How large is it? I see only 25mm pieces in the catalog.
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WOW -- those are some nice Octagons!! Here's my fav -
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I made the mistake of picking my favorite one time and the rest of them got mad at me.
So here's a group photo of them together, no favorites tonight.
Bought the 2015 from Benny and I think I got the 2016 from Coupe.
Great octagons everyone! I have a number of the regular satin strikes, but none of the antiqued ones. I should have gotten the antiqued Indian owl when @Bullsitter offered it but I was too busy picking up this one from him
Ha! I was hoping Chief would bring out his "parliament" of Owls! Always fun to see them and lust after those antiqued!!
All the PANPAC EXPOS -- I don't have any but may include those in the hunt! You guys have very impressive groups
Refs: MCM,Fivecents,Julio,Robman,Endzone,Coiny,Agentjim007,Musky1011,holeinone1972,Tdec1000,Type2,bumanchu, Metalsman,Wondercoin,Pitboss,Tomohawk,carew4me,segoja,thebigeng,jlc_coin,mbogoman,sportsmod,dragon,tychojoe,Schmitz7,claychaser,and many OTHERS
Bought this one on ebay for $49, only 19 were made.
I do not know the story on these but the label and medal have 2017 DENVER ANA LESHER DISPLAY.
I would have liked to see that display...
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@Bullsitter said:
Bought this one on ebay for $49, only 19 were made.
I do not know the story on these but the label and medal have 2017 DENVER ANA LESHER DISPLAY.
I would have liked to see that display...
That's a great medal and very rare! I would love to have one! I'm also on the hunt for a 2014 Type 1 No Imprint. I have a number of the 2014 Type 2 and 2015 pieces.
@WDP participated in the display with 6 other collectors. I wonder if Dan gave them each a medal? Perhaps he can share some photos of the display?
@WDP said:
For those interested in Lesher Dollars, I and six other collectors will have a display of over 75 Lesher Dollars at the 2017 ANA Convention in Denver, Colorado.
@Bullsitter said:
Bought this one on ebay for $49, only 19 were made.
I do not know the story on these but the label and medal have 2017 DENVER ANA LESHER DISPLAY.
I would have liked to see that display...
@Bullsitter said:
Bought this one on ebay for $49, only 19 were made.
I do not know the story on these but the label and medal have 2017 DENVER ANA LESHER DISPLAY.
I would have liked to see that display...
@Bullsitter said:
Bought this one on ebay for $49, only 19 were made.
I do not know the story on these but the label and medal have 2017 DENVER ANA LESHER DISPLAY.
I would have liked to see that display...
@Bullsitter said:
His ebay name is Stageleft22 out of Scottsdale AZ. Don't know if he had them graded though.
Yup, that's where I got mine as well. Looks like there were two consecutive. The ones before and after those two serial numbers are different coins by Dan.
I don't know how or why a Lesher Display piece could end up at $49 on eBay (good deal for the buyer !).
I sold them at the show for $200 each, with the announced mintage of only 20 (one was scrapped, so the final mintage in silver was 19). There was also one in brass ("BRASS" imprint instead of "LESHER DISPLAY / DENVER ANA"), and one in copper ("COPPER" imprint instead of "LESHER DISPLAY / DENVER ANA").
I did not take any pictures of the display. But I took a good look at it, of course. Several of them subsequently sold at auction and were bought by a collector who now has the only complete collection of original Lesher Dollars. That collector also bought one of my Lesher Display pieces. Prior to that, they also bought some of my previous Lesher tokens (which they had ordered with their name imprinted on them).
@dcarr said:
I don't know how or why a Lesher Display piece could end up at $49 on eBay (good deal for the buyer !).
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I know, I about passed out. My max bid was $225 I think. The best I remember it wasn't listed in the correct category and didn't have Daniel Carr in the title. I found it by mistake, it wasn't in my normal DC search on ebay. I think I did an ANACS search on exonumia and found it.
I also bid on the second one and got blown out of the water.
I know, I about passed out. My max bid was $225 I think. The best I remember it wasn't listed in the correct category and didn't have Daniel Carr in the title. I found it by mistake, it wasn't in my normal DC search on ebay. I think I did an ANACS search on exonumia and found it.
I also bid on the second one and got blown out of the water.
I missed the first one (and kicked myself). I won the 2nd one with a bid of $230.27. I can't remember what my top bid was.
While not nearly as good as @Bullsitter's amazing $49 deal, I'm very happy with that deal, concerning the rarity, initial cost, ANACS fees, etc. And I love Dan's octagons. Hope to make it to Dan's booth at ANA in person some day.
