Mine has some "gravitational anomalies" mentioned above. Is this one considered a minor "bulk handled" piece?
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Hey Z -- it looks like you might have gotten one of the only GOLDEN stairs ... maybe good for a special MM Wonka tour?
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I have found that bronze does not behave nearly as well as silver when melting, pouring, rolling and punching.
So a number of the bronze "Stairs" medals had planchet defects (the most severe ones were melted, the moderate ones were given away locally, and the minor ones were sold).
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Mine has some "gravitational anomalies" mentioned above. Is this one considered a minor "bulk handled" piece?
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I would consider that one to be a minor defect (like most were) and sold as normal. That illustrates one reason that I probably won't do bronze again - the planchets tended to have defects (especially close to the edge) and when ejected from the collar the metal would stick to the collar and get pulled into an irregular wire rim on the reverse.
All those that I put in the "moderate defect" category were given away (literally handed to local friends without any holder - and thus, the "bulk handled" condition on those).
...At some unannounced time I may have a few more to list on my store (high-grade and/or circulated)...
Dan, will I be able to order a circulated MCMXXI Peace Dollar if I've already ordered the high-grade version?
Yes or no, I'm good either way.
My goal is to make every one perfect so that none of them need to be "circulated" to hide a minor blemish.
If there are any of the circulated finish, I'm not sure yet how I might distribute them. Perhaps auction ?
Dan, will I be able to order a circulated MCMXXI Peace Dollar if I've already ordered the high-grade version?
Yes or no, I'm good either way.
My goal is to make every one perfect so that none of them need to be "circulated" to hide a minor blemish.
If there are any of the circulated finish, I'm not sure yet how I might distribute them. Perhaps auction ?
Auction, yes!
And I say that knowing I'll probably be outbid by folks with deeper pockets than me.
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...At some unannounced time I may have a few more to list on my store (high-grade and/or circulated)...
Dan, will I be able to order a circulated MCMXXI Peace Dollar if I've already ordered the high-grade version?
Yes or no, I'm good either way.
My goal is to make every one perfect so that none of them need to be "circulated" to hide a minor blemish.
If there are any of the circulated finish, I'm not sure yet how I might distribute them. Perhaps auction ?
@darth_morgan said:
Got my 2021 Owl. I just couldn’t pull the trigger on that $360 Peace Dollar. Just couldn’t.
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I'm not sure if any of y'all noticed or not, but this years Octagon Owl / Bolt Thrower features a PROOF-LIKE finish, where in years past they have been satin.
Definitely an upgrade . . . . . . .
Hoo boy, I can't wait to see y'all start posting them as they arrive . . . . .
I would consider that one to be a minor defect (like most were) and sold as normal. That illustrates one reason that I probably won't do bronze again - the planchets tended to have defects (especially close to the edge) and when ejected from the collar the metal would stick to the collar and get pulled into an irregular wire rim on the reverse.
All those that I put in the "moderate defect" category were given away (literally handed to local friends without any holder - and thus, the "bulk handled" condition on those).
Personally, it gives this one some character. I don't mind it at all and it's good to have your confirmation.
Still loving it, as I do the silver as well.
To me, they look like disturbances in the space/time continuum, therefore my designation of "gravitational anomalies."
@darth_morgan said:
Got my 2021 Owl. I just couldn’t pull the trigger on that $360 Peace Dollar. Just couldn’t.
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I'm not sure if any of y'all noticed or not, but this years Octagon Owl / Bolt Thrower features a PROOF-LIKE finish, where in years past they have been satin.
Definitely an upgrade . . . . . . .
Hoo boy, I can't wait to see y'all start posting them as they arrive . . . . .
After seeing the piece that Coinsarefun posted I went hunting for one. Found this one on Ebay from J. Robinson Coins.
I'm going to show my age but I wonder if that's the Glendale Train that The New Riders of the Purple Sage sang about.
I did a deal with him in LA. Met in a back alley and dimmed the headlights twice to let him know I was there. Good dude. He used to set up with Illini420 ( Mike Kittle) at Long Beach who also is a good source for DC items. Another good soul
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Walker Proof Digital Album Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......
