But next time I have a special coins that aren't a normal product, I think I will list them as eBay auctions.
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Sounds great, how can we watch for these items, do you have a Ebay store?
Yes, tell us your seller ID so we can follow your store
My eBay ID is:
specie-man
I don't have anything listed at present.
But I have a lot of stuff to list in October, although most of it is items that I did not produce.
Searching, even advanced search, shows 0 matches for specie-man. Maybe because you have nothing listed. Ebay is lacking in finding a store unless you are on a specific item selling from that store. Could you post a link to your store? I'm having no luck finding you and Ebay is not making it easy.
Edited to add:
By calling customer service I was able to find your store and save it. Here is a link to the store: https://ebay.com/usr/specie-man
Dan, I know your shop is full of neat stuff - $1000's of dollars worth! You could make a fortune just selling your engraved autograph on a piece of scrap silver with a tiny part of an engraved design! From photo's you do keep a very clean shop but I'll bet I could find a fortune hidden in desk/counter drawers. How about sending some metal trimmings to ANACS or ICG to have them slabbed for us! LOL. "SHOP TRIMMINGS FROM MOONLIGHT MINT" on the label.
Note: I hereby reject any "rights" to any Dan Carr souvenir merchandise.
@Insider2 said:
Dan, I know your shop is full of neat stuff - $1000's of dollars worth! You could make a fortune just selling your engraved autograph on a piece of scrap silver with a tiny part of an engraved design! From photo's you do keep a very clean shop but I'll bet I could find a fortune hidden in desk/counter drawers. How about sending some metal trimmings to ANACS or ICG to have them slabbed for us! LOL. "SHOP TRIMMINGS FROM MOONLIGHT MINT" on the label.
Note: I hereby reject any "rights" to any Dan Carr souvenir merchandise.
I still have a bunch of US Mint stainless steel feeding fingers that came with my coin press.
I don't use the automatic feeding system on my coin press, so the feeding fingers are not necessary for my operation.
I have some of all denominations, cent through (large) dollar. Maybe I will stamp something on them next year for the 10th anniversary of my Grabener press restoration (I made 5th anniversary brass/copper/silver rounds in 2013).
@Insider2 said:
Dan, I know your shop is full of neat stuff - $1000's of dollars worth! You could make a fortune just selling your engraved autograph on a piece of scrap silver with a tiny part of an engraved design! From photo's you do keep a very clean shop but I'll bet I could find a fortune hidden in desk/counter drawers. How about sending some metal trimmings to ANACS or ICG to have them slabbed for us! LOL. "SHOP TRIMMINGS FROM MOONLIGHT MINT" on the label.
Note: I hereby reject any "rights" to any Dan Carr souvenir merchandise.
I still have a bunch of US Mint stainless steel feeding fingers that came with my coin press.
I don't use the automatic feeding system on my coin press, so the feeding fingers are not necessary for my operation.
I have some of all denominations, cent through (large) dollar. Maybe I will stamp something on them next year for the 10th anniversary of my Grabener press restoration (I made 5th anniversary brass/copper/silver rounds in 2013).
AHhhhh. I should think those would be more valuable and educational if left in original condition! You may wish to keep them as someone down the line may buy the press when you are ready.
Hey,"Precious" , man-up and post what you disagree with in my post. Have you ever been to Dan's shop? Have you ever looked inside and on the desks of several U.S. Mint engravers? The stuff is to die for! IMO, Dan has the same kind of stuff laying around that means NOTHING to him yet most collectors who do not hate him and what he does (are you a hater?) would drool over it and empty their wallets at his feet!
@Insider2 said:
Dan, I know your shop is full of neat stuff - $1000's of dollars worth! You could make a fortune just selling your engraved autograph on a piece of scrap silver with a tiny part of an engraved design! From photo's you do keep a very clean shop but I'll bet I could find a fortune hidden in desk/counter drawers. How about sending some metal trimmings to ANACS or ICG to have them slabbed for us! LOL. "SHOP TRIMMINGS FROM MOONLIGHT MINT" on the label.
