Dan Carrs latest

Twobitcollector

Hot dang my Apollos finally arrived at my post office this morning.

Bullsitter

Eeny, meeny, miny, moe…..

planetsteve

@Bullsitter I haven't seen that 2016 bimetallic piece before. Wow.

Speaking of wow, I've never uttered so many awe-struck expletives as I did Saturday when I opened up the box I got from Dan. I got the Apollos, the wizard bar, the octagon and the big kahuna. Just one amazing piece after another.

The new 50mm medal has depth to the wings not seen on the earlier pieces I've picked up. I also enjoyed looking at the 1919 Peace again, bringing out my MS66 1923 as a comparison. It was a great afternoon.

Akbeez

Wow -- just noticed the bi-metallic test strike there Chief! Nice score! My box of goodies is MIA since leaving Seattle north bound -- 2 days ago. Don't they know it's a 3.5 hour flight from SEA to ANC?? Got word it was sent Registered so that accounts for the 8 days and counting for delivery. Tic - toc ...

Bullsitter

@Akbeez said:
Wow -- just noticed the bi-metallic test strike there Chief! Nice score! My box of goodies is MIA since leaving Seattle north bound -- 2 days ago. Don't they know it's a 3.5 hour flight from SEA to ANC?? Got word it was sent Registered so that accounts for the 8 days and counting for delivery. Tic - toc ...

Thanks y'all.

I got my 2nd registered package last night so yours should be there any day.
I'll keep 'em a day and off to ANACS they go...

Downtown1974

@Bullsitter Congrats on that tri-fecta of 70s! The bi-metal is just stunning!

I received my Octagon today. It actually came last week, but my mail was being held while I was away. Very happy with it. Another homerun from Dan.

Kudbegud

@Kudbegud said:

There are these DIY slabs. The part that holds the coin can be cut to fit your coin. I've done it.
https://ebay.com/itm/Pack-of-5-QUICKSLAB-Rectangular-Coin-Capsules-inner-diameter-28-mm/272441554673
The 28 mm would give you the greatest flexibility to cut to size.
Overall size: 3 3/8 x 2 3/8 x 3/8" (85 x 60 x 10 mm) so a 50 mm should fit. The thickness of the big 100 gram is 6 mm so that is with in the specs.

CORRECTION

I got out on of the QUICKSLAB to see if the 50 mm 2019 $100 Union 100 gm Winged Liberty would fit.

It Will Not

It's just too wide. I apologize for not checking thoroughly before posting.

Twobitcollector

@Twobitcollector said:
Hot dang my Apollos finally arrived at my post office this morning.

jmski52

I received my 3 oz silver $100 Unions and Apollo overstrikes a few days ago, and ALL of these coins are exceptionally well-done!

The 3 ozers are just outright impressive, both in terms of the design and execution, and I like the Apollos a LOT more than I thought I would! Very well done. Go figure.

Mr Lindy

Daniel, Any news on the availability of 1985 1oz $1 Walking Liberty Fantasy at $85 issue ? Are you marketing them ? I cannot find a link.

Thanks ! Lindy

Will1960

@7Jaguars said:
Yes, I asked him and he said these were done on contract (??) and likely would be available soon. I know I am a buyer...Not crazy about the KCOCT and Merlin coins, but like the overstrikes...

I too got my 100D. St. Gaudens; overall I like it but think that it must be a challenge to do the forearms. The rest of the obverse Ms. Liberty head and torso great, but the only suggestions would be for Lib to be holding an olive branch possibly. Dan, don't get upset but Lib's arms look a bit phocomelic (sort of like thalidomide induced).

Made me look at mine again!
Possibly the angle SHE is holding the torch and flag, elbows back?

HalfStrike

Shouldn't that astronaut have breasts to fit in with today's PC climate?

PipestonePete

@7Jaguars said:
Yes, I asked him and he said these were done on contract (??) and likely would be available soon. I know I am a buyer...Not crazy about the KCOCT and Merlin coins, but like the overstrikes...

I too got my 100D. St. Gaudens; overall I like it but think that it must be a challenge to do the forearms. The rest of the obverse Ms. Liberty head and torso great, but the only suggestions would be for Lib to be holding an olive branch possibly. Dan, don't get upset but Lib's arms look a bit phocomelic (sort of like thalidomide induced).

