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SO, I've already started my Barber quarter set, and had been debating as to whether or not to really delve into. Well, I saw this 1896-s up for sale and it seemed like a good price to me so I went for it.......thoughts? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...TRK:MEWNX:ITNow that I've got a major key, I will likely be a bit more serious about this series. The problem is that the other 2 keys are basically valued up exponentially compared to this one!  |
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Looks like you got a good deal to me!
Good luck on the 1901-S!
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When I saw the title, I knew this was you John!
Nice looking original coin :)
Tough coin without breaking the bank. I would much rather have an original, low grade coin then lets say, a F coin with environmental issues etc.
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Congratulations, johnny54321!
I think you got a great deal on that one.
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Nice pick up on the 1896 S. My set is complete for the lack of the 96-s, 01-s and the 13-s. Some day I hope to have the remaining 3. Granted they are all circulated examples, but several are in VG/VF condition. Congrats on the 1896-S pick-up. Someday
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Thanks everyone! The obverse looks G4 imo, but the reverse is darn near FR2. I guess they averaged it out. It's not the strongest AG I've seen, but it is the cheapest one..lol. This barber set is going to have to be a budget set, because the 1901-s I will hopefully eventually buy will definitely be a lower grade. Now I just need to talk nolawyer into selling me his. ;-) Does anyone else on this forum own a 1901-s? Just curious.
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My local coin shop has one in AG. I think they want $3k or so for it. I did not look too close and that was as of a month ago.
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07/11/2011 4:21 pm
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That's exactly what I am doing with my Barber dimes, budget set. I have the biggie, 1895-O in G6 and just picked up the 01-S and 13-S. Keep us posted John! swcoin.ecrater.com
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Yeah, I envy that 1895-O Dave, she's a beaut! Did you ever send her into be graded? I still need to talk you into completing an slq set! Your pretty much half way there cost-wise with the 1916. :-)
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No, I thought about getting her certified then doing what you did with your Dansco and the velcro...awesome idea! I do have some SLQ's, and will start this set sooner or later  I love that 1916! swcoin.ecrater.com
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Great score Johnny! That seller really has a past. Maybe that's why you got it for openers. For whatever reason - getting it makes you da man!  |
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Good luck on the 1901-S! One of the few I'm missing too. Only missing a few and that 96S is one of them also. Think I'll go out and buy a roll of those.  That is one series where there is a real lot of low minted coins. |
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I would be happy with a certified FR2 01-S just to have it for the set. I have even seeing PO1 coins. Still big $.
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The 1896-S Barber half is a pain in the posterior as well. Finally picked up one at Hertage Auctions in F12 condition but paid an arm and a leg for it.
I do know that the entire 1896-s series, Dimes, Quarters and Halfs are scarce in higher grades but the Quarter is the king for this series.
Good score and a great price. I have a friend that has one in roughly F12 condition and won't part with it at all. LOL
He bought it 25 years ago for a mere pittance, talk about interest....
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Just received it today, here are some closeups. The obverse has a complete rim, and should grade G4 imo. The reverse I think is FR2. Interesting toning on the reverse, my guess it's been in a whitman album for a while. It would be a nice coin to have only the obverse showing!    I'd love to see pics of your barber? From what I have read, this is acutally a tougher date than the 1913-s and they have a lower TBG population, but the fact that only 40000 13-s coins were minted, this alone really ups the demand. |
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07/15/2011 02:47 am
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