I am a long time fan of Dan's products, first getting a copper Amero in I believe 2008 and have near slavishly bought his issues since then (only occasionally budget restricted) but one small negative bit is highlighted by this 1948 DC Frankie: as obviously is his privilege he apparently has sold such on through intermediary vendors and others - and there are more as readers are aware - making them relatively less available to his "base" customers. It is only my opinion but it to some degree lessens his brand to his loyal followers and also dilutes the brand.
Don't get me wrong, and it is not sour grapes, I really appreciate his efforts and his products but just do not personally care for these sales not available to his "base". I don't like the US Mint model of privileged dealers or others and has turned me away from them to some degree as well; I realize our opinion(s) do not contribute directly to his bottom line, but am just voicing some of my sentiment....
Love that Milled British (1830-1960) Well, just Love coins, period.
I already asked TopcatCoin once…… and all he did was copy from Dan’s website………. He did not say where he bought it from…………. I had already seen it on Dan’s webpage, I already knew it was “ commisioned by (a) distributor ‼️
We “ might “ like to know who the distributor was‼️‼️‼️‼️🎯🎯🎯🎯
@7Jaguars said:
I am a long time fan of Dan's products, first getting a copper Amero in I believe 2008 and have near slavishly bought his issues since then (only occasionally budget restricted) but one small negative bit is highlighted by this 1948 DC Frankie: as obviously is his privilege he apparently has sold such on through intermediary vendors and others - and there are more as readers are aware - making them relatively less available to his "base" customers. It is only my opinion but it to some degree lessens his brand to his loyal followers and also dilutes the brand.
Don't get me wrong, and it is not sour grapes, I really appreciate his efforts and his products but just do not personally care for these sales not available to his "base". I don't like the US Mint model of privileged dealers or others and has turned me away from them to some degree as well; I realize our opinion(s) do not contribute directly to his bottom line, but am just voicing some of my sentiment....
The problem with this is we don’t know the details. I have always wanted a fantasy Mormon gold piece and have actually thought about reaching out to Dan to see if a commissioned piece of say 5 pieces would be possible. I know I’d be a little irritated if I did that and then he produced 100 more and sold them. Unless of course that was the agreement. I’m not sure how Dan handles that but I think it’s absurd to think everything be makes has to be offered to his base customers.
According to the catalogue entry, they were produced in November 2021, and made for a private distributor. This means that Dan makes the commissioned items for a third party, who then do with them as they wish - typically resale (but it may be possible that some commissioned works are just kept entirely private after Dan delivers the items). I've seen 'commissioned' pieces on the CCN site, but I imagine that there are other distributors and other sites....I just don't know the who and where for sure.
Steve Palladino - Ike Group member - DIVa (Designated Ike Varieties) Project co-lead and attributor
@7Jaguars said:
I am a long time fan of Dan's products, first getting a copper Amero in I believe 2008 and have near slavishly bought his issues since then (only occasionally budget restricted) but one small negative bit is highlighted by this 1948 DC Frankie: as obviously is his privilege he apparently has sold such on through intermediary vendors and others - and there are more as readers are aware - making them relatively less available to his "base" customers. It is only my opinion but it to some degree lessens his brand to his loyal followers and also dilutes the brand.
Don't get me wrong, and it is not sour grapes, I really appreciate his efforts and his products but just do not personally care for these sales not available to his "base". I don't like the US Mint model of privileged dealers or others and has turned me away from them to some degree as well; I realize our opinion(s) do not contribute directly to his bottom line, but am just voicing some of my sentiment....
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I see it two ways: 1) as you do - a bit frustrated that I see an item in the MM catalogue that I really like, but cannot buy it directly from MM, but also 2) one of the great parts of coin collecting, IMO - the hunt. The hunt to find that particular item is part of the fun of it for me. (I'm a delayed gratification guy.)
Steve Palladino - Ike Group member - DIVa (Designated Ike Varieties) Project co-lead and attributor
Hmmm, pretty aggressive there (nk1nk) and missed my point nearly entirely. My point was that if he does the "one offs" that it will dilute his market and those of us that HAVE BEEN THERE for 10, 12 or more years left out of the cold. So it is absurd to use "absurd" as a term. And BTW, Dan has had some very limited issues that did improve his brand such as the overstruck $20 Conffederate gold or the "CAL" pieces....