I guess I just don't see it. The arms look fine to me.

burlguy

@PipestonePete said:

@7Jaguars said:
Yes, I asked him and he said these were done on contract (??) and likely would be available soon. I know I am a buyer...Not crazy about the KCOCT and Merlin coins, but like the overstrikes...

I too got my 100D. St. Gaudens; overall I like it but think that it must be a challenge to do the forearms. The rest of the obverse Ms. Liberty head and torso great, but the only suggestions would be for Lib to be holding an olive branch possibly. Dan, don't get upset but Lib's arms look a bit phocomelic (sort of like thalidomide induced).

I guess I just don't see it. The arms look fine to me.

I like that fact that she looks strong and empowered, along with patriotic. Just the way I like her....

planetsteve

@HalfStrike said:
Shouldn't that astronaut have breasts to fit in with today's PC climate?

I believe Dan has that covered with the $100 Union issue. I mean, we were promised high relief, but dang.

jwitten

@HalfStrike said:
Shouldn't that astronaut have breasts to fit in with today's PC climate?

I mean technically, men have boobs too...

Zoins

It would have been great to do a commemorative for the first all women space walk.

Of course, if it was Thomas Elder, he might do something satirical about not having enough spacesuits.

COCollector

Buy It Now for only $9,999: 2009 ANACS PR69 DANIEL CARR Proof Overstrike AMERICAN SILVER EAGLE ~Pop 1 Only~

Pop 1? Must be the special label, because I can't believe it's the only PR69 DCAM of the 634 minted.

burlguy

@COCollector said:
Buy It Now for only $9,999: 2009 ANACS PR69 DANIEL CARR Proof Overstrike AMERICAN SILVER EAGLE ~Pop 1 Only~

Pop 1? Must be the special label, because I can't believe it's the only PR69 DCAM of the 634 minted.

I have one of them.... I guess I should send it in to be graded and request the American flag label.

I am sure mine will go PR70 DCAM, I only want $50,000 for mine....LOL

Akbeez

Finally took delivery of my orders today after 10 days in the mail. Octagons, Unions and Apollos -- all VERY nice. One of the Unions has really neat multiple "bursts" ghosting through from the Sunshine silver bar -- popping out of stars and right above the torch!

Antiqued finish on the octagon -

The Apollos were struck slightly smaller than the host coin such that edge artifacts can be seen of the host. Fun to view under magnification but not distracting.

My fav though is certainly the massive Unions -- I think they are one of the most impressive coins in my collection! Hat's off to Mr. Dan for amazing workmanship.

Will1960

Will have to look at my Union with loupe tomorrow, thanks for pointing that out!

Bullsitter

Yep, mine have them also. Wayne, you said something about Sunshine Bar ghosting, any more info on that?

Akbeez

Chief, yes -- you got some nice ones! I think it was mentioned earlier, but the blanks were made from Sunshine Mint silver 10 oz bars. From Carr's website:

Extra high relief. Medal-turn orientation.

1) Edge marked: “100 GRAMS 999 SILVER”.
Actual weight varies from about 97 grams to 101 grams.
Due to the large diameter and extra thickness, all will show
some minor rim irregularities.
Some show small faint scattered sunburst patterns on obverse or reverse.
These are design remnants from Sunshine Mint 10-troy-oz 999 silver bars
that were rolled out and used as planchet strip.

*) Maximum mintage limited to 100.

Here's the bars they make:

Oddly the starbursts don't appear anywhere but the periphery of the Union. But they are definitely f'ing cool!

Bullsitter

Yep, thanks for the info. I don't know how I missed that. I set up an appt. with the eye doctor next week....jeeeezzzzz

planetsteve

I saw those patterns on my union, in about the same places, and was sorta wondering what they were. Thanks for the pic and the fine print.

Justacommeman

Just got home from a monster trip and made the apprehensive trip to my 50/50 post office to retrieve them.

Man I LOVE these hunks of silver. My only regret is that I won’t be able to display these in a PCGS dual holder.

m

SimpleCollector

My owl fly home today, absolutely love it.

got an an Apollo 40% Eisenhower, very nice, has some host coin ghosting(or maybe as Akbeez said edge artifacts from host coin)...like it and it’s high quality, but need to see if I am sold on the overstrike....think this is the first overstrike that I got from dcarr.

