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Nice early commems! I love the toning on the Columbian.
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Moe,
You should not be surprised that this "Days of" is alive and kicking! It's just that
we Barber folk are a tad shy about sharing our interest in these 'oft-down-looked-upon' series. I believe that
people who have never seen nice Barbers do not know what they are missing. This topic provides
a wealth of material to study and to envy.
Trevor,
Your 'non-brag-worthy' examples are worthy of study so that when you possess a decent fine or very fine example
you will appreciate them all the more. Do not let LogPotato nor Elbesaar sour you on collecting even a few nice examples of these coins. They have deeper pockets than we do! And better luck!
DO study the pictures closely. That is the value of Moe's topic and I applaud it.
To anyone:
I just acquired, among six other upgrades to my dime collection, a 1905-O Micro Mint Mark
in VF-35 condition. May I introduce a discussion about this variety here?
Insult to injury: no sooner than I am released from the hospital than I spill liquid on my laptop rendering it
dead on arrival. I just acquired a 'new' reconditioned machine today. Thanks to Sis and Brother-in-Law.
It's good to be back!
Matthew
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Welcome back Matthew. I can only speak for myself, but I'd love to learn about the 1905-O Micro O variety--if and when you feel up to sharing.  for your Sis and Brother in law for helping getting you back online. -MV |
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I agree. I would love to have a discussion about it.
Welcome back.
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Please comment: I understand [so far] that the 1905-O Micro Variety was not discovered until 1941. I am led to believe that coin collecting got started when people had money but nothing to buy! (WWII Rationing) SO, by the time people picked out Barber coins from circulation they were well-worn. High grade 1905-O Micro Dimes were/are scarce. Is this a good deduction? Second: I would like to take my dime along with a large O mint marked dime and a small O quarter and make an little exhibit to teach the difference. To be exhibited in Manchester, NH this October. I may need help with this. Really, anything that you have to say will be read carefully. Matthew |
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First, I believe Howard Newcomb discovered the variety around 1912. High grade coins are still scarce considering. PCGS has graded 187 total coins with only 7 in MS not including resubmits. The bulk of the population is in G with a total of 69. I think it's safe to say even with the relatively early discovery, 7 years in circulation could have a great impact on these small coins. They are still out there though. I just picked one 2 weeks ago in VF, although cleaned.
Second, I would offer a quarter if I had one, but I haven't found the right coin for me yet. It's the last 1905-O dated Barber I need. I would be happy to loan my dimes though.
Edit to add: I do not have access to NGC pop reports or I would have added them.
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07/29/2014 7:06 pm
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Edited by Elbesaar
07/29/2014 9:53 pm
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I spied one on Collector's Corner earlier this evening. It's PCGS VF-30  My budget won't let me snap it up but if someone wants this variety, it's there for the picking. -MV |
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It seems I have a lot of catching up to do in posting my V nickels. I left off at 1886... so her eis: 1887  another duplicate: 1887  1888  1889    This is not an O/C - its an Uncentered Broadstrike:  1890  1891     The most interesting of all the 1891's:  1892  1893  Pocket change from my Grandfather:  1894 - VERY tough date to locate in 58 !!  1895 - Old Rattler  1896  1897  1898  1899  1899 - Wish I had the REV half !!  1900  1901  1902  1903  1904  1905  1906  1907 - Grandfather's pocket change:  1907  1908 - Grandfather's pocket change  1908 - Barber Specialist: Dwayne Sessom of OK City,OK  1909 - Great Aunt's pocket change  1909 - another Dwayne Sessom coin:  Well, boys and girls, that catches up on my posts with the other two sites I have been posting on: NGC & PCGS. the last five coins: 1910, 1911, 1912-P, 1912-D and 1912-S will post soon ! Edited by Elbesaar
08/08/2014 1:33 pm
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Reserved for the last 5 coins:
1910
1911
1912
1912-D
1912-S
I hope everyone enjoyed seeing this set.
I recently sold many MS examples - as I
am truly more of an AU collector.
If I didn't have an AU 58 in my set,
I kept the MS example.
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http://coins.ha.com/itm/barber-dime...lc=339938072This link should take you to an auction to be held this Sunday. It looks like a Micro "O" to me, although it is not stated on the holder. I wonder what it will go for. Not to rest my eyes from being blinded by those lovely nickels!
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A friend has decided to sell off most of his Dime set. I wanted to upgrade my 1897-O - so - here's my newp:  Picked up a couple of things from a friend... An upgrade for my Dime Set [ have a MS 63 now ] PCGS 65 CAC   As well as new addition to the V nickel Proof collection: PCGS PR 65 CAM - CAC   Edited by Elbesaar
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