Barbers and others in 90%
 

I was going through a bag of Quarters today and found quite a few Barbers and a Seated Liberty. Not being into Numismatics at all, I have no idea if these are worth a few cents more or not.

Most are pretty worn and one has "SPF" Stamped into the face... I also found quite a few Barber 1/2s in another bag. If they are worth a little more, I may try and turn them for more Junk.

http://www.survivalmonkey.com/melbo9/barbers.JPG

http://www.survivalmonkey.com/melbo9/spf.JPG

Re: Barbers and others in 90%
 

I guess it is protected from the sun radiation

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SPF of 1895 is pretty high.

I'm guessing but I would think worn 90% is worn 90%.

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Those look pretty thin. If you can see a few letters in the headband LIBERTY on the Barber's then it should be worth pulling. If the 1896 in the center is an "S" then a dealer would give you a few bucks in trade.

If the Seated Liberty has a date then it is worth pulling. My guess is that someone would use it as a filler for their collection.

How old are the bags? If the bags are older than 5 years then it might be worth pulling out a catalog.

65GT350

Re: Barbers and others in 90%
 

SPF-- Silver Pounces Fiat

I'd say you'd find buyers on EBAY who'd pay more for older dated 90% that is worn just because they don't know any better.

I can't speak for the suckers on EBAY, but I pay spot for my 90%, regardless of date. Some might say the less worn, the better.

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Of course, you could say I stay away from perceived numismatic value because I don't know any better.

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THanks. I try to pay a little less than spot in most cases. I just always wonder if some of my 90 has a diamond or two in it. I stay away from numismatics as well

Maybe the SPF was sold pending funds