2016 SLQ Centennial Gold - IN HAND
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I'm a fan of this one..... Excellent presentation, gorgeous design, well-executed.
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where did it ship from?
Mine came from Memphis, TN. Just FYI..........I'm in STL so geographically it's not terribly far away which might help explain my lightning fast delivery. My order was placed at 12:16 pm on 9/8 (I fought the computer for 16 mins) and was approx. 10k or so? by my guess into the sale. I used normal shipping ($4.95).
The coin looks to be superb and does display light "finning" as seen on most of the gold mercury dimes.
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where did it ship from?
Mine came from Memphis, TN. Just FYI..........I'm in STL so geographically it's not terribly far away which might help explain my lightning fast delivery. My order was placed at 12:16 pm on 9/8 (I fought the computer for 16 mins) and was approx. 10k or so? by my guess into the sale. I used normal shipping ($4.95).
The coin looks to be superb and does display light "finning" as seen on most of the gold mercury dimes.
Bummer... I live in Memphis, TN. And can actually drive by the very plane US Mint distribution center. Wish I could go and pick it up.
I got my mercury dime the next day.
I am still w/o my quarter...
I'm a fan of this one..... Excellent presentation, gorgeous design, well-executed.
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Is it noticeably smaller in diameter than a silver quarter?
Yes, to my eyes it appears more akin to the size of a nickel. However, viewing it alone it doesn't detract from the presentation imo. I am assuming the size difference is owed to the 1/4 oz gold content.
That's a really beautiful coin and I really like the fancy packaging. I'm keeping my coin in this box and see no need to get this coin slabbed.
Same here. I REALLY like the packaging/presentation on this one.
package. Noticed the sealing flap was not secure and someone put a piece of scotchtape
to hold flap closed. My stomach sunk.
I ran back inside to same clerk and showed Her package with tape. She said not to worry
same thing happened to an earlier delivery. Either way I opened package in front of Her
to see the shiny new coin.
Was wondering if anyone else had similar experience?
Yes, to my eyes it is all there with nice definition. The only thing I was slightly disappointed with was the definition (NO ATTEMPT HERE TO BE LEWD OR LASCIVIOUS) of Liberty's breast. The nipple is VERY subtle, almost non-existent. I expected a modern rendering of this classic design to be extremely crisp, and overall honestly it is. However, with today's technology I was expecting (perhaps too much) even more. It in no way affects the eye appeal or speaks to the subject matter. This observation is more about the sharpness of the tiniest details.
With that said, that is a VERY, VERY minor complaint (actually more just a thought) as I think overall this particular coin is one of the BEST I've seen the Mint produce in some time. It is truly beautiful! Those of you who ordered one ought not be disappointed.
Was wondering if anyone else had similar experience?
Nope, mine was sealed tight as a drum. Glad to hear all is well with yours.
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That's a really beautiful coin and I really like the fancy packaging. I'm keeping my coin in this box and see no need to get this coin slabbed.
Agree as to the beauty of the coin and really like the packaging. Makes it harder to decide whether to send it in for First Strike designation and grading.
Is it noticeably smaller in diameter than a silver quarter?
Yes, to my eyes it appears more akin to the size of a nickel. However, viewing it alone it doesn't detract from the presentation imo. I am assuming the size difference is owed to the 1/4 oz gold content.
The COULD have made it thinner to be same as the REAL SLQ!
Akin to the Pine Tree Shillings.
But then people would be putting them in vending machines.
The COULD have made it thinner to be same as the REAL SLQ!
Akin to the Pine Tree Shillings.
But then people would be putting them in vending machines.
That's an excellent point about the thickness that I hadn't thought of. I'm wondering if that might have affected the ability to strike it in the multidimensional relief that they pulled off. Not sure. For my money, I would have LOVED for it to be exactly the same as a regular SLQ to be certain. However, IF that was a consideration (high relief vs thickness), I'm glad that the powers that be went with this format. I find the design to be striking (pardon the pun). Lady Liberty looks like a knockout and the eagle on the reverse is spectacular imo.
Is it noticeably smaller in diameter than a silver quarter?
Yes, to my eyes it appears more akin to the size of a nickel. However, viewing it alone it doesn't detract from the presentation imo. I am assuming the size difference is owed to the 1/4 oz gold content.
The COULD have made it thinner to be same as the REAL SLQ!
Akin to the Pine Tree Shillings.