@Bullsitter said:
After seeing the piece that Coinsarefun posted I went hunting for one. Found this one on Ebay from J. Robinson Coins.
I'm going to show my age but I wonder if that's the Glendale Train that The New Riders of the Purple Sage sang about.
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Antiqued, 12 made.
The train design on that one was taken from a vintage US Mint medal which celebrated the completion of the trans-continental railroad in 1869. The sesquicentennial if that event was 2019, the year that Glendale Coin Club version was produced.
2016 Clark Gruber Pike's Peak 1/4 ounce Gold die obverse & Moonlight Mint Open House issue using $5 USA Olympic Gold cancelled die. Overstruck on 1976 Colorado Silver Medal made at Denver Mint. Then Gilt gold for color was hand applied after overstrike. Medal is likely MS70, ANACS slab's plastic condition XF40ish. Live DC autograph is a bonus.
For me, this is an incredible and thoughtful piece of art by Daniel Carr. One of my favorite Carr s
@Bullsitter said:
After seeing the piece that Coinsarefun posted I went hunting for one. Found this one on Ebay from J. Robinson Coins.
I'm going to show my age but I wonder if that's the Glendale Train that The New Riders of the Purple Sage sang about.
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Antiqued, 12 made.
The train design on that one was taken from a vintage US Mint medal which celebrated the completion of the trans-continental railroad in 1869. The sesquicentennial if that event was 2019, the year that Glendale Coin Club version was produced.
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And THIS beauty showed up at the Zoid workplace yesterday . . . . . .
I have a question for @dcarr .........is it possible to make proof Morgan’s and Peace dollars?Not sure what dates or how about going about it. It would give the rest of the collectors a chance to own high quality proof Morgan’s and Peace $’s.
@coinsarefun said:
I have a question for @dcarr .........is it possible to make proof Morgan’s and Peace dollars?Not sure what dates or how about going about it. It would give the rest of the collectors a chance to own high quality proof Morgan’s and Peace $’s.
The fields on Peace Dollars are sculpted unevenly, and so they are not very conducive to cameo proof-like polishing. But I have done it none-the-less:
If I do another proof-like Peace, it will be a "1936" (to go with a 1936 proof set).
Morgans are suited for proof-like finishes. I have done a couple different ones:
@coinsarefun said:
I have a question for @dcarr .........is it possible to make proof Morgan’s and Peace dollars?Not sure what dates or how about going about it. It would give the rest of the collectors a chance to own high quality proof Morgan’s and Peace $’s.
The fields on Peace Dollars are sculpted unevenly, and so they are not very conducive to cameo proof-like polishing. But I have done it none-the-less:
If I do another proof-like Peace, it will be a "1936" (to go with a 1936 proof set).
Morgans are suited for proof-like finishes. I have done a couple different ones:
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I gotta say another proof-like Peace high relief would be VERY cool.
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@coinsarefun said:
I have a question for @dcarr .........is it possible to make proof Morgan’s and Peace dollars?Not sure what dates or how about going about it. It would give the rest of the collectors a chance to own high quality proof Morgan’s and Peace $’s.
The fields on Peace Dollars are sculpted unevenly, and so they are not very conducive to cameo proof-like polishing. But I have done it none-the-less:
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If I do another proof-like Peace, it will be a "1936" (to go with a 1936 proof set).
Morgans are suited for proof-like finishes. I have done a couple different ones:
Thanks for the answers. I guess I missed these as well. It would be nice if we can have both again.
The cameo prooflike is very attractive
@coinsarefun said:
I have a question for @dcarr .........is it possible to make proof Morgan’s and Peace dollars?Not sure what dates or how about going about it. It would give the rest of the collectors a chance to own high quality proof Morgan’s and Peace $’s.
The fields on Peace Dollars are sculpted unevenly, and so they are not very conducive to cameo proof-like polishing. But I have done it none-the-less:
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If I do another proof-like Peace, it will be a "1936" (to go with a 1936 proof set).
Morgans are suited for proof-like finishes. I have done a couple different ones:
Thanks for the answers. I guess I missed these as well. It would be nice if we can have both again.
The cameo prooflike is very attractive
@Kudbegud said: @Bullsitter , I was able to order one of the labeled 1 of 2 but the 1 of 4 was gone. Shipping from Poland, notified today. Now seeing how long it will take. And how it will compare to an authentic one bought from Dan.
