Community
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I would rather be over-cautious (cotton gloves, padded drop cloth, etc...) than careless when it comes to handling my raw coins.  Edited by oih82w8
10/17/2011 09:58 am
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Rest in Peace
United States
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My husband put his dimes in a Whitman folder when he was a kid and we just got them out (after 30+ years). The dimes now have black streaks covering their faces. I have read (here) that the Whitman folders caused the damage -- specifically the glue that holds the hole-punched page to the flat page.
For now I am storing what I have in 2X2's and I will create my own folder with the vinyl pages someday.
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I would use 2X2's until you gather at least half of the coins needed for the album. Make a checklist and mark them off as you get them. I did this with my Mercury dimes, and my Buffalo nickels before buying the albums. I really want to do a set of these coins too. I love dimes, and they are the next on the list after the mercs |
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United States
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oh yeah, the dimes I have are in the same kind of condition. Nothing crazy, just Barber dimes. Circulated. I love the like of circulated silver way more then BU stuff for some reason |
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What's nice about the high price of silver is that you can get older coins for melt. These may be worth a little over that, but not by much except the 1903. The high silver price also means you can get slightly better grade (VG-F) coins for not that much more with a bit of hunting, especially in lots. I would try for F-VF on the common dates and AG-G for the keys if you are on a budget. The 1903 looks like a nice Fine. And not to overstep bounds here, but I'm a real Barber fanatic and I'd be willing to give you some advice on the subject and/or even help you out with some coins : )
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What's nice about the high price of silver is that you can get older coins for melt. These may be worth a little over that, but not by much except the 1903. The high silver price also means you can get slightly better grade (VG-F) coins for not that much more with a bit of hunting, especially in lots. I would try for F-VF on the common dates and AG-G for the keys if you are on a budget. The 1903 looks like a nice Fine. And not to overstep bounds here, but I'm a real Barber fanatic and I'd be willing to give you some advice on the subject and/or even help you out with some coins : ) I already have the Barber Half book completed, I would love to hear your advice as we both share a common love in coins. That being the Barbers, Half, Quarter or Dime, it doesn't matter....  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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As to them being pricy, some are and many are not. Naturally, as with almost any coins, the really high graded ones are expensive. But if you check out the more common Liberty Head Dimes you would find you could easily find the ones in G to VG or even some in F grades not to expensive. And due to them being used so much in the past, those grades are really common. Nice looking set when full of close to full. It's that lousy 1894S that is tuff to find in change.   |
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Posted 10/17/2011 09:41 am