My point, kind sir, is that it is obviously his choice as to what he does with issues but that it runs the risk of diluting the market - which may or may not be important.
Love that Milled British (1830-1960) Well, just Love coins, period.
According to the catalogue entry, they were produced in November 2021, and made for a private distributor. This means that Dan makes the commissioned items for a third party, who then do with them as they wish - typically resale (but it may be possible that some commissioned works are just kept entirely private after Dan delivers the items). I've seen 'commissioned' pieces on the CCN site, but I imagine that there are other distributors and other sites....I just just know the who and where for sure.
OK that explains it. I overlook the commissioned by distributor note.
@7Jaguars said:
Hmmm, pretty aggressive there (nk1nk) and missed my point nearly entirely. My point was that if he does the "one offs" that it will dilute his market and those of us that HAVE BEEN THERE for 10, 12 or more years left out of the cold. So it is absurd to use "absurd" as a term. And BTW, Dan has had some very limited issues that did improve his brand such as the overstruck $20 Conffederate gold or the "CAL" pieces....
My point, kind sir, is that it is obviously his choice as to what he does with issues but that it runs the risk of diluting the market - which may or may not be important.
I certainly did not intend to come off aggressively, my apologies for that.
The multi-stamped envelope from Loveland, CO finally arrived today, after a Pony Express tour of the Western United States. Here are some crude photos of the contents - before they head back to Englewood, CO (ANACS).
Steve Palladino - Ike Group member - DIVa (Designated Ike Varieties) Project co-lead and attributor
I've been organizing my collection and came across these Moonlight Mint pieces, a 1909 Morgan Dollar, 1948 Franklin Half, and some Open House pieces.
Of the Open House pieces, my favorite is probably the 2018 WWI pattern obverse struck on circulated Peace Dollar piece. I just love the look of overstriking circulated coins. It reminds me of this piece in my collection as well:
@Zoins said:
Here's some more I ran across and enjoyed today, I posted this in the Dan Carr Coin Club thread, but it might get more views here:
Nice KOTCT pieces‼️‼️👍🎯👀‼️
Are you messin’ with us⁉️⁉️⁉️Or is there really a Daniel Carr Coin Club, ( there should be),if there really is please send link‼️‼️👍‼️
Thanks Zoins
@Zoins said:
Here's some more I ran across and enjoyed today, I posted this in the Dan Carr Coin Club thread, but it might get more views here:
Nice KOTCT pieces‼️‼️👍🎯👀‼️
Are you messin’ with us⁉️⁉️⁉️Or is there really a Daniel Carr Coin Club, ( there should be),if there really is please send link‼️‼️👍‼️
Thanks Zoins
Thanks! I'm really a fan of the KOTCT pieces and I always enjoy looking at them!
As for the clubs, I'm referring to the following thread which is mostly for Dan's work for other coin clubs.
But I did propose a Daniel Carr Coin Club on this very thread. It seemed lot of people were interested, but it also seemed difficult to get contributions, so I'm trying to figure out if there's a way to run one with low effort if it's just one person running it.
Part of the idea did come from this medal which as a "DCC" on the obverse behind Lady Liberty's neck which I like to think of as "Daniel Carr Club"
Here’s some of my favorite ones and club medals ‼️Gonna post better pics on the link Zoins gave us‼️‼️‼️👍👍👍
Thanks
Zoins ‼️👍👍🎯
Those big KOTCT are rare 2 of them only had 10 minted and 1 of them only had 5 minted ( antiqued)‼️‼️🎯👍‼️
It would be great to publish Matt's extended info and other similar info directly in the Moonlight Mint Catalog or in an extended Moonlight Mint Catalog if needed.
Matthew Savanich said:
1902-S/S/S US-Philippines Peso By Daniel Carr of the Moonlight Mint This example comes with an insert that is signed by Daniel Carr. Two double-Struck examples were made during the process and this is the only one available to collectors, Mr. Carr owns the other.