But then people would be putting them in vending machines.
This coin is already super thin at 1.63 mm. Only slightly smaller in diameter than the original at 22mm vs 24.3 for the SLQ.
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Edited to correct calculation.
WLH would have to have over 0.81 oz of Au, not 0.5 oz, so 5/8 size for the Au?
The gold 2014 Kennedy Half looks great at 3/4 oz. gold. I think the 2016 gold Walker will unfortunately look really small at 1/2 oz.
The 2016 gold dime was close enough to the size of the original silver dimes.
Too bad they prioritized the weight of the coins over matching the dimensions of the originals.
The designs still look great in gold though!
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Is PCGS doing a "triple" slab or will we leave to NGC / aftermarkets for a big 2016 Centennial display holder? How about a 6 coin holder with these 2016 gold pieces above the 3 originals from 1916?
The U.S. Mint reportedly has approximately 8,000 of the commemorative gold dimes still left although they have not been offered for sale. I am guessing that once the Walker gold half dollar commemorative is issued we might see the Mint itself offering a three coin set with a limit of 5,000 sets.
Otherwise why hasn't the Mint made available the 8,000 or so gold commemorative dimes they are sitting on?
As an idea - I wonder if the mint might release one-sided eagle "patterns" without any legend? I know that is further "Disneyization" of the US Mint, but they would be nice even if in bronze. I am thinking of the eagle on the '09 $20, the '15 Liberty eagle, the SLQ and WLH eagles, etc.
Well, just Love coins, period.
I ordered one for myself, however I am afraid it will be too small to really appreciate as much as the enlarged photos and renditions of it. Will have to wait until tomorrow to see it in hand.
Buy yourself a quality magnifier/loupe and use it with a good light source. It will look as big as a dinner plate.
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WLH would have to have over 0.81 oz of Au, not 0.5 oz, so 5/8 size for the Au?
Sizes have already been determined. The Walker will be 27mm vs the 30.6mm for the original so, 27/30.6 = 88.2% of original diameter. All of these cennential designs are right around 90% of original diameter from 1916 (and today for that matter).
16.5mm/17.9mm = .922
22mm/24.3mm = .905
27mm/30.6mm = .882
WLH would have to have over 0.81 oz of Au, not 0.5 oz, so 5/8 size for the Au?
Sizes have already been determined. The Walker will be 27mm vs the 30.6mm for the original so, 27/30.6 = 88.2% of original diameter. All of these cennential designs are right around 90% of original diameter from 1916 (and today for that matter).
16.5mm/17.9mm = .922
22mm/24.3mm = .905
27mm/30.6mm = .882
In another post in another thread someone mentioned that the mint is using tenth oz, quarter oz, and half oz American Gold Buffalo planchets for this series of coins.
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"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
WLH would have to have over 0.81 oz of Au, not 0.5 oz, so 5/8 size for the Au?
Sizes have already been determined. The Walker will be 27mm vs the 30.6mm for the original so, 27/30.6 = 88.2% of original diameter. All of these cennential designs are right around 90% of original diameter from 1916 (and today for that matter).
16.5mm/17.9mm = .922
22mm/24.3mm = .905
27mm/30.6mm = .882
In another post in another thread someone mentioned that the mint is using tenth oz, quarter oz, and half oz American Gold Buffalo planchets for this series of coins.
Mass and dimensions match the fractional Buffs of 2008.
P.S. That's a nice fraction to follow!
Is it noticeably smaller in diameter than a silver quarter?
Yes, to my eyes it appears more akin to the size of a nickel. However, viewing it alone it doesn't detract from the presentation imo. I am assuming the size difference is owed to the 1/4 oz gold content.
The COULD have made it thinner to be same as the REAL SLQ!
Akin to the Pine Tree Shillings.
But then people would be putting them in vending machines.
This coin is already super thin at 1.63 mm. Only slightly smaller in diameter than the original at 22mm vs 24.3 for the SLQ.
It could have been the same as the original quarter IF they made it out of SILVER like they should have. Dimes, Quarters and Half Dollars are NOT supposed to made of gold.
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Is it noticeably smaller in diameter than a silver quarter?
About 2 mm less. Closer to a nickel, so I'd say it's noticeable without side-by-side comparison. The half will be about 3 mm less in diameter.
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I have this same issue.
Called them and of course no help. They said it would be there in 2 weeks!
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As expected and with no issues.