Before I Buy - Grade And Value Help

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srs77 Pillar of the Community United States 3212 Posts	Posted 03/30/2016 10:30 am I have an opportunity to purchase this Barber quarter and I'm hoping you all can help determine it's grade and value. Thanks in advance!! * Moved by Staff to a more appropriate forum. * Report this Post to the Staff

billjones Pillar of the Community United States 1499 Posts	Posted 03/30/2016 11:02 am I believe that the coin falls just short of Mint State. There is a rub on the cheek, and there are some light hairlines that might indicate some cleaning. Heritage aucions as recently sold certified, similar coins for $200. Here is a link. https://coins.ha.com/itm/barber-qua...ot=1x=0&y=0# The piece has been dipped. Some collectors like them natural these days although that can be a matter of taste. Report this Post to the Staff
dave700x Rest in Peace United States 10625 Posts	Posted 03/30/2016 12:46 pm I have to agree with billjones. It appears the obverse was wiped at some point. Report this Post to the Staff
moxking Rest in Peace United States 17900 Posts	Posted 03/30/2016 2:56 pm At the very worst, it's an AU-58, although there are only a couple areas on the very highest points that show any circulation friction at all. In hand the luster might save it to a full mint state, as I don't see any luster breaks. Dipped or not is really hard to tell on this coin from the photos only. However, I myself would pass on this coin simply because of the very visible dark line on the cheek on the obverse. My eyes are immediately drawn to that "defect" and it would always bother me every time I saw this coin. Report this Post to the Staff
BH1964 Bedrock of the Community United States 10982 Posts	Posted 03/30/2016 3:47 pm If it's being sold as a choice mint state $300 piece then move along quickly. If it's being sold as $100 AU piece then it's worth considering. I would view $150 as "all the money" for that one. ANA #R3154474 Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 03/30/2016 4:56 pm I would pass on this, an essentially common coin in a questionable condition. I think that obverse (especially the scratch on the cheek) will always bug you after this discussion. Report this Post to the Staff
srs77 Pillar of the Community United States 3212 Posts	Posted 03/30/2016 5:36 pm Thanks all.. It's being sold as an AU-55 for $125. I appreciate everyone's thoughts on it. Report this Post to the Staff
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