Showed up today. Shipped 7/1. 26 days from Poland - not bad.
Comparing the one I received with the fake as shown in the above list there is no doubt I got an Unauthorized Copy. I should have been alerted by the low price. D'oh! Live and learn.
Get a copy of Dan's list linked above to provide an extra step of protection.
For these specific ones (2015-D Winged Liberty Ameros), have you ever seen any from China? I've seen these over the years, and all the ones I've seen come from Poland, like the one ordered by @Kudbegud. If they were from China, I would expect to see some from China as well as Poland.
Tell them you want to return it because it's a counterfeit. They will tell you to keep it and give you a refund due to the cost of returning it. Then you can take it out of circulation and they don't profit from their scheme.
@Kudbegud said: @Bullsitter , I was able to order one of the labeled 1 of 2 but the 1 of 4 was gone. Shipping from Poland, notified today. Now seeing how long it will take. And how it will compare to an authentic one bought from Dan.
Showed up today. Shipped 7/1. 26 days from Poland - not bad.
Comparing the one I received with the fake as shown in the above list there is no doubt I got an Unauthorized Copy. I should have been alerted by the low price. D'oh! Live and learn.
Get a copy of Dan's list linked above to provide an extra step of protection.
For these specific ones (2015-D Winged Liberty Ameros), have you ever seen any from China? I've seen these over the years, and all the ones I've seen come from Poland, like the one ordered by @Kudbegud. If they were from China, I would expect to see some from China as well as Poland.
Tell them you want to return it because it's a counterfeit. They will tell you to keep it and give you a refund due to the cost of returning it. Then you can take it out of circulation and they don't profit from their scheme.
Didn't expect the tidal wave of offerings all at once, not complaining, I did get the Owl to keep up to date with my run, and a Union. Also, picked up the December HT 13 stairs earlier. Put the 2021 peace on the back burner bc I was going to look at a collection that last week, and had also a large bid on another coin. I thought the peace would be up for awhile bc of price, and I could come back.... gone.
I'll anticipate the next batch MCMXXI Peace dollars as if I was looking for the latest Owl issue on Dan's site...
Latest pickup -- poor mans Oregon Trail, Gering NE 125yrs:
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This is one of the most $$ Carr pieces in original medal OR Trail pieces. One on ebay now for only $749 (not mine).
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(edited to add) It's also one of my favorite US Commem Half Dollar coin. Only seen one Carr piece avail in several years - on watch.
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@Kudbegud said: @Bullsitter , I was able to order one of the labeled 1 of 2 but the 1 of 4 was gone. Shipping from Poland, notified today. Now seeing how long it will take. And how it will compare to an authentic one bought from Dan.
Showed up today. Shipped 7/1. 26 days from Poland - not bad.
Comparing the one I received with the fake as shown in the above list there is no doubt I got an Unauthorized Copy. I should have been alerted by the low price. D'oh! Live and learn.
Get a copy of Dan's list linked above to provide an extra step of protection.
For these specific ones (2015-D Winged Liberty Ameros), have you ever seen any from China? I've seen these over the years, and all the ones I've seen come from Poland, like the one ordered by @Kudbegud. If they were from China, I would expect to see some from China as well as Poland.
Tell them you want to return it because it's a counterfeit. They will tell you to keep it and give you a refund due to the cost of returning it. Then you can take it out of circulation and they don't profit from their scheme.
@Kudbegud said: @Bullsitter , I was able to order one of the labeled 1 of 2 but the 1 of 4 was gone. Shipping from Poland, notified today. Now seeing how long it will take. And how it will compare to an authentic one bought from Dan.
Showed up today. Shipped 7/1. 26 days from Poland - not bad.
Comparing the one I received with the fake as shown in the above list there is no doubt I got an Unauthorized Copy. I should have been alerted by the low price. D'oh! Live and learn.
Get a copy of Dan's list linked above to provide an extra step of protection.
For these specific ones (2015-D Winged Liberty Ameros), have you ever seen any from China? I've seen these over the years, and all the ones I've seen come from Poland, like the one ordered by @Kudbegud. If they were from China, I would expect to see some from China as well as Poland.
