Dan Carrs latest

dcarr

@dcstuff said:
to D carr can you tell me why the
"MCMXXI" (1921) Peace Silver "Broken Sword was stuck on 1921 peace dollars only and your new antiqued is struct on any peace dollar but has 1921 stamped on it ? please question for Daniel Carr only !

I decided at the beginning of the year that I wanted all 100 of the announced mintage of the "MCMXXI" over-strikes (the ones over-struck on 1921 Peace Dollars) to be pristine high grade. It is inevitable that some do not turn out perfect or "high grade". So rather than splitting the mintage of 100 into high-grade and lesser-grade (or antiqued/circulated/bulk-handled) categories, all 100 issued were high-grade. But what to do with the excess that was not high-grade ? I decided to make a circulated version which would not be part of the 100, would not have a mintage limit, would be cheaper, and could be over-struck on any year Peace Dollar. In addition to the circulated finish, I wanted another way to differentiate these from the limited issue of 100. So that is why I added the "2021" counter-stamp. So most of the antiqued counter-stamped version are over-struck on 1922-1935 Peace Dollars, but a few were over-struck on 1921 Peace Dollars.

DCW

Any sign of "ghosting" on the host coins with any received so far? I think it would be neat to see the original 1921 date underneath the Roman numeral overstrike.

Mr Lindy

MCMXXI arrived a couple days ago,

Thank You Daniel Carr !!!

Mr Lindy

No ghosting from 1921 PEACE

ɹoʇɔǝlloɔ

@DCW said:
Any sign of "ghosting" on the host coins with any received so far? I think it would be neat to see the original 1921 date underneath the Roman numeral overstrike.

I didn't see any date ghosting on the obverse by MCMXXI, but need to look at the reverse a little more closely - there seemed to be some surface perturbations that warrant a closer inspection

coinsarefun

Mine is suppose to arrive today. I was hoping for a slight under type to show through

robec

Still waiting for the email. Hope I get #100. 🙏

ZoidMeister

@robec said:
Still waiting for the email. Hope I get #100. 🙏

Are they serial numbered? That would be interesting . . . . .

Z

robec

@ZoidMeister said:

@robec said:
Still waiting for the email. Hope I get #100. 🙏

Are they serial numbered? That would be interesting . . . . .

Z

As far as I know they aren’t and really there is no way to tell if one is first or last. It would be interesting if a number was added to the insert on limited editions.

renman95

@dcarr said:

@dcstuff said:
to D carr can you tell me why the
"MCMXXI" (1921) Peace Silver "Broken Sword was stuck on 1921 peace dollars only and your new antiqued is struct on any peace dollar but has 1921 stamped on it ? please question for Daniel Carr only !

I decided at the beginning of the year that I wanted all 100 of the announced mintage of the "MCMXXI" over-strikes (the ones over-struck on 1921 Peace Dollars) to be pristine high grade. It is inevitable that some do not turn out perfect or "high grade". So rather than splitting the mintage of 100 into high-grade and lesser-grade (or antiqued/circulated/bulk-handled) categories, all 100 issued were high-grade. But what to do with the excess that was not high-grade ? I decided to make a circulated version which would not be part of the 100, would not have a mintage limit, would be cheaper, and could be over-struck on any year Peace Dollar. In addition to the circulated finish, I wanted another way to differentiate these from the limited issue of 100. So that is why I added the "2021" counter-stamp. So most of the antiqued counter-stamped version are over-struck on 1922-1935 Peace Dollars, but a few were over-struck on 1921 Peace Dollars.

Dan, is there a way to determine which antiqued counter-stamp versions are on 1921 Peace Dollars?

coinsarefun

It really is pretty and wonderful job Daniel. You can see the slight broadstruck, off center strike. I can't remember the reason but maybe Daniel or someone here will chime in and remind me.
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Justacommeman

I need to dial in better with the new OTT lite and IPhone macro lens but very happy with the coins themselves

dcarr

@renman95 said:

@dcarr said:

@dcstuff said:
to D carr can you tell me why the
"MCMXXI" (1921) Peace Silver "Broken Sword was stuck on 1921 peace dollars only and your new antiqued is struct on any peace dollar but has 1921 stamped on it ? please question for Daniel Carr only !

I decided at the beginning of the year that I wanted all 100 of the announced mintage of the "MCMXXI" over-strikes (the ones over-struck on 1921 Peace Dollars) to be pristine high grade. It is inevitable that some do not turn out perfect or "high grade". So rather than splitting the mintage of 100 into high-grade and lesser-grade (or antiqued/circulated/bulk-handled) categories, all 100 issued were high-grade. But what to do with the excess that was not high-grade ? I decided to make a circulated version which would not be part of the 100, would not have a mintage limit, would be cheaper, and could be over-struck on any year Peace Dollar. In addition to the circulated finish, I wanted another way to differentiate these from the limited issue of 100. So that is why I added the "2021" counter-stamp. So most of the antiqued counter-stamped version are over-struck on 1922-1935 Peace Dollars, but a few were over-struck on 1921 Peace Dollars.