Features:
Satin Finish - S/S/S Mintmark designed from the 1909-S Peso variety
Straight Serif "1" designed from the 1905-S Peso variety
"2" of date designed from the 1912-S Peso
Mintage of 2 Double Struck Examples
Same specifications as host coins (90% Silver) - Gem Quality
Note: Also available to collectors is the proof-like finish (mintage of 64) and the regular satin finish (mintage of 135) are also available to purchase within our store.
USPI collector Robert Harris and myself Matthew Savanich of Panhandle Numismatics partnered with Dan Carr of the Moonlight Mint to produce the 1902-S/S/S Peso. The Peso is a modern overstrike using a Denver Mint surplus press on genuine 1903-(P), 1903-S, and 1904-S Pesos that were in the VF to low AU condition range that had been cleaned, polished, or in some other way slightly damaged. A 1903 Proof Peso was used as the design model to enhance the details for the finished overstrike product. These will be listed in a special section of the 3rd edition of the Honeycutt book of Philippines medals and tokens
It would be great to publish Matt's extended info and other similar info directly in the Moonlight Mint Catalog or in an extended Moonlight Mint Catalog if needed.
Matthew Savanich said:
1902-S/S/S US-Philippines Peso By Daniel Carr of the Moonlight Mint This example comes with an insert that is signed by Daniel Carr. Two double-Struck examples were made during the process and this is the only one available to collectors, Mr. Carr owns the other.
Features:
Satin Finish - S/S/S Mintmark designed from the 1909-S Peso variety
Straight Serif "1" designed from the 1905-S Peso variety
"2" of date designed from the 1912-S Peso
Mintage of 2 Double Struck Examples
Same specifications as host coins (90% Silver) - Gem Quality
Note: Also available to collectors is the proof-like finish (mintage of 64) and the regular satin finish (mintage of 135) are also available to purchase within our store.
USPI collector Robert Harris and myself Matthew Savanich of Panhandle Numismatics partnered with Dan Carr of the Moonlight Mint to produce the 1902-S/S/S Peso. The Peso is a modern overstrike using a Denver Mint surplus press on genuine 1903-(P), 1903-S, and 1904-S Pesos that were in the VF to low AU condition range that had been cleaned, polished, or in some other way slightly damaged. A 1903 Proof Peso was used as the design model to enhance the details for the finished overstrike product. These will be listed in a special section of the 3rd edition of the Honeycutt book of Philippines medals and tokens
I was not previously aware of the Honeycutt book. Once that reference has been published (if it hasn't been already), then maybe PCGS will certify these ?
A lot of the different items I've produced have strike "errors". Most are not mentioned in the Catalog (but they are included in the listed mintages).
Some evening eye candy: Before and after. Stunning transition!
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, Bullsitter, robeck, Nickpatton, jwitten, and many OTHERS
Some evening eye candy: Before and after. Stunning transition!
I so wish I was on-the-ball enough to think of taking before photos of the coins that I sent to Dan. I did save the labels from the holders from which the coins were broken out.
Steve Palladino - Ike Group member - DIVa (Designated Ike Varieties) Project co-lead and attributor
Some evening eye candy: Before and after. Stunning transition!
I so wish I was on-the-ball enough to think of taking before photos of the coins that I sent to Dan. I did save the labels from the holders from which the coins were broken out.
I just got grades on a recent ANACS submission of Dan Carr / Moonlight Mint pieces. Very quick 6 day turn-around, with an opened date of 1/13/2023 and shipped date of 1/19/2023.
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Not sure which is my favorite piece from this submission, but I'm leaning towards this one:
Images in the slab:
Steve Palladino - Ike Group member - DIVa (Designated Ike Varieties) Project co-lead and attributor
@SPalladino said:
I just got grades on a recent ANACS submission of Dan Carr / Moonlight Mint pieces. Very quick 6 day turn-around, with an opened date of 1/13/2023 and shipped date of 1/19/2023.
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Not sure which is my favorite piece from this submission, but I'm leaning towards this one:
1622-2022 Atocha 400th Anniversary, 999 Silver Cob (1 troy oz), Brilliant-Satin Finish - I didn’t see any talk about this coin. It’s unique and I couldn’t pass it up.
@Orlena said:
1622-2022 Atocha 400th Anniversary, 999 Silver Cob (1 troy oz), Brilliant-Satin Finish - I didn’t see any talk about this coin. It’s unique and I couldn’t pass it up.