Tell them you want to return it because it's a counterfeit. They will tell you to keep it and give you a refund due to the cost of returning it. Then you can take it out of circulation and they don't profit from their scheme.
Every time I click on this thread, all I do is regret not just buying more DC items when they show up, and basically very few from the US Mint the past several years.
With what I have wasted on US moderns, I could have had a really nice set of DC medals by now. Live and learn.
@Goldminers said:
Every time I click on this thread, all I do is regret not just buying more DC items when they show up, and basically very few from the US Mint the past several years.
With what I have wasted on US moderns, I could have had a really nice set of DC medals by now. Live and learn.
I'm the opposite of you. I buy Dan Carr's pieces and will only occasionally buy from the US Mint. I've been buying Dan's pieces regularly and barely buy from the US Mint. I'll buy Dan's pieces the first day they are offered, often within the first hour of learning about it and then buying more later. For the US Mint, I got a 2020 V75 Silver Eagle this year, but before that, I think my last direct purchase was the 2006 Anniversary ASE set! I don't feel a huge need to buy US Mint issues because the vast majority of them are available at any time on eBay.
@Goldminers said:
Every time I click on this thread, all I do is regret not just buying more DC items when they show up, and basically very few from the US Mint the past several years.
With what I have wasted on US moderns, I could have had a really nice set of DC medals by now. Live and learn.
I'm the opposite of you. I buy Dan Carr's pieces and will only occasionally buy from the US Mint. I've been buying Dan's pieces regularly and barely buy from the US Mint. I'll buy Dan's pieces the first day they are offered, often within the first hour of learning about it and then buying more later. For the US Mint, I got a 2020 V75 Silver Eagle this year, but before that, I think my last direct purchase was the 2006 Anniversary ASE set!
@Zoins: No worries or need to edit.
My post was to publicly admit that I have not been thinking clearly when it comes to buying the more recent US Mint products.. LOL. My older National Commemorative medal set from the US Mint is more fun and difficult, than moderns, and obviously a DC collection from early days is very special.
I was just trying to warn other new collectors not to fall into the US Mint trap of punji stakes, and financial ruin.
@Goldminers said:
Every time I click on this thread, all I do is regret not just buying more DC items when they show up, and basically very few from the US Mint the past several years.
With what I have wasted on US moderns, I could have had a really nice set of DC medals by now. Live and learn.
I'm the opposite of you. I buy Dan Carr's pieces and will only occasionally buy from the US Mint. I've been buying Dan's pieces regularly and barely buy from the US Mint. I'll buy Dan's pieces the first day they are offered, often within the first hour of learning about it and then buying more later. For the US Mint, I got a 2020 V75 Silver Eagle this year, but before that, I think my last direct purchase was the 2006 Anniversary ASE set!
@Zoins: No worries or need to edit.
My post was to publicly admit that I have not been thinking clearly when it comes to buying the more recent US Mint products.. LOL. My older National Commemorative medal set from the US Mint is more fun and difficult, than moderns, and obviously a DC collection from early days is very special.
I was just trying to warn other new collectors not to fall into the US Mint trap of punji stakes, and financial ruin.
Okay, here's something along the lines of my original post:
I'm trying to be nice here but what are you thinking??
US Mint pieces can almost always be purchased on the secondary market for low prices while the same is simply not try with Dan's pieces.
@Zoins said:
...I buy Dan Carr's pieces and will only occasionally buy from the US Mint. I've been buying Dan's pieces regularly and barely buy from the US Mint...
I probably won't be a buyer if they're just overpriced bullion. That is, if they're struck on the same 1 oz planchet as American Silver Eagle bullion and offered to dealers in monster boxes.
Although I might be tempted by a high-relief proof 2021 Peace Dollar. Or maybe a CC mintmark Morgan.
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@Zoins said:
...I buy Dan Carr's pieces and will only occasionally buy from the US Mint. I've been buying Dan's pieces regularly and barely buy from the US Mint...
I probably won't be a buyer if they're just overpriced bullion. That is, if they're struck on the same 1 oz planchet as American Silver Eagle bullion and offered to dealers in monster boxes.