Regardless, both coins are high quality.

burlguy

For anyone that missed out of the 3 ounce $100 union.... The $40 premium would barely cover ebay fees. I may buy it?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Daniel-Carr-2019-Saint-Gaudens-Winged-Liberty-3-oz-Silver-Extra-High-Relief/333174327458?hash=item4d92bcc8a2:g:ZTsAAOSwo-5cxXvG&frcectupt=true

Never mind... that didnt last long.

Kudbegud

Dan
Any estimate (give or take a month) when KOTCT 2019 designs could be released?

Gluggo

Just updating a picture got all the orders everything came in safe and sound.

Farmer1961

I have bought several items from Dan and have always been happy with his work. I know he told me he might be doing a $10 Indian overstrike perhaps 1934 or another date which I would love to have as the last purchase from him was an 1881 "Stella". Other coins aka Tokens I would like Dan to consider are: 1792 Chain Cent, 1792 Half Cent, 1791 or 1793 Half Disme, 1793 Flowing hair half dollar, 1793 Flowing hair dollar, 1804 Draped bust half dollar anyone have any other ideas???

Akbeez

@Farmer1961 said:
I have bought several items from Dan and have always been happy with his work. I know he told me he might be doing a $10 Indian overstrike perhaps 1934 or another date which I would love to have as the last purchase from him was an 1881 "Stella". Other coins aka Tokens I would like Dan to consider are: 1792 Chain Cent, 1792 Half Cent, 1791 or 1793 Half Disme, 1793 Flowing hair half dollar, 1793 Flowing hair dollar, 1804 Draped bust half dollar anyone have any other ideas???

Your first post here is a D Carr coin? Well you certainly have good taste!! WELCOME to the CU Forums! Try not to inundated with Mr. Dan with too many requests -- he is a busy man! But your ideas are appreciated with merit. So many choices when anything is possible??

Justacommeman

@Akbeez said:

@Farmer1961 said:
I have bought several items from Dan and have always been happy with his work. I know he told me he might be doing a $10 Indian overstrike perhaps 1934 or another date which I would love to have as the last purchase from him was an 1881 "Stella". Other coins aka Tokens I would like Dan to consider are: 1792 Chain Cent, 1792 Half Cent, 1791 or 1793 Half Disme, 1793 Flowing hair half dollar, 1793 Flowing hair dollar, 1804 Draped bust half dollar anyone have any other ideas???

Your first post here is a D Carr coin? Well you certainly have good taste!! WELCOME to the CU Forums! Try not to inundated with Mr. Dan with too many requests -- he is a busy man! But your ideas are appreciated with merit. So many choices when anything is possible??

Trust me as a fellow designer we act like we are open to suggestions but in reality who don’t hear a word anyone is saying

m

Akbeez

@Justacommeman said:

Trust me as a fellow designer we act like we are open to suggestions but in reality who don’t hear a word anyone is saying

m

Amen bro -- you have an amazing collection. Been watching on sidelines, have nothing to compare. What kind of designer are you? Jus' asking - respectfully -- AK

csdot

I will preface by saying I am a DCarr fan, so this is in no way a criticism. I don’t want him to get in trouble, and believe him to be a talented artist.

This is probably addressed somewhere in the 93 pages of this thread, but how does DCarr create his own designs using the same or similar wording as the US Mint ($, dollars, United State of America), while at the same time managing to avoid the trouble that befell Bernard von NotHaus and his liberty dollars?

mapleman

@burlguy said:
For anyone that missed out of the 3 ounce $100 union.... The $40 premium would barely cover ebay fees. I may buy it?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Daniel-Carr-2019-Saint-Gaudens-Winged-Liberty-3-oz-Silver-Extra-High-Relief/333174327458?hash=item4d92bcc8a2:g:ZTsAAOSwo-5cxXvG&frcectupt=true

Never mind... that didnt last long.

Nope, it's out for Dely today.

Res1

@csdot said:
I will preface by saying I am a DCarr fan, so this is in no way a criticism. I don’t want him to get in trouble, and believe him to be a talented artist.

This is probably addressed somewhere in the 93 pages of this thread, but how does DCarr create his own designs using the same or similar wording as the US Mint ($, dollars, United State of America), while at the same time managing to avoid the trouble that befell Bernard von NotHaus and his liberty dollars?

I think the intent of the liberty dollars was to be used as legal US tender and used in actual circulation. Dan's tokens are marketed as explicitly not to be used as currency.

csdot

@Res1 said:

@csdot said:
I will preface by saying I am a DCarr fan, so this is in no way a criticism. I don’t want him to get in trouble, and believe him to be a talented artist.

