Finally Found Him, But Hes Pretty Worn Out!!

[mick56]

Finally Found Him, But He's Pretty Worn Out!!

My first Barber Quarter! Found in an old local park. When I first pulled it out from about 4" with my 250, I thought it was a slug as I coudn't see markings right away. Whoo Hoo!!!!

 

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[stefen]

Re: Finally Found Him, But He's Pretty Worn Out!!

Beats a poke in the eye with a sharp stick...

 

[BIG61AL]

Re: Finally Found Him, But He's Pretty Worn Out!!

any silver is good silver!!!

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

Re: Finally Found Him, But He's Pretty Worn Out!!

Great find!

 

[Old Relic]

Re: Finally Found Him, But He's Pretty Worn Out!!

Good for you! Worn or not, just holding that little piece of the past is a thrill.

Relic

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

Re: Finally Found Him, But He's Pretty Worn Out!!

Finally Found Him . . .

PS - that's a HER. One manly lookin woman modeled for Liberty that day, for sure. Charles E. Barber may have had childhood issues - I believe he used his mother as the inspiration.

I remember reading in a loaner book (something like "The Stories of American Coinage") that when the coin, and the whole Barber series, was unveiled a lot of folks were disgruntled at such a unlovely choice of heads.

 

[OPUS1]

Re: Finally Found Him, But He's Pretty Worn Out!!

I finally found this guy about 12" deep. I'm debating whether to put him in a tumbler or peroxide method. Any suggestions?

 

[GrayCloud]

Re: Finally Found Him, But He's Pretty Worn Out!!

Yea, grab that point out and cover that fella back up.

 

[Jack(IN)]

Re: Finally Found Him, But He's Pretty Worn Out!!

I've found them looking worse...but you know what, you found it and its all yours!! Congrats on your first Barber Quarter!!