If they are struck on the same 1oz planchets as silver eagles, imagine the toning possibilities!
Although I might be tempted by a high-relief proof 2021 Peace Dollar. Or maybe a CC mintmark Morgan.
They don't have a Mint at Carson City any more and the CC coin press #1 can't strike dollar sized medals any more. If they did strike a CC mintmark, I'd want it to be struck in Carson City.
Posted by Mint Director David J. Ryder on his Linkedin:
"I am excited about H.R. 6192, the 1921 Silver Dollar Coin Anniversary Act, recently signed into law which marks the 100th anniversary of the Mint’s transition of production from the Morgan to the Peace dollar. Thank you to Representative Mark Amodei, Representative Andy Barr, Representative Emanuel Cleaver, Senator Mike Enzi, Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee members Thomas J. Uram and Mike Moran, as well as the U.S. Mint and Treasury Department's Legislative Affairs offices for their strong support in getting this new legislation passed. The legislation authorizes the Mint to release new Morgan and Peace coins in 2021 marking their 100th anniversary. Below are the Mint's artist renderings on a portion of what you can expect later this year from the United States Mint."
@ZoidMeister said:
This is MY latest Daniel Carr piece . . . . .
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Nice score! SL Quarter is one of my favorite coin designs -- with the "Mercury" dime and Walking Liberty half.
All 3 designs were introduced in 1916 coins. IMO the best year ever for new coin designs.
For the centennial in 2016, Dan produced a bunch of terrific fantasy overstrikes and commemorative tokens. Good thing too, because all we got from the USMint was overpriced gold bullion commemoratives.
You might also want Dan's 1922 SLQ -- if you can find one. It uses the USMint Variety 2 covered-breast design.
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Got my 2021 Owl. I just couldn’t pull the trigger on that $360 Peace Dollar. Just couldn’t.
My Eisenhower Dollar Complete Variety Set, Circulation Strikes and Proof (PCGS Registry):
https://www.PCGS.com/SetRegistry/dollars/eisenhower-dollars-specialty-sets/eisenhower-dollars-complete-variety-set-circulation-strikes-proof-1971-1978/publishedset/119137
Darth Morgan - "The Other Ike Dollars" Showcase: https://www.PCGS.com/setregistry/showcase/3354
The Eisenhower Dollar Meeting Room: https://www.facebook.com/groups/933585237044733
I would consider that one to be a minor defect (like most were) and sold as normal. That illustrates one reason that I probably won't do bronze again - the planchets tended to have defects (especially close to the edge) and when ejected from the collar the metal would stick to the collar and get pulled into an irregular wire rim on the reverse.
All those that I put in the "moderate defect" category were given away (literally handed to local friends without any holder - and thus, the "bulk handled" condition on those).
My goal is to make every one perfect so that none of them need to be "circulated" to hide a minor blemish.
If there are any of the circulated finish, I'm not sure yet how I might distribute them. Perhaps auction ?
Auction, yes!
And I say that knowing I'll probably be outbid by folks with deeper pockets than me.
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Make them all Perfect Daniel !
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I'm not sure if any of y'all noticed or not, but this years Octagon Owl / Bolt Thrower features a PROOF-LIKE finish, where in years past they have been satin.
Definitely an upgrade . . . . . . .
Hoo boy, I can't wait to see y'all start posting them as they arrive . . . . .
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Busy chasing Carr's . . . . . woof!
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Personally, it gives this one some character. I don't mind it at all and it's good to have your confirmation.
Still loving it, as I do the silver as well.
To me, they look like disturbances in the space/time continuum, therefore my designation of "gravitational anomalies."
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Busy chasing Carr's . . . . . woof!
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One of my latest Carr acquisitions. Normally I wouldn't pay so much but I couldn't resist the gold.
Must.learn.to.resist.
The 2018 version was somewhat (semi) proof-like.
been looking at this one a lot - really like the design, the finish and the weight, but that 2021 o/s quickly depleted my discretionary funds 😄
Ah yes, the 2018 Semi-PL...
@Mitchell That bi-metallic piece is awesome. Thanks for sharing. Peace Roy
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After seeing the piece that Coinsarefun posted I went hunting for one. Found this one on Ebay from J. Robinson Coins.