If this is the newest cob, it’s very good deal from Dan…… only 40 minted ‼️👍👍🎯‼️‼️👀‼️
Here’s a wild piece I just acquired ‼️It’s a Wilson 1903 s Peso over strike…… but it appears that there’s a Morgan Dollar underneath it all‼️‼️🎯‼️‼️3 different strikes ⁉️
The red insert card says its an overstruck 1903 s Pesos, and nothing about a Morgan Dollar.
But on the obverse you can see the outline of Morgan’s lady Liberty head’s nose and mouth next to Wilson’s nose, and the peso
shield.
On the reverse you can see the Morgan’s eagle wing span and feathers by the childs head‼️
I had to have this piece when I saw all these things going on with this piece ‼️‼️‼️👍🎯‼️‼️
I have two of the Wilson Morgan silver dollar overstruck pieces already, but nothing like this have I seen before ‼️‼️‼️I’m wondering how this piece turned out this way, and this piece is not for sale,( it’s part of the family now)‼️‼️‼️👍🎯‼️‼️‼️
I’ve decided to show my Wilson O/S Morgan Dollar…… to show that indeed there is a Morgan Dollar involed with this “wild strike 1903-s“‼️‼️‼️👍👀‼️👍
Still waiting for shipping notice for my Jan 3rd order. Has anyone received a shipping notice on his new stuff? This wait is almost as bad as waiting for new products.
Here’s a wild piece I just acquired ‼️It’s a Wilson 1903 s Peso over strike…… but it appears that there’s a Morgan Dollar underneath it all‼️‼️🎯‼️‼️3 different strikes ⁉️
The red insert card says its an overstruck 1903 s Pesos, and nothing about a Morgan Dollar.
But on the obverse you can see the outline of Morgan’s lady Liberty head’s nose and mouth next to Wilson’s nose, and the peso
shield.
On the reverse you can see the Morgan’s eagle wing span and feathers by the childs head‼️
I had to have this piece when I saw all these things going on with this piece ‼️‼️‼️👍🎯‼️‼️
I have two of the Wilson Morgan silver dollar overstruck pieces already, but nothing like this have I seen before ‼️‼️‼️I’m wondering how this piece turned out this way, and this piece is not for sale,( it’s part of the family now)‼️‼️‼️👍🎯‼️‼️‼️
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You may have something there Nick. It does look like a Morgan imprint but I’m not sure how it got there. It was overstruck on a Peso, that is definite. But how would a Morgan be involved? Another die set used? A question for @dcarr.
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, Bullsitter, robeck, Nickpatton, jwitten, and many OTHERS
Here’s a wild piece I just acquired ‼️It’s a Wilson 1903 s Peso over strike…… but it appears that there’s a Morgan Dollar underneath it all‼️‼️🎯‼️‼️3 different strikes ⁉️
The red insert card says its an overstruck 1903 s Pesos, and nothing about a Morgan Dollar.
But on the obverse you can see the outline of Morgan’s lady Liberty head’s nose and mouth next to Wilson’s nose, and the peso
shield.
On the reverse you can see the Morgan’s eagle wing span and feathers by the childs head‼️
I had to have this piece when I saw all these things going on with this piece ‼️‼️‼️👍🎯‼️‼️
I have two of the Wilson Morgan silver dollar overstruck pieces already, but nothing like this have I seen before ‼️‼️‼️I’m wondering how this piece turned out this way, and this piece is not for sale,( it’s part of the family now)‼️‼️‼️👍🎯‼️‼️‼️
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You may have something there Nick. It does look like a Morgan imprint but I’m not sure how it got there. It was overstruck on a Peso, that is definite. But how would a Morgan be involved? Another die set used? A question for @dcarr.
More than likely it is Wilson's face and not a Morgan. Double struck overstrike
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Here’s a wild piece I just acquired ‼️It’s a Wilson 1903 s Peso over strike…… but it appears that there’s a Morgan Dollar underneath it all‼️‼️🎯‼️‼️3 different strikes ⁉️
The red insert card says its an overstruck 1903 s Pesos, and nothing about a Morgan Dollar.
But on the obverse you can see the outline of Morgan’s lady Liberty head’s nose and mouth next to Wilson’s nose, and the peso
shield.
