orifdoc's Business-Strike Barbers 的钱币相册
Ex. Duckor. This little coin is just incredible with sharp detail and virtually perfect surfaces. Brilliant luster erupts through a nice golden patina. One one example has graded higher, a beautiful 68+ from the Simpson collection.
This coin is just fun to examine. Detail is good with just a touch of softness on star 11, the upper-right of the shield (which is almost universal) and the eagle's left claw. Color is exceptional with shades of silver-green and pink. Luster really pushes this coin into the upper grades and cascades over the surfaces nicely. A few linear toning breaks could easily be mistaken for scratches, but there is no disturbance of metal or luster in these areas. The 16-D is a common coin in gem condition, but this example is a cut above.
The Barber Half is the most difficult coin in a 20th Century type set. Gem examples are common, but coins at the MS67 level become quite scarce. This example sports an incredibly nice strike for any Barber half and detail is particularly nice for a New Orleans coin. All of the stars have sharp centers, with only the eagle's left foot and upper-right corner of the shield showing only the slightest weakness. Cartwheel luster is exceptionally bright and lively. Nice color adds considerably to the eye appeal with nice blues and pinks, and soft peach tones over the portrait. Pull-away toning is notable around devices on both sides. One of my favorites.