Dan, is there a way to determine which antiqued counter-stamp versions are on 1921 Peace Dollars?

There is no way to tell by inspecting them.
And since the antiquing is performed by tumbling the coins a certain way, they get all mixed up. So even if they were segregated from the others, they would end up randomly mingled.

So the short answer is no.

pcgscacgold

Those are incredible works of art. Thanks for sharing.

Akbeez

@Justacommeman said:
I need to dial in better with the new OTT lite and IPhone macro lens but very happy with the coins themselves

Nice group! That Bolt Thrower is amazing. Anxious to see it antiqued.
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I gave up on my close-up lens for the iPhone, I had the same problem with parts of the coin out of focus. The focal plane seems too narrow. Since the resolution is so high now with iPhones, I found taking a regular pic at about 6 inches would allow a nice focused closeup when cropped tightly. Lighting is always challenging especially with proof finishes. Have Ott lights too but now use 2-3 small Ikea LEDs.
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Cheers!

Kudbegud

@Justacommeman said:
I need to dial in better with the new OTT lite and IPhone macro lens but very happy with the coins themselves

Try a smaller f-stop (larger number) to deepen the depth of field. Dan's craftmanship offers a great opportunity for macro's. I don't know if you can adjust the f-stop on an iPhone. The Ott offers a range of intensities which should work well with macro's.

The f-stops work as inverse values, such that a small f/number (say f/2.8) corresponds to a larger or wider aperture size, which results in a shallow depth of field; conversely a large f/number (say f/16) results in a smaller or narrower aperture size and therefore a deeper depth of field.

Twobitcollector

in todays mail

oih82w8

Hopefully the Octagon antiqued versions will be in the mail soon.

Akbeez

@Kudbegud said:

@Justacommeman said:
I need to dial in better with the new OTT lite and IPhone macro lens but very happy with the coins themselves

Try a smaller f-stop (larger number) to deepen the depth of field. Dan's craftmanship offers a great opportunity for macro's. I don't know if you can adjust the f-stop on an iPhone. The Ott offers a range of intensities which should work well with macro's.

The f-stops work as inverse values, such that a small f/number (say f/2.8) corresponds to a larger or wider aperture size, which results in a shallow depth of field; conversely a large f/number (say f/16) results in a smaller or narrower aperture size and therefore a deeper depth of field.

Yes -- but you can't adjust f-stops on the iPhone without 3rd party software. It's automatically set. However, you CAN lock-in both f-stop, focus and lighting on any part of a potential photo by simply touching the location on your screen. A box will appear there and you have several seconds to take the shot. The 3-second timer works great here to minimize shake, while either on a tripod or small box (what I use). Simplicity is bliss.

Justacommeman

Thanks for the tips! I had better luck on this subject with the clip on macro lens but it was shot outdoors. I think I have to start with the indoor lighting

m

Kudbegud

@Justacommeman said:
Thanks for the tips! I had better luck on this subject with the clip on macro lens but it was shot outdoors. I think I have to start with the indoor lighting

m

Very nice. Excellent condition for it's age. Remarkable.

You got it. Lighting is everything. Mood, shadow control, sharpness.

This being a Dan Carr thread a thought popped into my head seeing your Greek (I think) coin. Maybe Dan could do a selection of Greek and Roman style coins with his famous touch. I think they would be great.

Mr Lindy

1 of 4 Hot Struck in 1999 on 14.91 grams US bullion gold at ANA Summer Seminar.

ZoidMeister

The closest I've got.

Ron Landis, Landis Studios.

Z

Bullsitter

Mr Lindy

https://www.facebook.com/thepetcollective/videos/3565206266895278

Mr Lindy

Moonlight Mint ?

ZoidMeister

ZoidMeister

This will have to hold me, until I get the "e-mail" . . . . . . .

Z

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Mr Lindy

I am continuing to collect Colorado License Plates.

Here's a 10th Mountain Division Sample plate for automobiles that also relates to Daniel Carr Coin Art:

USS COLORADO Trio.
Plate is USS Colorado Motorcycle Sample
Left is Challenge medal issued to Colorado Sub Crew.
Right is silver ounce is made by DC
Thanks to Chief in helping me complete this 1st display !

beholdmycape

Mail call from Dan Carr. Just jaw dropping. I won't even try to beat the high quality macro shots others have already posted so here's one of the eagle gleaming in the afternoon sunlight.
I have loved the Peace dollar since I was a kid and this rendition is everything it was meant to be. Bravo Dan!

Mr Lindy

Indeed,
Was under consideration for PEACE.
MCMXXI prototype obverse & prototype Broken Sword reverse struck on 21 PEACE $
Closest I'll get to owning an early 20th Century Pattern.

carabonnair

My collection so far. The Sacagawea is the one with the edge "DARWIN RULES".