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@TheReverend said:
Mr. Carr, were there other Alternate State Quarter large castings besides the Nevada?
No others.
I realize now that I never included the Nevada casting(s) in my published records.
Strange question to ask (since I don't remember), do you know how many large Nevada castings I made and what metal it is ?
Can I use your picture, since I don't have one of that ?
@TheReverend said:
Mr. Carr, were there other Alternate State Quarter large castings besides the Nevada?
No others.
I realize now that I never included the Nevada casting(s) in my published records.
Strange question to ask (since I don't remember), do you know how many large Nevada castings I made and what metal it is ?
Can I use your picture, since I don't have one of that ?
Yes, you may use my pictures, I'm glad I can contribute.
I bought these large castings many years ago on eBay. The seller had one of them up for auction, which I won, then the seller offered me the other two, each at the same price I won the auction. I do not remember which one was up for auction. It was an offer I could not refuse.
It's a silver magnetic metal.
The reverse imprint is (blank x 1). I don't know if this is true but I remember hearing you would do that, leaveing the area blank, allowing you the option of producing more.
@TheReverend said:
Mr. Carr, were there other Alternate State Quarter large castings besides the Nevada?
No others.
I realize now that I never included the Nevada casting(s) in my published records.
Strange question to ask (since I don't remember), do you know how many large Nevada castings I made and what metal it is ?
Can I use your picture, since I don't have one of that ?
Yes, you may use my pictures, I'm glad I can contribute.
I bought these large castings many years ago on eBay. The seller had one of them up for auction, which I won, then the seller offered me the other two, each at the same price I won the auction. I do not remember which one was up for auction. It was an offer I could not refuse.
It's a silver magnetic metal.
The reverse imprint is (blank x 1). I don't know if this is true but I remember hearing you would do that, leaveing the area blank, allowing you the option of producing more.
Thanks, I had been meaning to edit my castings page to include a couple other vintage items, and this gave me the motive to do it.
I snagged this one on eBay a few years ago. 14 minted.
That's one of my favorite designs by Dan!
Congrats on picking that up!
Yep, Great Design.
Several years ago I purchased the remaining rounds that he had left.
Same with some of the very low mintage cast bars.
Then my inbox was full of would you like to sell a few?
I've been 'collecting' D. Carr's works for quite some time.
I really need to take a complete inventory of what I have.
If you like it, buy it!
Missed out on a few and that still 'bugs me'.
I picked up a couple D. Carr pieces, with ebay bucks to boot, and was looking over the sellers images and noticed one of the letters of COLORADO was missing/filled die, and a couple of Repunched letters on CLARK GRUBER as well. The image from http://www.dc-coin.com/una2009100amerossilverproof-likeseatedlibertywithddc-1-1-1-1-3-2-1-1-1-1-1-3-1-2-1-1.aspx shows all of the lettering of COLORADO present, it just adds a little character to my octagonal piece. This is my first Lesher Trade Token.
oih82w8 = Oh I Hate To Wait _defectus patientia_aka...Dr. Defecto - Curator of RMO's
@oih82w8 said:
I picked up a couple D. Carr pieces, with ebay bucks to boot, and was looking over the sellers images and noticed one of the letters of COLORADO was missing/filled die, and a couple of Repunched letters on CLARK GRUBER as well. The image from http://www.dc-coin.com/una2009100amerossilverproof-likeseatedlibertywithddc-1-1-1-1-3-2-1-1-1-1-1-3-1-2-1-1.aspx shows all of the lettering of COLORADO present, it just adds a little character to my octagonal piece. This is my first Lesher Trade Token.
Wow! Great eye! That's amazing!
Great quote by Benny on that page too!
Benny Haimovitz said:
A Great 2017 Lesher Dollar !
Another exceptional creation and I think the best Lesher design so far due to the Assay Office reverse. Great work Dan !
@oih82w8 said:
I picked up a couple D. Carr pieces, with ebay bucks to boot, and was looking over the sellers images and noticed one of the letters of COLORADO was missing/filled die, and a couple of Repunched letters on CLARK GRUBER as well. The image from http://www.dc-coin.com/una2009100amerossilverproof-likeseatedlibertywithddc-1-1-1-1-3-2-1-1-1-1-1-3-1-2-1-1.aspx shows all of the lettering of COLORADO present, it just adds a little character to my octagonal piece. This is my first Lesher Trade Token.
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Dagnabbit! I saw that piece as well, and wanted to pull the trigger on it. I saw the missing "L" as well, but was trying to do some research on it . . . . .
Excellent grab, dagnabbit . . . . . .