Note: I hereby reject any "rights" to any Dan Carr souvenir merchandise.
I still have a bunch of US Mint stainless steel feeding fingers that came with my coin press.
I don't use the automatic feeding system on my coin press, so the feeding fingers are not necessary for my operation.
I have some of all denominations, cent through (large) dollar. Maybe I will stamp something on them next year for the 10th anniversary of my Grabener press restoration (I made 5th anniversary brass/copper/silver rounds in 2013).
@Insider2 said:
Dan, I know your shop is full of neat stuff - $1000's of dollars worth! You could make a fortune just selling your engraved autograph on a piece of scrap silver with a tiny part of an engraved design! From photo's you do keep a very clean shop but I'll bet I could find a fortune hidden in desk/counter drawers. How about sending some metal trimmings to ANACS or ICG to have them slabbed for us! LOL. "SHOP TRIMMINGS FROM MOONLIGHT MINT" on the label.
Note: I hereby reject any "rights" to any Dan Carr souvenir merchandise.
I still have a bunch of US Mint stainless steel feeding fingers that came with my coin press.
I don't use the automatic feeding system on my coin press, so the feeding fingers are not necessary for my operation.
I have some of all denominations, cent through (large) dollar. Maybe I will stamp something on them next year for the 10th anniversary of my Grabener press restoration (I made 5th anniversary brass/copper/silver rounds in 2013).
AHhhhh. I should think those would be more valuable and educational if left in original condition! You may wish to keep them as someone down the line may buy the press when you are ready.
Well, the feeding fingers would be of no use to anyone unless they were minting pieces using blanks that were the exact same dimensions as US Mint coinage blanks. But I will certainly keep at least a couple of each size in pristine condition. It would not be hard to have more made (for any blank size) from stainless steel sheet.
@Insider2 said:
Dan, I know your shop is full of neat stuff - $1000's of dollars worth! You could make a fortune just selling your engraved autograph on a piece of scrap silver with a tiny part of an engraved design! From photo's you do keep a very clean shop but I'll bet I could find a fortune hidden in desk/counter drawers. How about sending some metal trimmings to ANACS or ICG to have them slabbed for us! LOL. "SHOP TRIMMINGS FROM MOONLIGHT MINT" on the label.
Note: I hereby reject any "rights" to any Dan Carr souvenir merchandise.
I still have a bunch of US Mint stainless steel feeding fingers that came with my coin press.
I don't use the automatic feeding system on my coin press, so the feeding fingers are not necessary for my operation.
I have some of all denominations, cent through (large) dollar. Maybe I will stamp something on them next year for the 10th anniversary of my Grabener press restoration (I made 5th anniversary brass/copper/silver rounds in 2013).
AHhhhh. I should think those would be more valuable and educational if left in original condition! You may wish to keep them as someone down the line may buy the press when you are ready.
Hey,"Precious" , man-up and post what you disagree with in my post. Have you ever been to Dan's shop? Have you ever looked inside and on the desks of several U.S. Mint engravers? The stuff is to die for! IMO, Dan has the same kind of stuff laying around that means NOTHING to him yet most collectors who do not hate him and what he does (are you a hater?) would drool over it and empty their wallets at his feet!
I disagree with the part concerning autographing scraps of silver being sold.
I am a large Dan Fan, I have ordered from him many times.
Perhaps a minor point to some, but since I lived in Germany for five years it jumps out at me every time I see it.
From pictures I recall seeing on your site, the name of your press has a letter (the "a") that has an umlaut (two dots over it). If you want to write the name without using the umlaut then you insert a letter "e" after the letter.
So, what you have is a Graebener press.
Grabener and Graebener are most definitely nor the same name......
Perhaps a minor point to some, but since I lived in Germany for five years it jumps out at me every time I see it.
From pictures I recall seeing on your site, the name of your press has a letter (the "a") that has an umlaut (two dots over it). If you want to write the name without using the umlaut then you insert a letter "e" after the letter.
So, what you have is a Graebener press.
