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Valued Member
United States
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How much would it cost to set up a full set minus the keys of Barber dimes in AG-VF? I'm not to picky as to the grade, just the type. I really want to create a type set of 'old' obsolete coins, but most are prohibitively expensive. I think this set would be more resonable no? Also, what are the keys and semi keys in this series? Thanks for your help! |
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Valued Member
United States
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It wouldn't be too overly expensive. Probably under $1K if you accept the keys in AG.
The big dates are 1895-O, 1901-S, and 1904-S. Most of the 1890's coins with mint marks are going to be over $20 in any condition. I have been working on my set for some time. I need 3 coins (1896-O,S and 1903-S). Then time to upgrade. I have been trying for VF+, but about 1/3 of my set isn't there. $1000 for the 1895-O in VF is a little steep, but its a goal, right?
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Valued Member
 United States
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It seems the 1895-o is the big key - thats expensive. The others seem to be attainable for around $50 (in a lower grade)
What about the 'regular' no mintmark dates? How much should each of them be bought for?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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There's a 40 pc. set on the bay now. BIN of 168.00. I tried to link it but my computer coudn't handle it. This is a BIG scrolling ad.
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Valued Member
United States
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I am currently also working on my Barber dime set. AG coins are actually reasonably priced for the semi-key dates in this series The entire set in AG would cost you less than $1,000. You are correct, the key date is in fact the 1895-o and would cost you about $200 - $250 in certified AG. The semi-keys are: 1892-s, 1894-o, 1895, 1896-o, 1896-s, 1897-o, 1901-s, and 1903-s. These would cost about $50 in AG - G. There are also about 10 other better dates that would run from $10 - $30 in AG. The remaing pieces you would probably be able to buy at a premium to spot $1.50 to $2.00, with a few going for around $5.00. This is the way I started my set, buying AG and G coins from dealer junk boxes. I soon began upgrading my set and this is where it gets interesting (expensive). Edited by rkp
06/20/2010 1:53 pm
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Valued Member
United States
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How many pieces could I get for 1.50 - 2? I would probably get them first
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Valued Member
United States
254 Posts |
I would say that you should be able to get almost 40 coins for less than $2.00. Most of the pieces from 1900 onward, with the exception of a few of the S and O mints. Maybe a few more if you get lucky, it all depends on what dealers have in their junk silver boxes in your area. Of course most of these will be AG and/or problem coins.
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Valued Member
United States
323 Posts |
So those 40 (or so) pieces should be in the $80 neighborhood huh...thats pretty fair. It would leave 37 coins from the rest of the dansco
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Valued Member
United States
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That 40 number is a rough estimate, not an exact number. Like I said before it depends on what you can find in junk boxes. Keep in mind that these would be AG coins and might not look all that attractive. I was able to find more than 50 coins, but It took hours upon hours of looking. Good luck!
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Valued Member
United States
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Cool - thanks! No dealers in my area, so that might be a problem. Maybe someone will sell some on CCF and I would be able to pick some up. Thanks!
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