Pounded Out Farm Spits Out A Beautiful 1914 Barber

crazyjarhead

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Hello everyone,

Was inside all day on the computer looking for work. After diner I decided to go back to the pounded old farm site which dates from the early 1900's. I was feeling good and in the mood to take it nice and easy. Within the first few digs out pops a 44 Wheatie. Then I found a belt buckle that I know isn't real old. Brass with a rusty hole keeper. It was getting late and decided to hit an area that I haven't pounded real hard. I dug all signals in the coin mode with sensitivity 1 bar from max. I have learned that even if you get one blimp one way just keep working in a circle until you get a good reading (if you can even get one). Well it worked for my next find. At 5 inches I spied a glimpse or silver. Merc I bet, I thought to myself. To my surprise out pops a 1914 barber. I didn't rub it like I normally do until I got home and ran some water on it. It was a nice 1914 which has very good detail. It was lost early on. I was happy. I have to admit that the detail is nearly mint. Even the Liberty is clearly visable. This is 2 Barber dimes in 2 days. Finally I got another signal which ended up being a shot shell bottom. The pictures were taken in early spring, not today .Thanks for looking, Ron

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If you look at the trees in the front yard and to the far left it's the one in front at the far left. This is where I found the Barber.
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AWESOME BARBER DIME,WTG!
 

Ron that Barber is sweeeet!! I like the looks of them when they have a little patina on them and best of all..no fine scratches :thumbsup:
Jerry
 

Crazyjarhead,
Coin world values lists the dime at $25.00 in XF 40 and $70.00 in AU 50. Good hunting,Kane23
 

kane23 said:
Crazyjarhead,
Coin world values lists the dime at $25.00 in XF 40 and $70.00 in AU 50. Good hunting,Kane23

Thanks Kane. AU I guess is uncirculated, right?? I tried checking but have no idea how to grade it unless it is sent to someone who specializes in grading
 

Crazyjarhead,
I grade coins for a pawn shop at times. I'll happily grade anything I can see a picture of. AU means Almost Uncirculated. different common grades are poor,fair,almost good,good, very good,fine,very fine,extra fine Almost Uncirculated,Uncirculated,gem uncirculated,Proof. This on a number system of 1-70,one just barely being able to tell what a coin is, 70 being perfect Uncirculated. I hope that helps, Kane 23
 

kane23 said:
Crazyjarhead,
I grade coins for a pawn shop at times. I'll happily grade anything I can see a picture of. AU means Almost Uncirculated. different common grades are poor,fair,almost good,good, very good,fine,very fine,extra fine Almost Uncirculated,Uncirculated,gem uncirculated,Proof. This on a number system of 1-70,one just barely being able to tell what a coin is, 70 being perfect Uncirculated. I hope that helps, Kane 23

Yep, Thanks for you time. Ron
 

I always enjoy reading your posts, Ron. That Barber Dime is in amazing condition. It must not have been in circulation very long. Super find!
 

gibsondan said:
I always enjoy reading your posts, Ron. That Barber Dime is in amazing condition. It must not have been in circulation very long. Super find!

Thanks Dan :icon_sunny:
 

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