7Jaguars

Wow, like the Sac with that edge!

ZoidMeister

Happy February errybody . . . . . .

As expected, and in anticipation of Groundhog's Day tomorrow, the "JAN 2021" 13 Steps looks like it has seen it's shadow and is no longer available . . . . . . .

Z

ɹoʇɔǝlloɔ

is idea that there will be one of the escher 13 steps for each month of 2021, including the one for dec 2020 to make 13 total in series? @dcarr?

ZoidMeister

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ZoidMeister

Another "recent arrival" while I am awaiting the 2021 Mother Lode . . . . . . .

Dan's work surely doesn't get much prettier than this, but then again, ALL his work looks like THIS . . . . . .

Z

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dcarr

@ɹoʇɔǝlloɔ said:
is idea that there will be one of the escher 13 steps for each month of 2021, including the one for dec 2020 to make 13 total in series? @dcarr?

My plan was to do just "DEC 2020" and "JAN 2021". The 13 months idea is interesting, but I think that would make the whole set too bulky and drawn out too long. I will likely revive the design in a different format at some point - not sure yet what form or when.

PS:
Fortunately I bought a bunch of silver last week and I am almost caught up on producing current items to fill all pending orders.

ɹoʇɔǝlloɔ

awesome - looking forward to seeing what's next, @dcarr

excellent timing 😎

ZoidMeister

@dcarr said:

@ɹoʇɔǝlloɔ said:
is idea that there will be one of the escher 13 steps for each month of 2021, including the one for dec 2020 to make 13 total in series? @dcarr?

My plan was to do just "DEC 2020" and "JAN 2021". The 13 months idea is interesting, but I think that would make the whole set too bulky and drawn out too long. I will likely revive the design in a different format at some point - not sure yet what form or when.

PS:
Fortunately I bought a bunch of silver last week and I am almost caught up on producing current items to fill all pending orders.

So, what are the "13 Steps"?

Inquiring minds . . . .

This dummy cain't figger it out . . .

Z

edgar

@ɹoʇɔǝlloɔ said:

@edgar said:
I cant wait!!!

2021 Clark Gruber "$60" OCTAGON OWL, 999 Silver, 1.5 Troy oz., Antiqued

Your Price: Available Soon (seems like price will be $160.00)

https://02f1517.netsolstores.com/coloradogoldrushsesquicentennialpioneergold1troyoz999satinfinish-1-1-1-3-1-1-1-1-1-1-2-1-1-1-2-1-1-1.aspx

So now that they've been struck, (or striked) I am eager for "shipped", then I'll likely suffer from "your item has been delayed but is still enroute", as they travel throughout most of the fifty states, and then have to dodge the porch pirates..... I am sure it will be worth the wait! 😁

I can't wait 🙁

Are they here yet? 😟

oih82w8

@edgar said:

@ɹoʇɔǝlloɔ said:

@edgar said:
I cant wait!!!

2021 Clark Gruber "$60" OCTAGON OWL, 999 Silver, 1.5 Troy oz., Antiqued

Your Price: Available Soon (seems like price will be $160.00)

https://02f1517.netsolstores.com/coloradogoldrushsesquicentennialpioneergold1troyoz999satinfinish-1-1-1-3-1-1-1-1-1-1-2-1-1-1-2-1-1-1.aspx

So now that they've been struck, (or striked) I am eager for "shipped", then I'll likely suffer from "your item has been delayed but is still enroute", as they travel throughout most of the fifty states, and then have to dodge the porch pirates..... I am sure it will be worth the wait! 😁

I can't wait 🙁

Are they here yet? 😟

"Payment Received" almost two weeks ago... 01/20/2021, they will be in our hands one day.

ZoidMeister

@oih82w8 said:

@edgar said:

@ɹoʇɔǝlloɔ said:

@edgar said:
I cant wait!!!

2021 Clark Gruber "$60" OCTAGON OWL, 999 Silver, 1.5 Troy oz., Antiqued

Your Price: Available Soon (seems like price will be $160.00)

https://02f1517.netsolstores.com/coloradogoldrushsesquicentennialpioneergold1troyoz999satinfinish-1-1-1-3-1-1-1-1-1-1-2-1-1-1-2-1-1-1.aspx

So now that they've been struck, (or striked) I am eager for "shipped", then I'll likely suffer from "your item has been delayed but is still enroute", as they travel throughout most of the fifty states, and then have to dodge the porch pirates..... I am sure it will be worth the wait! 😁

I can't wait 🙁

Are they here yet? 😟

"Payment Received" almost two weeks ago... 01/20/2021

Payment Received - 01/01/2021.

Z

COCollector

https://getyarn.io/yarn-clip/ae0c6f80-d0ae-4905-9716-fbb05be4b933

oih82w8

Yea! Shipped notice!

Bullsitter

Mine too...

ZoidMeister

Woo Hoo!

Akbeez

BAM!!

Kudbegud

Ditto !

robec

Ditto!!!!!