Grabener and Graebener are most definitely nor the same name......
I thought it was the mint's position that none were struck but that Secret Service said they could find nothing wrong with it; ergo, I would think the first point to take precedence over the second.
Love that Milled British (1830-1960) Well, just Love coins, period.
@Insider2 said:
Dan, I know your shop is full of neat stuff - $1000's of dollars worth! You could make a fortune just selling your engraved autograph on a piece of scrap silver with a tiny part of an engraved design! From photo's you do keep a very clean shop but I'll bet I could find a fortune hidden in desk/counter drawers. How about sending some metal trimmings to ANACS or ICG to have them slabbed for us! LOL. "SHOP TRIMMINGS FROM MOONLIGHT MINT" on the label.
Note: I hereby reject any "rights" to any Dan Carr souvenir merchandise.
I still have a bunch of US Mint stainless steel feeding fingers that came with my coin press.
I don't use the automatic feeding system on my coin press, so the feeding fingers are not necessary for my operation.
I have some of all denominations, cent through (large) dollar. Maybe I will stamp something on them next year for the 10th anniversary of my Grabener press restoration (I made 5th anniversary brass/copper/silver rounds in 2013).
This is a great idea. I first learned about these from @LindyS with his post below. Would be great to see some from Moonlight Mint!
@7Jaguars said: "I thought it was the mint's position that none were struck but that Secret Service said they could find nothing wrong with it; ergo, I would think the first point to take precedence over the second."
This entire 1959 Wheat cent crap started when two authenticators at ANACS in DC completely missed the fact (due to inattention or whatever) that the coin had an older reverse. It was certified as genuine and returned to the submitter.
When notified of the actual coin's wheat reverse, it was returned to ANACS for further examination. The submitter kept the photo certificate saying the coin was genuine. The coin was taken to the U.S. Mint where technicians determined it was a die struck counterfeit! Years later, it was returned to the Secret Service and personnel there gave it a letter of authenticity. No TPGS has certified it. Results have been "no opinion" or "questionable authenticity." Nevertheless, the thing keeps popping up for sale. Mark Hoffman claims to be the one who made it. Last year, I saw copies of the paper trail that follows this piece but not the coin. The owner is still trying to sell it.
@Voyageur said:
First one of these I have seen overstruck on a 2017 Australia Silver Koala !
That's very cool. I like how the "1oz 999 silver" is still visible on this one.
I find Dan's Open House overstrikes fascinating because of the variety of under types. I think it would be fun to create a registry for these and try to identify all of them.
@Bullsitter said:
How 'bout one on a 2017 Panda. I call it the USA over CHINA O/S.
The image of the pagoda and prominence of the 2017 date are nice on this one.
This got me to look up China's involvement in WWI. China and the US were allies against Germany. China declared war against Germany on August 14, 1917.
In 2017, it remains to be seen what the US and China relationship will be, with one area being North Korea. I wonder if Dan overstruck any North Korea coins?
@Bullsitter said:
How 'bout one on a 2017 Panda. I call it the USA over CHINA O/S.
The image of the pagoda and prominence of the 2017 date are nice on this one.
This got me to look up China's involvement in WWI. China and the US were allies against Germany. China declared war against Germany on August 14, 1917.
In 2017, it remains to be seen what the US and China relationship will be, with one area being North Korea. I wonder if Dan overstruck any North Korea coins?
The only things that I have done 2017 Open House strikes on are square blanks (copper and silver) and large dollar sized pieces. So no foreign coins or medals other than the Koalas and Pandas. But the year isn't over yet. However, I'm not sure if the vintage crossed rifles die will last much longer - it has already deformed significantly, collapsing in the center.
For those who keep asking about a 1959 Wheat Cent... here's the auction info from the last time I recall the "1959-D Lincoln Wheat Cent" being sold in auction:
Because this coin is out there (whether it is genuine or not), I'm guessing its existence is enough reason for Dan to not make 1959 Wheaties of his own.
