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Doesanyone collect Ike dollars?

penny2manypenny2many Posts: 126
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I buy all the Ike dollars I find at the bank and most of the Kennedy halves. Most are not in perfect shape but at times I will find a good one. I also have a Ike from the mint in the holder, a proof and I like it but I am not sure what these will be worth if I sell them some day. I never see anyone talk about the Ikes!
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  • jhusmanjhusman Posts: 1,082 ✭
    I like Ikes. They were "circulating" when I was a kid, and I have been considering putting together a set of silver UNC and Proofs.
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  • LeeBoneLeeBone Posts: 4,614 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Sure, why not?
    The prices are very reasonable. image
  • Boothill40Boothill40 Posts: 780
    Yes I'm working on a registry set (5150 circ strike Ikes), completed a Proof set but looking to upgrade, and have Unc rolls of almost every issue just missing 73, 74, 76 silver I have about eighteen of each but will only place select coins into my rolls.
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  • MajorDutyMajorDuty Posts: 1,998
    Yeahhh.... both MS and proof until my set is completed. They're all right.
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  • LALASD4LALASD4 Posts: 3,602 ✭✭✭
    I use to have a MS66 or higher set.
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    San Diego, CA


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  • CoinMeisterCoinMeister Posts: 642 ✭✭✭✭
    Just obtained a '72 type 2 in PCGS MS64 a couple of weeks ago at a coin show....
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  • BurksBurks Posts: 1,103 ✭
    I like Ike when he's in a brown box. image
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  • DjordDjord Posts: 457
    I do! the set is listed under PAD in the Ikes with varieties, I believe it is set #11.
    Have not been following these much lately, and may wind up selling the set since my interests have gone into other coins mainly gold for the last 3 years.
    They are definitely difficult to find in higher grades, but the hunt is fun.
  • 19Lyds19Lyds Posts: 26,492 ✭✭✭✭
    IKEs don't get much respect in these forums unless they are either very high grade or a PKOK coin.

    Here are a couple of recent acquisitions thanks to Segoja!

    An MS66 PKOK
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    An MS65 Toner
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    Here's an MS65 1971-S Pegleg thanks to Grandam (and my pocketbook! image )
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    From an IKE collector standpoint, my advice to you is to attend some coin shows and peruse the IKEs some of the dealers bring along. If they don't have any and you show an interest, they will bring them the next time.

    I like IKEs because at this point in time, they are very affordable and IMO a good collection to acquire and complete. You can also get into the variety phase of these coins and might even discover something new. Since the series is so unpopular, little real study has been done on the different varieties and types that are out there so the door is more or less wide open.

    I think its about time that this coin started getting the recognition it deserves and perhaps it soon will.
    I decided to change calling the bathroom the John and renamed it the Jim. I feel so much better saying I went to the Jim this morning.



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  • kwmorgankwmorgan Posts: 967 ✭
    I collect the 40% silver ones.
  • NowhereManNowhereMan Posts: 478
    I love the "blue envelope" 40% MS ones. They have a great look, and I'm always looking for bright white untoned ones with clean surfaces.

    Rex
  • taxbuster1040taxbuster1040 Posts: 351 ✭✭✭
    I have been collecting ikes since when they came out. I have quite a few ms-64 to ms-66 ikes graded by pcgs and ngc. I have 2 ms-63 pcgs type 2 1972's.. Prices seem to move around alot on these both on ebay and Heritage auctions. Someday, I think they will appreciate in value.
  • ziggy29ziggy29 Posts: 18,668 ✭✭✭
    I only have a couple of AU-58 Ikes for my type set. This one's pretty darned nice for the grade, though:

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  • jhusmanjhusman Posts: 1,082 ✭
    Is there a book on these? Any good articles?
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  • GandyjaiGandyjai Posts: 1,380 ✭✭
    I used to collect high-grade MS Ikes....Then I discovered Ike errors and wanted a bigger challenge......

    Now, I have a complete set of MS high-grade Ike errors.....all except the 73-P and 74-S.