This is probably addressed somewhere in the 93 pages of this thread, but how does DCarr create his own designs using the same or similar wording as the US Mint ($, dollars, United State of America), while at the same time managing to avoid the trouble that befell Bernard von NotHaus and his liberty dollars?

I think the intent of the liberty dollars was to be used as legal US tender and used in actual circulation. Dan's tokens are marketed as explicitly not to be used as currency.

Thanks. Still risky. Not sure I would be brave enough to trust the 50+ US Attorneys stationed across the country (assuming he sells in all 50 states) to not gin up a political witch hunt style lawsuit against him with the hope of making a name for themselves.

They'd just say "Intent is a question for the Jury."

Res1

@csdot said:

@Res1 said:

@csdot said:
I will preface by saying I am a DCarr fan, so this is in no way a criticism. I don’t want him to get in trouble, and believe him to be a talented artist.

This is probably addressed somewhere in the 93 pages of this thread, but how does DCarr create his own designs using the same or similar wording as the US Mint ($, dollars, United State of America), while at the same time managing to avoid the trouble that befell Bernard von NotHaus and his liberty dollars?

I think the intent of the liberty dollars was to be used as legal US tender and used in actual circulation. Dan's tokens are marketed as explicitly not to be used as currency.

Thanks. Still risky. Not sure I would be brave enough to trust the 50+ US Attorneys stationed across the country (assuming he sells in all 50 states) to not gin up a political witch hunt style lawsuit against him with the hope of making a name for themselves.

They'd just say "Intent is a question for the Jury."

A prosecutor has to be able to prove intent. I would say that would be almost impossible if the person in question makes an extremely limited number of tokens and specifically markets them as fantasy.

Bullsitter

Sent some more to ANACS this morning, three pieces from last year and two that I got last week. Three are copper and two silver. Two are O/S pieces and one a KOTCT Medal. Two pieces...…………….and neither is brass or gold......

Justacommeman

@Akbeez said:

@Justacommeman said:

Trust me as a fellow designer we act like we are open to suggestions but in reality who don’t hear a word anyone is saying

m

Amen bro -- you have an amazing collection. Been watching on sidelines, have nothing to compare. What kind of designer are you? Jus' asking - respectfully -- AK

Women’s shoes ( Steve Madden INTL)

I just know that if I listen to too many voices my stuff gets watered down. Too many cooks in the kitchen spoil the broth. I’m receptive to being pointed in the right direction. Anything more then that no bueno

Thank you for the lovely compliment.

m

GRANDAM

I sent 8 astronaut coins and a token to ICG on Saturday. Anxiously awaiting my grades.

thefinn

@GRANDAM said:
I sent 8 astronaut coins and a token to ICG on Saturday. Anxiously awaiting my grades.

If you care about grades, that's the place to send them. Did you remember to tell them to out MS70 on all of them? LOL

GRANDAM

@thefinn said:
Did you remember to tell them to out MS70 on all of them? LOL

I do not understand this?

thefinn

@GRANDAM said:

@thefinn said:
Did you remember to tell them to out MS70 on all of them? LOL

I do not understand this?

That's what ICG does to get people to send the DC stuff to them - put 70s on them, as if it matters.

GRANDAM

@thefinn said:

@GRANDAM said:

@thefinn said:
Did you remember to tell them to out MS70 on all of them? LOL

I do not understand this?

That's what ICG does to get people to send the DC stuff to them - put 70s on them, as if it matters.

Have you ever sent anything to ICG? IMHO their grades are spot on.

jwitten

@thefinn said:

@GRANDAM said:

@thefinn said:
Did you remember to tell them to out MS70 on all of them? LOL

I do not understand this?

That's what ICG does to get people to send the DC stuff to them - put 70s on them, as if it matters.

They are just as good if not better than ANACS. Plus, the holders aren't hideous.

Akbeez

The fact that ICG has and will fairly grade ALL coins or tokens on a MS70 system, as opposed to other TPGs who by "policy" would not, makes them an attractive alternative for these pieces...

renman95

...PCGS is missing out, but what do I know.

Twobitcollector

@renman95 said:
...PCGS is missing out, but what do I know.

I can understand them on the over struck, but the rest of tokens I don't understand.