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I posted this in the grading forum, but wanted to post it here as well 'cause I'm as happy as a new daddy. It's been over three years since I started my quest - three years of looking, watching, and bidding on an untold number of 1892 O Barber halves - finally found one this weekend that I could afford - got sniped in the last few seconds, but my max was higher than the sniper bid.  This is the only one I've needed to complete my set (circulated). I now have all the business strikes from 1892 through 2008 (with the last 8 Franklin Proofs to add to the mix). I think that's pretty cool. Ralph   |
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Bedrock of the Community
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congrats on finishing the set
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Moderator
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Nice job!  That is an incredible collection to have. |
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Pillar of the Community
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Cool Beans Ralph!  |
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Pillar of the Community
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yeah nice set I need to start me a set too |
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Pillar of the Community
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Congrats on your set. Nice find !
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Valued Member
United States
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That's a beauty! I recently started assembling a set of Barber halves. I haven't bought any of the keys yet, but I did buy a pretty nice 1913 P in VG condition. |
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Valued Member
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Its always great to hear when someone finishes a set  whats next? |
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Pillar of the Community
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It's a great feeling to put that last coin in the slot! I recently experienced it when I finally got the 16-D to finish off my Merc set. Congratulations Ralph!
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Congrads on the accomplishment!
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Pillar of the Community
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Gone for the weekend, and I'm a little slow in catching up on my email - thank you to all who responded to this topic.
One Red Cent - a 1913 is a semi-key, and a good start - congratulations, and good luck on your set.
Weerdsteev - the 16D was the last Merc that I got too, so I know what you're talking about - congratulations to you on finishing that set!
I've read where some folks give the advice - collect the key dates first, but that doesn't seem to work for me. I have a tendency to begin with the common dates, and, when I've got the majority of them in an album, it gives me an incentive to save up for the keys - almost like I'm driven to fill them holes. :)
Ralph
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Ralph - In your initial post you said, "I now have all the business strikes from 1892 through 2008 (with the last 8 Franklin Proofs to add to the mix)." Does this mean you have the the 1916 SL Quarter, too?
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Pillar of the Community
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No sir! I was referring to half dollars only in my original post. My quarters collection is complete from 1924 through 2008. I do have all but 6 of the SL quarters, but the 1916 is not one of them. Just as an afterthought, I would add that I, also, have all but 3 of the Barber quarters - circulated, of course. Ralph |
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Ralph:
Nice piece, no problems, and should slab G-4.
Also, nice on those quarters!
I am fairly prejudiced on all Barbers, and 'accumulate' all better dates.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Finishing any Barber series is quite an accomplishment Quote:I would add that I, also, have all but 3 of the Barber quarters - circulated, of course. Of course, those last three are $1000+ toughies so I imagine a lot of collectors leave those holes open |
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Posted 12/04/2008 7:55 pm