    Brian

    I LOVE image TALON HEAD, PEG LEG & ERROR IKES! image
  • jhusmanjhusman Posts: 1,082 ✭
    What is PKOK?
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  • CoinHuskerCoinHusker Posts: 5,033 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Is there a book on these? Any good articles? >>




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  • Dennis88Dennis88 Posts: 5,797 ✭✭✭
    Segoja has a few....
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  • GandyjaiGandyjai Posts: 1,380 ✭✭
    << Is there a book on these? Any good articles? >>

    Check out:
    www.supercoin.com/iketypes/index.htm

    For great info on the three types of 72-P Ikes.

    Brian
  • kiyotekiyote Posts: 5,588 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I'm done already with my MS and proof set.. it wasn't too challenging, though I don't have any scarecer type II and III varities.
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  • 19Lyds19Lyds Posts: 26,492 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>What is PKOK? >>



    This is the term used on this forum for Peacock since the term for a rooster cannot be used.

    That is, unless you know the code™!

    Which I dont.

    BTW, that PKOK 71-D has the cleanest and strongest strike I have ever seen on a 71-D. Had it not been for that hit through the letter T in LIBERTY, it would have gone higher IMHO!
    I decided to change calling the bathroom the John and renamed it the Jim. I feel so much better saying I went to the Jim this morning.



    The name is LEE!
  • ziggy29ziggy29 Posts: 18,668 ✭✭✭


    << <i>This is the term used on this forum for Peac@ck since the term for a rooster cannot be used.

    That is, unless you know the code™! >>

    You can't say "peacock"?
  • JJMJJM Posts: 8,089 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I actually just got my first Ike , to crack out ( brittle lil bugger!) and put in a dansco to see if it will tone image...I do think the Rev is outstanding when well struck

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  • sonoranmonsoonsonoranmonsoon Posts: 2,078 ✭✭
    I have an Ike set. I have not worked on it for a while, but will get around to upgrading it a bit eventually.
  • jhusmanjhusman Posts: 1,082 ✭
    Anyone have any idea where I can find the "Athoritative Refernce" book? I just spent 30 mins looking for it on the net with no luck.

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  • itsnotjustmeitsnotjustme Posts: 8,779 ✭✭✭
    I do. I have a mint state set and a proof set.
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  • 19Lyds19Lyds Posts: 26,492 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>This is the term used on this forum for Peac@ck since the term for a rooster cannot be used.

    That is, unless you know the code™! >>

    You can't say "peacock"? >>



    Hey........you know the code™!
    I decided to change calling the bathroom the John and renamed it the Jim. I feel so much better saying I went to the Jim this morning.



    The name is LEE!
  • mach19mach19 Posts: 4,002 ✭✭
    I will post some on the BST board this weekend. Keep your eyes open!!
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  • cladkingcladking Posts: 28,733 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I've liked the mint state clad Ikes for a long time.

    I've only recently discovered the 40% uncs. These are fun to search since the really nice ones
    really stand out a lot from the typical coins and are very attractive. I've always loved the reverse
    design and can appreciate the obverse as well. The design really stands out even more in the 80%
    silver of the silver clad. The nice ones aren't that tough either with about 5% of them being pretty
    clean.
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  • earlwbollingerearlwbollinger Posts: 1,304
    Yes IKEs are fun to collect. A deceivingly simple looking set to collect though.
    I am pretty happy with my set too.
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  • CoinHuskerCoinHusker Posts: 5,033 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Anyone have any idea where I can find the "Athoritative Refernce" book? I just spent 30 mins looking for it on the net with no luck. >>




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  • BaronVonBaughBaronVonBaugh Posts: 1,837 ✭✭✭✭
    I have a proof set
    1938-64_Jefferson_Nickel_Proofs
  • cartwheelcartwheel Posts: 845 ✭
    I started to look for them when I decided to pursue a modern type set, found I liked them so much I started a 1976-S proof set (love those PR69DCAM's!) and some other years in high MS and PR so I have all the reverses. High-end Ikes look great, anything below MS66 not so good IMHO.

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  • LindeDadLindeDad Posts: 18,766 ✭✭✭✭✭
    My newest arrival. It was in the mailbox when I got home today.
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    Thanks Parkell!!!

    Have a complete set still in mint holders, and Proof and MS sets in the PCGS registery.
    My Current project....https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/mysetregistry/album/160794
  • 19Lyds19Lyds Posts: 26,492 ✭✭✭✭
    Here's my latest pick-up! An AU-53 Type 2.