On the reverse you can see the Morgan’s eagle wing span and feathers by the childs head‼️
I had to have this piece when I saw all these things going on with this piece ‼️‼️‼️👍🎯‼️‼️
I have two of the Wilson Morgan silver dollar overstruck pieces already, but nothing like this have I seen before ‼️‼️‼️I’m wondering how this piece turned out this way, and this piece is not for sale,( it’s part of the family now)‼️‼️‼️👍🎯‼️‼️‼️
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You may have something there Nick. It does look like a Morgan imprint but I’m not sure how it got there. It was overstruck on a Peso, that is definite. But how would a Morgan be involved? Another die set used? A question for @dcarr.
More than likely it is Wilson's face and not a Morgan. Double struck overstrike
Yes, likely Wilson's face. Wasn't his nickname while in office "Ol' Morgan Head"? j/k
I still say there’s a Morgan involved in this O/S.
When I compare the peso reverse to my Morgan O/S, you can see the eagles beak hitting the back of the little coin Angel head on both these pieces, and you can see the eagle’s wing pattern to the left of the child‼️
I did some outlining in yellow to show this ‼️
Comments
Is this a recent re-release?
Were they recently available from Dan.
If anyone has one for sale please PM me.
I am a long time fan of Dan's products, first getting a copper Amero in I believe 2008 and have near slavishly bought his issues since then (only occasionally budget restricted) but one small negative bit is highlighted by this 1948 DC Frankie: as obviously is his privilege he apparently has sold such on through intermediary vendors and others - and there are more as readers are aware - making them relatively less available to his "base" customers. It is only my opinion but it to some degree lessens his brand to his loyal followers and also dilutes the brand.
Don't get me wrong, and it is not sour grapes, I really appreciate his efforts and his products but just do not personally care for these sales not available to his "base". I don't like the US Mint model of privileged dealers or others and has turned me away from them to some degree as well; I realize our opinion(s) do not contribute directly to his bottom line, but am just voicing some of my sentiment....
Well, just Love coins, period.
I already asked TopcatCoin once…… and all he did was copy from Dan’s website………. He did not say where he bought it from…………. I had already seen it on Dan’s webpage, I already knew it was “ commisioned by (a) distributor ‼️
We “ might “ like to know who the distributor was‼️‼️‼️‼️🎯🎯🎯🎯
The problem with this is we don’t know the details. I have always wanted a fantasy Mormon gold piece and have actually thought about reaching out to Dan to see if a commissioned piece of say 5 pieces would be possible. I know I’d be a little irritated if I did that and then he produced 100 more and sold them. Unless of course that was the agreement. I’m not sure how Dan handles that but I think it’s absurd to think everything be makes has to be offered to his base customers.
According to the catalogue entry, they were produced in November 2021, and made for a private distributor. This means that Dan makes the commissioned items for a third party, who then do with them as they wish - typically resale (but it may be possible that some commissioned works are just kept entirely private after Dan delivers the items). I've seen 'commissioned' pieces on the CCN site, but I imagine that there are other distributors and other sites....I just don't know the who and where for sure.
- Ike Group member
- DIVa (Designated Ike Varieties) Project co-lead and attributor
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I see it two ways: 1) as you do - a bit frustrated that I see an item in the MM catalogue that I really like, but cannot buy it directly from MM, but also 2) one of the great parts of coin collecting, IMO - the hunt. The hunt to find that particular item is part of the fun of it for me. (I'm a delayed gratification guy.)
- Ike Group member
- DIVa (Designated Ike Varieties) Project co-lead and attributor
Hmmm, pretty aggressive there (nk1nk) and missed my point nearly entirely. My point was that if he does the "one offs" that it will dilute his market and those of us that HAVE BEEN THERE for 10, 12 or more years left out of the cold. So it is absurd to use "absurd" as a term. And BTW, Dan has had some very limited issues that did improve his brand such as the overstruck $20 Conffederate gold or the "CAL" pieces....
My point, kind sir, is that it is obviously his choice as to what he does with issues but that it runs the risk of diluting the market - which may or may not be important.
Well, just Love coins, period.
OK that explains it. I overlook the commissioned by distributor note.
