First Barber...First 1800s Coin...Goal for 2009

[mountainplayer]

First Barber...First 1800's Coin...Goal for 2009

On Sunday I found my first Barber, a coin I put on my wish list for 2009 and a coin I've wanted to find since I started MDing. It was found in a spot that no one would look at and get excited about. Just one of many flat areas within 1/4 mile of a river.

I'd dug six or seven pieces of junk when I got a great high tone on my Ace 250. I didn't think too much about it until I pinpointed it and it seemed small enough to be a coin. I flipped out the dirt clod and saw a small silver disc, and when I picked it up and saw a wreath around "One Dime" I knew I had my first Barber.

I thinks the detail is pretty fine. I'd love to have your opinion on the condition of this coin.

MP

 

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[cheese]

Re: First Barber...First 1800's Coin...Goal for 2009

Nice! That's one you'll remember for a long time! I remember the thrill of finding my 1st barber.

 

[nova]

Re: First Barber...First 1800's Coin...Goal for 2009

Nice find. Thats one on my wish list as well. I'm giving it a VF35. I can see almost a full liberty.
EF40 is full liberty.

 

[Bob S]

Re: First Barber...First 1800's Coin...Goal for 2009

At Least a VF a $100.00 Coin WTG

 

[piratesgold]

Re: First Barber...First 1800's Coin...Goal for 2009

This coin has the details of a VF-20, but due to even the light tarnish caused by the ground I would price it according to the grade F-12.
I wouldn't sell for less than $75, probably closer to $90. (I actually wouldn't sell it at all) Congrats on your First Barber! May it be one of many.

Lucky

 

[Indyfan73]

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Very nice

 

[mountainplayer]

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Thanks to all for sharing opinions about this coin. I don't know anything about grading coins, but this one is special because its pretty much what I had in mind what I wanted to find when I started MDing.

 

[John987]

Re: First Barber...First 1800's Coin...Goal for 2009

I would give this coin a definite Fine and probably more depending on the "sharpness" on the LIBERTY. The reverse is, ignoring the tarnish, is a Fine+. But you do have relate to the tarnish. I would basically agree with Lucky.
You have a really nice coin there - good thing you didn't scratch it. Value - I don't know.
Congratulations! Great Find!
John from NY

 

[bigrig40]

Re: First Barber...First 1800's Coin...Goal for 2009

beautiful coin. wtg, bigrig

 

[Silver Searcher]

Re: First Barber...First 1800's Coin...Goal for 2009

That's one nice looking coin MP it'sgreat to see you posting as well

 

[gmsparky]

Re: First Barber...First 1800's Coin...Goal for 2009

very nice, i have only one barber dime myself, but i'll always remember the day i found it. k

 

[seger98]

Re: First Barber...First 1800's Coin...Goal for 2009

Nice job, congratulations on your first barber, hopefully there will be many more!

 

[treasurenut]

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very nice coin

 

[crazyjarhead]

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Beautiful specimen Very nice barber

 

[Butler]

Re: First Barber...First 1800's Coin...Goal for 2009

It's.... it's beautiful! I would give it a frame all it's own with the caption "my first Barber dime"!

 

[DD-777]

Re: First Barber...First 1800's Coin...Goal for 2009

A beautiful coin indeed! That's one for the display case - especially since it's one you've wanted from the start...

 

[wildcatman71]

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beautiful!!

 

[allen]

Re: First Barber...First 1800's Coin...Goal for 2009

not sure of the grade, but
that coin sure is a beauty...

 

[bootstrap vinn]

Re: First Barber...First 1800's Coin...Goal for 2009

WTG,Playah!!! Sorry I'm a little late to chime in here but I just found this. Finally taking a "swing" at the 1800's huh? I'd say at least VF on this one!A great start to the season bud!!!
Bootstrap

 

[mlayers]

Re: First Barber...First 1800's Coin...Goal for 2009

It sure looks like a wonderful coin. I would say it is proably XF WTG....Matt