I'm going to show my age but I wonder if that's the Glendale Train that The New Riders of the Purple Sage sang about.
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Antiqued, 12 made.
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I did a deal with him in LA. Met in a back alley and dimmed the headlights twice to let him know I was there. Good dude. He used to set up with Illini420 ( Mike Kittle) at Long Beach who also is a good source for DC items. Another good soul
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Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......
@Bullsitter very nice piece!
I’m glad I can influence at least one collector
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CoinsAreFun Toned Silver Eagle Proof Album
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Gallery Mint Museum, Ron Landis& Joe Rust, The beginnings of the Golden Dollar
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More CoinsAreFun Pictorials NGC
The train design on that one was taken from a vintage US Mint medal which celebrated the completion of the trans-continental railroad in 1869. The sesquicentennial if that event was 2019, the year that Glendale Coin Club version was produced.
2016 Clark Gruber Pike's Peak 1/4 ounce Gold die obverse & Moonlight Mint Open House issue using $5 USA Olympic Gold cancelled die. Overstruck on 1976 Colorado Silver Medal made at Denver Mint. Then Gilt gold for color was hand applied after overstrike. Medal is likely MS70, ANACS slab's plastic condition XF40ish. Live DC autograph is a bonus.
For me, this is an incredible and thoughtful piece of art by Daniel Carr. One of my favorite Carr s
That motto above the choo choo is from the bible. I thought it was a song lyric. Nice medal none the less. Peace Roy
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And THIS beauty showed up at the Zoid workplace yesterday . . . . . .
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Busy chasing Carr's . . . . . woof!
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I have a question for @dcarr .........is it possible to make proof Morgan’s and Peace dollars?Not sure what dates or how about going about it. It would give the rest of the collectors a chance to own high quality proof Morgan’s and Peace $’s.
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CoinsAreFun Toned Silver Eagle Proof Album
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Gallery Mint Museum, Ron Landis& Joe Rust, The beginnings of the Golden Dollar
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More CoinsAreFun Pictorials NGC
The fields on Peace Dollars are sculpted unevenly, and so they are not very conducive to cameo proof-like polishing. But I have done it none-the-less:
If I do another proof-like Peace, it will be a "1936" (to go with a 1936 proof set).
Morgans are suited for proof-like finishes. I have done a couple different ones:
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I gotta say another proof-like Peace high relief would be VERY cool.
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Thanks for the answers. I guess I missed these as well. It would be nice if we can have both again.
The cameo prooflike is very attractive
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CoinsAreFun Toned Silver Eagle Proof Album
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Gallery Mint Museum, Ron Landis& Joe Rust, The beginnings of the Golden Dollar
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More CoinsAreFun Pictorials NGC
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Busy chasing Carr's . . . . . woof!
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I'm a fan of Dan's proof-like cameos. One of mine...
Makes me wonder if some ghosting is unavoidable on Dan's PL cameo overstrikes. And I expect it'd be especially pronounced on a high-relief coin: https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/comment/11945561/#Comment_11945561
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Tell them you want to return it because it's a counterfeit. They will tell you to keep it and give you a refund due to the cost of returning it. Then you can take it out of circulation and they don't profit from their scheme.
love those proof peace dollar's just like my avatar !
That fake is Horrible Looking.
Someone just listed one on the bay, for moon money. Not my auction, etc.
$899.00 OBO.
Didn't expect the tidal wave of offerings all at once, not complaining, I did get the Owl to keep up to date with my run, and a Union. Also, picked up the December HT 13 stairs earlier. Put the 2021 peace on the back burner bc I was going to look at a collection that last week, and had also a large bid on another coin. I thought the peace would be up for awhile bc of price, and I could come back....
gone. 
I'll anticipate the next batch MCMXXI Peace dollars as if I was looking for the latest Owl issue on Dan's site...
Latest pickup -- poor mans Oregon Trail, Gering NE 125yrs:
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This is one of the most $$ Carr pieces in original medal OR Trail pieces. One on ebay now for only $749 (not mine).
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(edited to add) It's also one of my favorite US Commem Half Dollar coin. Only seen one Carr piece avail in several years - on watch.
Just found another counterfeit on fleaBay.