Thanks
I certainly did not intend to come off aggressively, my apologies for that.
1860 - O is the host dollar, shows through pretty nice in the right light.
Love that Seated Dollar 👀‼️One of my favorite pieces ‼️🎯‼️😱‼️👍‼️🎯🎯🎯‼️
The multi-stamped envelope from Loveland, CO finally arrived today, after a Pony Express tour of the Western United States. Here are some crude photos of the contents - before they head back to Englewood, CO (ANACS).
- Ike Group member
- DIVa (Designated Ike Varieties) Project co-lead and attributor
I really like the winged Liberty head obverse and reverse. Glad I picked up both of those.
Successful BST with BustDMs , Pnies20, lkeigwin, pursuitofliberty, Bullsitter, felinfoel, SPalladino (CBH's - 37 Die Marriage's)
$5 Type Set https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/u-s-coins/type-sets/half-eagle-type-set-circulation-strikes-1795-1929/album/344192
CBH Set https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/everyman-collections/everyman-half-dollars/everyman-capped-bust-half-dollars-1807-1839/album/345572
Got this from Zoidmeister.....
Very nice! I don’t see those come up very often.
How about the boatload of new offerings Dan's listed? There's something for everyone. I just wish I had more room in my budget!!!
The Mint blew it not issuing the '22 Morgan & Peace Dollars, but I'd rather buy Moonlight Mint's products with dramatically lower mintages.
Can't wait for the classic stamp splayed package!.
Amazing piece! I love these Philippine Pesos. Glad to see Zoid's pieces are making it into our forum member collections
I've been organizing my collection and came across these Moonlight Mint pieces, a 1909 Morgan Dollar, 1948 Franklin Half, and some Open House pieces.
Of the Open House pieces, my favorite is probably the 2018 WWI pattern obverse struck on circulated Peace Dollar piece. I just love the look of overstriking circulated coins. It reminds me of this piece in my collection as well:
Here's some more I ran across and enjoyed today, I posted this in the Dan Carr Coin Club thread, but it might get more views here:
Nice KOTCT pieces‼️‼️👍🎯👀‼️
Are you messin’ with us⁉️⁉️⁉️Or is there really a Daniel Carr Coin Club, ( there should be),if there really is please send link‼️‼️👍‼️
Thanks Zoins
Thanks! I'm really a fan of the KOTCT pieces and I always enjoy looking at them!
As for the clubs, I'm referring to the following thread which is mostly for Dan's work for other coin clubs.
Dan Carr Coin Club Medal Collectors ~ Show 'em Here !
But I did propose a Daniel Carr Coin Club on this very thread. It seemed lot of people were interested, but it also seemed difficult to get contributions, so I'm trying to figure out if there's a way to run one with low effort if it's just one person running it.
Part of the idea did come from this medal which as a "DCC" on the obverse behind Lady Liberty's neck which I like to think of as "Daniel Carr Club"
Too kool….. Thanks Zoins ‼️‼️👍👍😱👀‼️‼️‼️
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I had no idea . . . .
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?
It is a wonderful thread started by Benny Haimovitz @Voyageur, an avid Dan Carr supporter, forum poster and general great person.
That thread doesn't move as fast as this one, so looking through the posters is like stepping back in time. I wonder where many of them are now.
Benny passed away in 2019 which is discussed here:
https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1038351/benny-haimovitz-rip
I purchased these from Benny less than a month before he passed away, which is fitting given his service to our country.
Here’s some of my favorite ones and club medals ‼️Gonna post better pics on the link Zoins gave us‼️‼️‼️👍👍👍
Thanks
Zoins ‼️👍👍🎯
Those big KOTCT are rare 2 of them only had 10 minted and 1 of them only had 5 minted ( antiqued)‼️‼️🎯👍‼️
Love the peso o/s. Had to pass when they came out a little too pricey and I couldn’t afford it.
Dang, nice collections guys!
I love the Pesos as well. Dan did a great job with these, on both the satin and proof-likes.
I was lucky enough to get this one from Matthew Savanich a while back. He mentioned that 2 double-struck specimens were created, though it seems none are listed in the Moonlight Mint Catalog yet.