    Anybody care to guess whats wrong with it? (Other than the grade that is!)

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    I decided to change calling the bathroom the John and renamed it the Jim. I feel so much better saying I went to the Jim this morning.



    The name is LEE!
  • billboatbillboat Posts: 2,260
    Nothing against Ike's--I have two and probably won't get more--but somebady has to love them. Just wish the reverse was more traditional.
    Curmudgeon in waiting!
  • 19Lyds19Lyds Posts: 26,492 ✭✭✭✭
    Define "more traditional"?
    I decided to change calling the bathroom the John and renamed it the Jim. I feel so much better saying I went to the Jim this morning.



    The name is LEE!
  • PreussenPreussen Posts: 2,307 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Doesanyone collect Ike dollars? >>

    Apparently someone does, but not me; except for the two in my 7070 set image. -Preussen
    "Illegitimis non carborundum" -General Joseph Stilwell. See my auctions
  • mach19mach19 Posts: 4,002 ✭✭
    BST board, A bunchimage
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  • QBertQBert Posts: 311 ✭✭✭
    I haved a complete set that I started in 1972. All raw and probobly nothing to write home about.image
  • billboatbillboat Posts: 2,260


    << <i>Define "more traditional"? >>



    Don't like Moon Dollars--why couldn't it have been the eagle sitting on Europe--much better imagery for Ike--it was Kennedy that hit the moon--Ike just saved our collective butts in WWII! Spoken as a veteran--but everyone has a say!
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  • QBertQBert Posts: 311 ✭✭✭
    Opps, it was 1975, not 1972.

    Here is one I've had for about 30 years.

  • BECOKABECOKA Posts: 16,961 ✭✭✭
    I love the proofs but got frustrated trying to find good looking Uncirculated ones.
  • BurksBurks Posts: 1,103 ✭


    << <i>I love the proofs but got frustrated trying to find good looking Uncirculated ones. >>



    Ditto. Had problems finding some decent UNC's today. A few nice proofs but nothing special.
    WTB: Eric Plunk cards, jersey (signed or unsigned), and autographs. Basically anything related to him

    Positive BST: WhiteThunder (x2), Ajaan, onefasttalon, mirabela, Wizard1, cucamongacoin, mccardguy1


    Negative BST: NONE!
  • cladkingcladking Posts: 28,733 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Opps, it was 1975, not 1972.

    Here is one I've had for about 30 years. >>




    Not too bad, even for the type II.
    tempus fugit extra philosophiam.
  • pb2ypb2y Posts: 1,461 ✭
    Only in annual US Mint sets
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  • 19Lyds19Lyds Posts: 26,492 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>Define "more traditional"? >>



    Don't like Moon Dollars--why couldn't it have been the eagle sitting on Europe--much better imagery for Ike--it was Kennedy that hit the moon--Ike just saved our collective butts in WWII! Spoken as a veteran--but everyone has a say! >>



    But Eisenhower signed the legislation creating the Space Program, Kennedy just continued it. Funny thing though, Eisenhower would have rather fed the hungry here in our own country rather than spend money on the space program. He never really saw any sense in exploring the moon.
    I decided to change calling the bathroom the John and renamed it the Jim. I feel so much better saying I went to the Jim this morning.



    The name is LEE!
  • ccexccex Posts: 1,188 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Here's my latest pick-up! An AU-53 Type 2.

    Anybody care to guess whats wrong with it? (Other than the grade that is!)

    image >>



    Your detail suggests that Florida is too excited on that coin.
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  • BurksBurks Posts: 1,103 ✭
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    I'd love to buy brown box Ike's at or really close to silver spot all day long.
    WTB: Eric Plunk cards, jersey (signed or unsigned), and autographs. Basically anything related to him

    Positive BST: WhiteThunder (x2), Ajaan, onefasttalon, mirabela, Wizard1, cucamongacoin, mccardguy1


    Negative BST: NONE!
  • radiomanradioman Posts: 768 ✭✭✭
    Here's my latest pick-up! An AU-53 Type 2.

    Anybody care to guess whats wrong with it? (Other than the grade that is!)

    Not Type 2

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