@illini420 said:
For those who keep asking about a 1959 Wheat Cent... here's the auction info from the last time I recall the "1959-D Lincoln Wheat Cent" being sold in auction:
Because this coin is out there (whether it is genuine or not), I'm guessing its existence is enough reason for Dan to not make 1959 Wheaties of his own.
My eventual goal is to make a fantasy-date over-strike coin for every hole in a "Dansco 7070" (or similar) album.
For all the pieces, I want it to be evident from looking at only the front of the coins that something isn't normal.
But Lincoln cents are one of the few series where there are no available skipped (fantasy) dates. So for my 2009-S VDB Wheat and 2009-S Memorial over-strikes I made the style and size of the "2009" and "S" intentionally different than normal 2009-S cents.
The obverse of that 1959-D Wheat cent looks completely normal (other than the slight fuzziness). So that does not really fit my "Dansco" criteria. But I have (and will) think about it.
@1940coupe said:
Nice ! Why does the 1917 broken sword cent. say PL didnt know he made a PL reeded edge
The "PL edge" designation surprised me.
To me, PL means proof-like -- which doesn't apply to this broken sword Token. (Its got a nice satin look.)
I'm guessing ANACS uses the "PL edge" designation to mean "Plain edge". This Token is definitely the smooth-edge version.
PL Edge = Plain or Smooth Edge. We sometimes struggle fitting all the important DC descriptions on the label and have to get creative with abbreviations. While we try to keep these labels as standard as possible, we do welcome requests for custom labels.
@1940coupe said:
Nice ! Why does the 1917 broken sword cent. say PL didnt know he made a PL reeded edge
The "PL edge" designation surprised me.
To me, PL means proof-like -- which doesn't apply to this broken sword Token. (Its got a nice satin look.)
I'm guessing ANACS uses the "PL edge" designation to mean "Plain edge". This Token is definitely the smooth-edge version.
PL Edge = Plain or Smooth Edge. We sometimes struggle fitting all the important DC descriptions on the label and have to get creative with abbreviations. While we try to keep these labels as standard as possible, we do welcome requests for custom labels.
No worries.
It's clear from from Dan Carr's website that, in this case, "PL" must refer to the smooth (PLain) edge token.
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@1940coupe said:
Nice ! Why does the 1917 broken sword cent. say PL didnt know he made a PL reeded edge
The "PL edge" designation surprised me.
To me, PL means proof-like -- which doesn't apply to this broken sword Token. (Its got a nice satin look.)
I'm guessing ANACS uses the "PL edge" designation to mean "Plain edge". This Token is definitely the smooth-edge version.
PL Edge = Plain or Smooth Edge. We sometimes struggle fitting all the important DC descriptions on the label and have to get creative with abbreviations. While we try to keep these labels as standard as possible, we do welcome requests for custom labels.
Are you doing anything to distinguish a difference between hologram and non-hologram silvers?
Update: It has officially been cut to size. I've also got the plexiglass "frame" cut to the size I want. Next step it cutting the hole in the middle to fit the strip, then wedge it between more plexiglass. Cutting the middle out will be the challenging part.
@jwitten said:
Update: It has officially been cut to size. I've also got the plexiglass "frame" cut to the size I want. Next step it cutting the hole in the middle to fit the strip, then wedge it between more plexiglass. Cutting the middle out will be the challenging part.
@jwitten said:
Update: It has officially been cut to size. I've also got the plexiglass "frame" cut to the size I want. Next step it cutting the hole in the middle to fit the strip, then wedge it between more plexiglass. Cutting the middle out will be the challenging part.
But seriously, I decided to use the 3 holes on the right side, so I still have the left 3 and middle 3, though the middle 3 now has one of the holes opened up. The left 3 could make another piece like this. Depending on how this one goes, I might make another.
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Searching, even advanced search, shows 0 matches for specie-man. Maybe because you have nothing listed. Ebay is lacking in finding a store unless you are on a specific item selling from that store. Could you post a link to your store? I'm having no luck finding you and Ebay is not making it easy.
Edited to add:
By calling customer service I was able to find your store and save it. Here is a link to the store:
https://ebay.com/usr/specie-man
Love the ghost D!