It would be great to publish Matt's extended info and other similar info directly in the Moonlight Mint Catalog or in an extended Moonlight Mint Catalog if needed.
I was not previously aware of the Honeycutt book. Once that reference has been published (if it hasn't been already), then maybe PCGS will certify these ?
A lot of the different items I've produced have strike "errors". Most are not mentioned in the Catalog (but they are included in the listed mintages).
Some evening eye candy: Before and after. Stunning transition!
I so wish I was on-the-ball enough to think of taking before photos of the coins that I sent to Dan. I did save the labels from the holders from which the coins were broken out.
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- DIVa (Designated Ike Varieties) Project co-lead and attributor
DJD . . . .
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Busy chasing Carr's . . . . . woof!
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Dang! I thought there had to be more 'meat' on the coin to o/s.
fka renman95, Sep 2005, 7,000 posts
The Colorized one is just plain fun... very nice!
It's all about what the people want...
I agree they are really fun! I couldn't resist!
Only 30 of colorized specimens exist. They were done by SilverTowne.
Here's the info from the Catalog:
Pics of a recent acquisition. Mintage = 87. Enjoy, TC
Very nice, @TopcatCoin!
I need only the 75-D and 75-S to complete my Moonlight Mint Eisenhower fantasy piece collection. Some day.
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I just got grades on a recent ANACS submission of Dan Carr / Moonlight Mint pieces. Very quick 6 day turn-around, with an opened date of 1/13/2023 and shipped date of 1/19/2023.
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Not sure which is my favorite piece from this submission, but I'm leaning towards this one:
Images in the slab:
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Nice results, a 70 on the '64....
1622-2022 Atocha 400th Anniversary, 999 Silver Cob (1 troy oz), Brilliant-Satin Finish - I didn’t see any talk about this coin. It’s unique and I couldn’t pass it up.
If this is the newest cob, it’s very good deal from Dan…… only 40 minted ‼️👍👍🎯‼️‼️👀‼️
They must like you at ANACS, Bullsitter ‼️‼️‼️‼️That’s the fastest I’ve heard of ‼️‼️👍👍👍👍‼️
Here’s a wild piece I just acquired ‼️It’s a Wilson 1903 s Peso over strike…… but it appears that there’s a Morgan Dollar underneath it all‼️‼️🎯‼️‼️3 different strikes ⁉️
The red insert card says its an overstruck 1903 s Pesos, and nothing about a Morgan Dollar.
But on the obverse you can see the outline of Morgan’s lady Liberty head’s nose and mouth next to Wilson’s nose, and the peso
shield.
On the reverse you can see the Morgan’s eagle wing span and feathers by the childs head‼️
I had to have this piece when I saw all these things going on with this piece ‼️‼️‼️👍🎯‼️‼️
I have two of the Wilson Morgan silver dollar overstruck pieces already, but nothing like this have I seen before ‼️‼️‼️I’m wondering how this piece turned out this way, and this piece is not for sale,( it’s part of the family now)‼️‼️‼️👍🎯‼️‼️‼️
I’ve decided to show my Wilson O/S Morgan Dollar…… to show that indeed there is a Morgan Dollar involed with this “wild strike 1903-s“‼️‼️‼️👍👀‼️👍
Pictures of the date….. I can see two different nines‼️
Still waiting for shipping notice for my Jan 3rd order. Has anyone received a shipping notice on his new stuff? This wait is almost as bad as waiting for new products.
Dan hasn’t even cashed my check yet……….. and I bet he ain’t shipping nuttin until he’s sure my check is cleared ‼️‼️👍👍🎯🎯👀‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️
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You may have something there Nick. It does look like a Morgan imprint but I’m not sure how it got there. It was overstruck on a Peso, that is definite. But how would a Morgan be involved? Another die set used? A question for @dcarr.
More than likely it is Wilson's face and not a Morgan. Double struck overstrike
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Yes, likely Wilson's face. Wasn't his nickname while in office "Ol' Morgan Head"? j/k
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I still say there’s a Morgan involved in this O/S.
When I compare the peso reverse to my Morgan O/S, you can see the eagles beak hitting the back of the little coin Angel head on both these pieces, and you can see the eagle’s wing pattern to the left of the child‼️
I did some outlining in yellow to show this ‼️