1896 O Barber Dime--What Do You Think?

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gussyboy1 Valued Member United States 174 Posts	Posted 01/18/2008 12:26 pm I had this listed on eBay--I'm a newby - A guy asked a question about the grading--which I never do because I don't know enough-still learning. He said that if the liberty lettering couldn't be seen that is is not worth much. There is no lettering in the Barber dime's wreath--is he maybe indicating because the vine is worn that it's not worth much? What do you think about the grade. Thanks! Gussyboy1 Report this Post to the Staff

gussyboy1 Valued Member United States 174 Posts	Posted 01/18/2008 12:31 pm http://www.coincommunity.com/forum/...rberdime.jpg here is reverse will try to get larger pictures Report this Post to the Staff
Lucky_13 Pillar of the Community United States 749 Posts	Posted 01/18/2008 12:36 pm Is the year 1896? Reading from my 2008 Red Book...G-4 = date and letters plain. LIBERTY obliterated. 1896 0 G4 = $80 1896 S G4 = $80 1896 G4 = $10 Can you put a link to your ebay coin? Report this Post to the Staff
Lucky_13 Pillar of the Community United States 749 Posts	Posted 01/18/2008 12:38 pm ok got the year and mintmark...I was just so excited to help and contribute I didnt read the thread clearly Report this Post to the Staff
SeatedNut Pillar of the Community United States 2797 Posts	Posted 01/18/2008 12:40 pm Gussyboy, He is referring to the word Liberty in the headband. For VG a couple of letters need to be visible, Fine = all visible but faint, etc. With no letters visible, the best grade you could get is Good and that would require definition on both the obverse and reverse rims. From the small picture posted, I would guess this to be graded Good if the rims are not worn smooth. Here's a pic of one that would probably grade VG. Note the Liberty in the headband. Report this Post to the Staff
gussyboy1 Valued Member United States 174 Posts	Posted 01/18/2008 12:44 pm Thanks! You guys are the best! And a newby really appreciates your patience! In my 2008 US coin digest you cannot see the word liberty so I thought maybe the guy meant the vine. Report this Post to the Staff
mr merc Valued Member United States 143 Posts	Posted 01/20/2008 8:56 pm Looks G-4, nice coin worth $80 retail. Report this Post to the Staff
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