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Valued Member
United States
259 Posts |
...I just won one in an auction for $150. The auction included an 1896-O Barber quarter, a 1929 SLQ, 1911-D, 1912, & 1912-D Barber dimes, and an 1854 Seated Liberty dime. I am under the assumption that the 1896-S very well could be counterfeit. The buyer offers a 7 day no questions asked return policy (or else I wouldn't have bid.) I am gonna need help to make sure it's authentic (though I'm fairly sure that it will be). ...Boy, I am excited!  |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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1896-O Barber quarter? That's not as rare as the 1896-S, so I wouldn't say it's too likely to be counterfeited. It's still a rare coin though, so I'd double check. What grade is it? If it's F-12 or better, you did really well. |
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Valued Member
 United States
259 Posts |
whoops, meant to type 1896-S!
the auction includes BOTH 1896 S and O
and THAT is why I am excited :D
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Rest in Peace
United States
5375 Posts |
Please post some pictures soon! It should be pretty obvious to tell an outright fake, but it'll take a little more work to detect an altered coin. For $150, I'd be worried that the 96-S is fake too. Even if it is, you might have still done alright, though.
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Valued Member
United States
259 Posts |
As soon as this coin is in hand, I will be posting pictures.
Am I under the correct assumption that if the 1896-S is real and in G+ condition, that it would be worth nearly $1,000?
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Valued Member
United States
259 Posts |
Pictures from the auction:   If real, it looks to me like it will be in Good condition, most likely. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10284 Posts |
You prolly got lucky! Great for you, I sure hope so. I would not take it back to the auctioneer first!  I'd find out for sure elsewhere. |
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Valued Member
United States
259 Posts |
Wheezy, I also have a gut feeling that I got lucky!
...Now I just hope it gets from Texas to Alabama with no problems! >_<
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Moderator
 United States
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 of that 96-S. swcoin.ecrater.com
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Valued Member
United States
442 Posts |
Here's hoping you got real lucky but a 96-S for $150 alone would be the steal of a lifetime.
Naturally post really good pics but if you have any local dealers you really trust let them take a look.
Hoping for the best for you!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Good luck, but at best, from the pictures, it would be AG.
I hope that you get it.
I love those Barbers!
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