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/UNION-OF-NORTH-AMERICA-5-AMERO-2015-EAGLE-INDIAN-HEAD-LARGE-39mm-MAGNETIC-UNC-/274428732467?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292
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This is from the same seller in Fajslawice, Poland as posted a while back. Seems these have been sold for years now.
Every time I click on this thread, all I do is regret not just buying more DC items when they show up, and basically very few from the US Mint the past several years.
With what I have wasted on US moderns, I could have had a really nice set of DC medals by now. Live and learn.
My US Mint Commemorative Medal Set
I'm the opposite of you. I buy Dan Carr's pieces and will only occasionally buy from the US Mint. I've been buying Dan's pieces regularly and barely buy from the US Mint. I'll buy Dan's pieces the first day they are offered, often within the first hour of learning about it and then buying more later. For the US Mint, I got a 2020 V75 Silver Eagle this year, but before that, I think my last direct purchase was the 2006 Anniversary ASE set! I don't feel a huge need to buy US Mint issues because the vast majority of them are available at any time on eBay.
@Zoins: No worries or need to edit.
My post was to publicly admit that I have not been thinking clearly when it comes to buying the more recent US Mint products.. LOL. My older National Commemorative medal set from the US Mint is more fun and difficult, than moderns, and obviously a DC collection from early days is very special.
I was just trying to warn other new collectors not to fall into the US Mint trap of punji stakes, and financial ruin.
I do like this union eagle.
My US Mint Commemorative Medal Set
Okay, here's something along the lines of my original post:
I'm trying to be nice here but what are you thinking??
US Mint pieces can almost always be purchased on the secondary market for low prices while the same is simply not try with Dan's pieces.
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This looks, um, interesting: President Trump signs measure for centennial silver dollars
I probably won't be a buyer if they're just overpriced bullion. That is, if they're struck on the same 1 oz planchet as American Silver Eagle bullion and offered to dealers in monster boxes.
Although I might be tempted by a high-relief proof 2021 Peace Dollar. Or maybe a CC mintmark Morgan.
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If they are struck on the same 1oz planchets as silver eagles, imagine the toning possibilities!
They don't have a Mint at Carson City any more and the CC coin press #1 can't strike dollar sized medals any more. If they did strike a CC mintmark, I'd want it to be struck in Carson City.
Posted by Mint Director David J. Ryder on his Linkedin:
"I am excited about H.R. 6192, the 1921 Silver Dollar Coin Anniversary Act, recently signed into law which marks the 100th anniversary of the Mint’s transition of production from the Morgan to the Peace dollar. Thank you to Representative Mark Amodei, Representative Andy Barr, Representative Emanuel Cleaver, Senator Mike Enzi, Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee members Thomas J. Uram and Mike Moran, as well as the U.S. Mint and Treasury Department's Legislative Affairs offices for their strong support in getting this new legislation passed. The legislation authorizes the Mint to release new Morgan and Peace coins in 2021 marking their 100th anniversary. Below are the Mint's artist renderings on a portion of what you can expect later this year from the United States Mint."
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It looks like the Reverse is bigger than the Obverse.
If true, then I believe these will be the world's first Frustum coins.
Frustum: Cone with the top cut off.
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New photo of the MCMXXI, on Dan's site...
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Looks gorgeous!
Agreed, it looks gorgeous! Can't wait to get my MCMXXI Peace dollar.
And it looks like a counter-stamped antiqued version is coming: http://www.moonlightmint.com/blog_19.htm
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Great catch! Here are the notes:
Well that looks to be one of his best, but as an old time customer have my favorite that looks matte proof and in hand has unending luster :
Well, just Love coins, period.
This is MY latest Daniel Carr piece . . . . .
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Nice score! SL Quarter is one of my favorite coin designs -- with the "Mercury" dime and Walking Liberty half.
All 3 designs were introduced in 1916 coins. IMO the best year ever for new coin designs.
For the centennial in 2016, Dan produced a bunch of terrific fantasy overstrikes and commemorative tokens. Good thing too, because all we got from the USMint was overpriced gold bullion commemoratives.
You might also want Dan's 1922 SLQ -- if you can find one. It uses the USMint Variety 2 covered-breast design.
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