I have been working behind the scenes to add to my hoard (it's beyond a "collection" at this point). I have been remiss in posting incoming, as most have been rather pedestrian compared to what y'all have been posting up.
I have also been a bit "distracted" by Jeff Shevlin and some of his stuff . . . . . . . exonumia smitten I am. Getting myself into trouble, I am . . . . . . .
I am, however, hoping to get back into the "competition" shortly with some yet to be delivered arrivals . . . . . . .
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@oih82w8 said:
I picked up a couple D. Carr pieces, with ebay bucks to boot, and was looking over the sellers images and noticed one of the letters of COLORADO was missing/filled die, and a couple of Repunched letters on CLARK GRUBER as well. The image from http://www.dc-coin.com/una2009100amerossilverproof-likeseatedlibertywithddc-1-1-1-1-3-2-1-1-1-1-1-3-1-2-1-1.aspx shows all of the lettering of COLORADO present, it just adds a little character to my octagonal piece. This is my first Lesher Trade Token.
That is strange and I don't have an explanation for it.
I think I still have that die, so I will take a close look at it the next time I get a chance.
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2015 Octagon Owl on Ebay, if I didn't have one it would be mine.
Letting y'all know if interested.
How large is it? I see only 25mm pieces in the catalog.
Ditto (not my auction, but I love the Clark Gruber Octagons).
I have two already but I'm still considering it. Thanks for letting me know!
The 2015 is the lowest mintage (95) silver Octagon Owl. Nice design too.
But the design for the 2016 Octagon Owl is my favorite.
Successful BST transactions with forum members thebigeng, SPalladino, Zoidmeister, coin22lover, coinsarefun, jwitten, CommemKing.
That’s the cheapest price I’ve seen for that 2015 octagon.
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My absolute favorite mini hoard. I still have to decide on how to display it.
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While we're sharing our favorite Clark Gruber Octagons...
WOW -- those are some nice Octagons!! Here's my fav -
I made the mistake of picking my favorite one time and the rest of them got mad at me.
So here's a group photo of them together, no favorites tonight.
Bought the 2015 from Benny and I think I got the 2016 from Coupe.
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Great octagons everyone! I have a number of the regular satin strikes, but none of the antiqued ones. I should have gotten the antiqued Indian owl when @Bullsitter offered it but I was too busy picking up this one from him
Here's another set of my favorite octagons.
I just looked at them in hand again today and was considering sending them off to ANACS.
Mintages:
WOW WOW WOW ! Your Octagons, all of you, are spectacular !
Dan's PCNS octagons are absolutely gorgeous. Mine are now all graded ANACS MS69.
I'm feeling EDIT: EXTREMELY inadequate all of a sudden . . . .
Z
Busy chasing Carr's . . . . . woof!
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Ha! I was hoping Chief would bring out his "parliament" of Owls! Always fun to see them and lust after those antiqued!!
All the PANPAC EXPOS -- I don't have any but may include those in the hunt! You guys have very impressive groups
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Bought this one on ebay for $49, only 19 were made.
I do not know the story on these but the label and medal have 2017 DENVER ANA LESHER DISPLAY.
I would have liked to see that display...
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That's a great medal and very rare! I would love to have one! I'm also on the hunt for a 2014 Type 1 No Imprint. I have a number of the 2014 Type 2 and 2015 pieces.
@WDP participated in the display with 6 other collectors. I wonder if Dan gave them each a medal? Perhaps he can share some photos of the display?
That was an amazing pick, @Bullsitter!
I snagged this one, and paid... more than $49
This has consecutive serial numbers with the one from @Bullsitter, being one number earlier! Wonder who owned these and got them slabbed.
His ebay name is Stageleft22 out of Scottsdale AZ. Don't know if he had them graded though.
Yup, that's where I got mine as well. Looks like there were two consecutive. The ones before and after those two serial numbers are different coins by Dan.
I don't know how or why a Lesher Display piece could end up at $49 on eBay (good deal for the buyer !).
I sold them at the show for $200 each, with the announced mintage of only 20 (one was scrapped, so the final mintage in silver was 19). There was also one in brass ("BRASS" imprint instead of "LESHER DISPLAY / DENVER ANA"), and one in copper ("COPPER" imprint instead of "LESHER DISPLAY / DENVER ANA").
I did not take any pictures of the display. But I took a good look at it, of course. Several of them subsequently sold at auction and were bought by a collector who now has the only complete collection of original Lesher Dollars. That collector also bought one of my Lesher Display pieces. Prior to that, they also bought some of my previous Lesher tokens (which they had ordered with their name imprinted on them).