Dan, I know your shop is full of neat stuff - $1000's of dollars worth! You could make a fortune just selling your engraved autograph on a piece of scrap silver with a tiny part of an engraved design! From photo's you do keep a very clean shop but I'll bet I could find a fortune hidden in desk/counter drawers. How about sending some metal trimmings to ANACS or ICG to have them slabbed for us! LOL. "SHOP TRIMMINGS FROM MOONLIGHT MINT" on the label.
Note: I hereby reject any "rights" to any Dan Carr souvenir merchandise.
I've got an inside line on a position you know where. Two reverse dies can be used.
I'll try to get his signature on some blank rectangular paper.
I still have a bunch of US Mint stainless steel feeding fingers that came with my coin press.
I don't use the automatic feeding system on my coin press, so the feeding fingers are not necessary for my operation.
I have some of all denominations, cent through (large) dollar. Maybe I will stamp something on them next year for the 10th anniversary of my Grabener press restoration (I made 5th anniversary brass/copper/silver rounds in 2013).
AHhhhh.
I should think those would be more valuable and educational if left in original condition! You may wish to keep them as someone down the line may buy the press when you are ready.
Hey,"Precious"
, man-up and post what you disagree with in my post. Have you ever been to Dan's shop? Have you ever looked inside and on the desks of several U.S. Mint engravers? The stuff is to die for! IMO, Dan has the same kind of stuff laying around that means NOTHING to him yet most collectors who do not hate him and what he does (are you a hater?) would drool over it and empty their wallets at his feet!
Double post. Sorry!
Awesome idea!
Well, the feeding fingers would be of no use to anyone unless they were minting pieces using blanks that were the exact same dimensions as US Mint coinage blanks. But I will certainly keep at least a couple of each size in pristine condition. It would not be hard to have more made (for any blank size) from stainless steel sheet.
I strongly disagree with the post above.
I disagree with the part concerning autographing scraps of silver being sold.
I am a large Dan Fan, I have ordered from him many times.
Perhaps a minor point to some, but since I lived in Germany for five years it jumps out at me every time I see it.
From pictures I recall seeing on your site, the name of your press has a letter (the "a") that has an umlaut (two dots over it). If you want to write the name without using the umlaut then you insert a letter "e" after the letter.
So, what you have is a Graebener press.
Grabener and Graebener are most definitely nor the same name......
PM - I do believe they were joking...
BTW, I do like the overstrike cents.
Request Dan: do the 1959 Wheat (that is my version of "Cartago est delendo" that the famous Roman Senator used to say at the end of every speech).
Well, just Love coins, period.
errors have been made. jump on them.
I removed my 'disagree'.
There is a 59 wheat with disputed authenticity put there already
I thought it was the mint's position that none were struck but that Secret Service said they could find nothing wrong with it; ergo, I would think the first point to take precedence over the second.
Well, just Love coins, period.
This is a great idea. I first learned about these from @LindyS with his post below. Would be great to see some from Moonlight Mint!
https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/981301/guatemala-5-centavos-steel-feeder-finger-strike
@7Jaguars said: "I thought it was the mint's position that none were struck but that Secret Service said they could find nothing wrong with it; ergo, I would think the first point to take precedence over the second."
This entire 1959 Wheat cent crap started when two authenticators at ANACS in DC completely missed the fact (due to inattention or whatever) that the coin had an older reverse. It was certified as genuine and returned to the submitter.
When notified of the actual coin's wheat reverse, it was returned to ANACS for further examination. The submitter kept the photo certificate saying the coin was genuine. The coin was taken to the U.S. Mint where technicians determined it was a die struck counterfeit! Years later, it was returned to the Secret Service and personnel there gave it a letter of authenticity. No TPGS has certified it. Results have been "no opinion" or "questionable authenticity." Nevertheless, the thing keeps popping up for sale. Mark Hoffman claims to be the one who made it. Last year, I saw copies of the paper trail that follows this piece but not the coin. The owner is still trying to sell it.
