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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Another one of my recent acquisitions. My first Barber key date. I wish the condition was a little better but it's a start. I didn't steal it. I'm in it for 70 dollars.   Edited by mds308
02/12/2013 11:13 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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It's still looks good! Nice job.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Congratulations! I do not know much about these but acquiring a KEY is always fun.
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Valued Member
United States
146 Posts |
That is a good find.Decent rim detail is hard to find on these coins in low grade,especially on the reverse.
It is the one coin needed to finish my low grade set.I have 4 coin shops and two shows a year within an hours
drive and still can't locate one I like.
regards
coffeecup57
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Valued Member
Germany
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Very nice! Wish I had one!
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Valued Member
United States
292 Posts |
Barbers rule! Thanks for posting it.
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Valued Member
United States
386 Posts |
mds, you always post great photos. It's one of your talents.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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Thanks blackjack,
Like they say: "I'm a Jack of all trades but master at none." I'm still tinkering with the photography. I may get a better camera.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Great original looking piece! Good choice.
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Valued Member
United States
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Like they say: "I'm a Jack of all trades but master at none." I'm still tinkering with the photography. I may get a better camera.
Looks like the camera you are using does a pretty good job. Good sharp and clear closeup. regards coffeecup57 |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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If we keep talking about photography, the moderators may move the thread  . Currently, I'm using a small Canon 8 Mega Pixel SD1100is. I started tinkering with more of the settings and have been getting better results. I may get a digital SLR in the near future. Used not new. I'm too frugal to pay retail. I bought the Canon that I use now and paid 30 dollars for it when 8 MP was the highest rating for these cameras. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Very nice coin ... I think you did very good picking that one up
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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You have an honest coin. Has been around the block a few times. Those of us who know these Barbers (Log Potato) will tell you that despite the "rough" appearance of the coin it is miles/kilometers ahead of the run-of-the-mill examples out there. Here is my example. The technical grade is XF (no number as it is raw) but it is funky in appearance.   Should you ever regret buying your coin, mds, remember me as I have second-guessed myself low these past 25 years. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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matthewvincent,
Was your coin cleaned or dipped? The obverese looks monohromatic and the reverse has some toning.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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It's always nice to pick up a key date. Solid looking coin too.
Congrats !!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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mds, I have no idea if the coin was "monkeyed with." It was purchased circa 1989-1991. I saw this ebay offering and now that it is over I have the results:   It sold for $49.00 with free shipping. 11 bids total with 7 unique bidders. At $70 I like your example better! |
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