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I know, I about passed out. My max bid was $225 I think. The best I remember it wasn't listed in the correct category and didn't have Daniel Carr in the title. I found it by mistake, it wasn't in my normal DC search on ebay. I think I did an ANACS search on exonumia and found it.
I also bid on the second one and got blown out of the water.
I missed the first one (and kicked myself). I won the 2nd one with a bid of $230.27. I can't remember what my top bid was.
While not nearly as good as @Bullsitter's amazing $49 deal, I'm very happy with that deal, concerning the rarity, initial cost, ANACS fees, etc. And I love Dan's octagons. Hope to make it to Dan's booth at ANA in person some day.
My other two large castings.
Info from Mr. Carr's website:
http://www.moonlightmint.com/dc_castings_list.htm
Mr. Carr, were there other Alternate State Quarter large castings besides the Nevada?
3 of only 10, that I'm aware of, 2007 Copper Proof sets produced by Mr. Carr.
WOW is all I can say!!
Amazing! What a great set!
I remember Dan posting the preliminary designs on these forums for discussion. I wonder if that thread is still around!
No others.
I realize now that I never included the Nevada casting(s) in my published records.
Strange question to ask (since I don't remember), do you know how many large Nevada castings I made and what metal it is ?
Can I use your picture, since I don't have one of that ?
Yes, you may use my pictures, I'm glad I can contribute.
I bought these large castings many years ago on eBay. The seller had one of them up for auction, which I won, then the seller offered me the other two, each at the same price I won the auction. I do not remember which one was up for auction. It was an offer I could not refuse.
It's a silver magnetic metal.
The reverse imprint is (blank x 1). I don't know if this is true but I remember hearing you would do that, leaveing the area blank, allowing you the option of producing more.
The Nevada casting weighs 5lbs 6.6oz.
Those castings are amazing, @TheReverend!
I snagged this one on eBay a few years ago. 14 minted.
That's one of my favorite designs by Dan!
Congrats on picking that up!
I have been collecting Mr. Carr's work since late 2007. I am fortunate to have many rarer examples.
Those plaques are GREAT
Thanks, I had been meaning to edit my castings page to include a couple other vintage items, and this gave me the motive to do it.
Here is the updated document:
moonlightmint.com/dc_castings_list.htm
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Yep, Great Design.
Several years ago I purchased the remaining rounds that he had left.
Same with some of the very low mintage cast bars.
Then my inbox was full of would you like to sell a few?
I've been 'collecting' D. Carr's works for quite some time.
I really need to take a complete inventory of what I have.
If you like it, buy it!
Missed out on a few and that still 'bugs me'.
Z
Busy chasing Carr's . . . . . woof!
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I picked up a couple D. Carr pieces, with ebay bucks to boot, and was looking over the sellers images and noticed one of the letters of COLORADO was missing/filled die, and a couple of Repunched letters on CLARK GRUBER as well. The image from http://www.dc-coin.com/una2009100amerossilverproof-likeseatedlibertywithddc-1-1-1-1-3-2-1-1-1-1-1-3-1-2-1-1.aspx shows all of the lettering of COLORADO present, it just adds a little character to my octagonal piece. This is my first Lesher Trade Token.
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Wow! Great eye! That's amazing!
Great quote by Benny on that page too!
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Dagnabbit! I saw that piece as well, and wanted to pull the trigger on it. I saw the missing "L" as well, but was trying to do some research on it . . . . .
Excellent grab, dagnabbit . . . . . .
I have been working behind the scenes to add to my hoard (it's beyond a "collection" at this point). I have been remiss in posting incoming, as most have been rather pedestrian compared to what y'all have been posting up.
I have also been a bit "distracted" by Jeff Shevlin and some of his stuff . . . . . . . exonumia smitten I am. Getting myself into trouble, I am . . . . . . .
I am, however, hoping to get back into the "competition" shortly with some yet to be delivered arrivals . . . . . . .
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Z
Busy chasing Carr's . . . . . woof!
Successful BST transactions with: Bullsitter, Downtown1974, P0CKETCHANGE, Twobitcollector, AKbeez, DCW, Illini420, ProofCollection, DCarr, Cazkaboom, RichieURich, LukeMarshall, carew4me, BustDMs, coinsarefun, PreTurb, felinfoal, jwitten, GoldenEgg, pruebas, lazybones, COCollector, CuKevin, MWallace, USMC_6115, NamVet69, zippcity, . . . . who'd I forget?
“dagnabbit” ! Are you Deputy Dawg??
Haven’t heard that term in a coons age...
That is strange and I don't have an explanation for it.
I think I still have that die, so I will take a close look at it the next time I get a chance.