Thanks, Insider. Better details as I was working from general memory (yikes!).
So, Go Danny!
Well, just Love coins, period.
You know what would be neat. If Mr.Carr struck just the obverse and reverse on the strip of two..
Just got them back from ANACS.....welcome home.
Bullsitter
Nice haul. 69's and 70's. Sweet !
First one of these I have seen overstruck on a 2017 Australia Silver Koala !
That's pretty cool, like the reverse.
That is cool. But considering the military theme I gotta go with the Ike overstikes on these as the most bad ass.
That's very cool. I like how the "1oz 999 silver" is still visible on this one.
I find Dan's Open House overstrikes fascinating because of the variety of under types. I think it would be fun to create a registry for these and try to identify all of them.
How 'bout one on a 2017 Panda. I call it the USA over CHINA O/S.
The image of the pagoda and prominence of the 2017 date are nice on this one.
This got me to look up China's involvement in WWI. China and the US were allies against Germany. China declared war against Germany on August 14, 1917.
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/surprisingly-important-role-china-played-world-war-i-180964532/
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/china-declares-war-on-germany
http://multimedia.scmp.com/ww1-china/ (lots of photos)
In 2017, it remains to be seen what the US and China relationship will be, with one area being North Korea. I wonder if Dan overstruck any North Korea coins?
Cool reverse.
The only things that I have done 2017 Open House strikes on are square blanks (copper and silver) and large dollar sized pieces. So no foreign coins or medals other than the Koalas and Pandas. But the year isn't over yet. However, I'm not sure if the vintage crossed rifles die will last much longer - it has already deformed significantly, collapsing in the center.
For those who keep asking about a 1959 Wheat Cent... here's the auction info from the last time I recall the "1959-D Lincoln Wheat Cent" being sold in auction:
Goldberg Auction of Unique 1959-D Wheat Cent in 2010
Because this coin is out there (whether it is genuine or not), I'm guessing its existence is enough reason for Dan to not make 1959 Wheaties of his own.
Michael Kittle Rare Coins --- 1908-S Indian Head Cent Grading Set --- No. 1 1909 Mint Set --- Kittlecoins on Facebook --- Long Beach Table 448
My eventual goal is to make a fantasy-date over-strike coin for every hole in a "Dansco 7070" (or similar) album.
For all the pieces, I want it to be evident from looking at only the front of the coins that something isn't normal.
But Lincoln cents are one of the few series where there are no available skipped (fantasy) dates. So for my 2009-S VDB Wheat and 2009-S Memorial over-strikes I made the style and size of the "2009" and "S" intentionally different than normal 2009-S cents.
The obverse of that 1959-D Wheat cent looks completely normal (other than the slight fuzziness). So that does not really fit my "Dansco" criteria. But I have (and will) think about it.
Nice to see you posting here Paul.
How about one on an 1896 Morgan Dollar ?
OHHHHHH That Morgan O/S is killer !!!
Dang, that's to cool.
Ok. I need a Morgan one now. That one is killer!
.> @ANACSPAUL said:
No worries.
It's clear from from Dan Carr's website that, in this case, "PL" must refer to the smooth (PLain) edge token.
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Are you doing anything to distinguish a difference between hologram and non-hologram silvers?
The Morgan is very nice for the patterns imprinted on the rifles which reminded me of engraved rifles.
I like this one too. It's struck on a Denver Mint Medal which is nice due to the connection Moonlight Mint has with the Denver Mint.
Update: It has officially been cut to size. I've also got the plexiglass "frame" cut to the size I want. Next step it cutting the hole in the middle to fit the strip, then wedge it between more plexiglass. Cutting the middle out will be the challenging part.
Nice. Is mine in the mail J?
Depends on how big the check is headed my way
But seriously, I decided to use the 3 holes on the right side, so I still have the left 3 and middle 3, though the middle 3 now has one of the holes opened up. The left 3 could make another piece like this. Depending on how this one goes, I might make another.
Getting closer!
Far from perfect, but not bad.
And 1500 posts. Congrats