Picked these up last night for $7 each. More notable for the holder than the condition of the Ike's (also posted this picture in the @Lakesammman "Rare Plastic" thread):
I would really love to obtain this coin. As you appropriately put it, "The one that is overlooked and under appreciated- one of the great Proof Rarities of the 20th Century".
Steve Palladino - Ike Group member - DIVa (Designated Ike Varieties) Project co-lead and attributor
Here is a 1953 Eisenhower inaugural medal in silver. This marked the first year that an inaugural medal, in something other than bronze, was offered to the general public. The Republicans had not held the Whitehouse for 20 years, and this was a time for them to celebrate. The mintage in silver was 872 pieces. In later years, the silver inaugural medal mintages would be much higher
Retired dealer and avid collector of U.S. type coins, 19th century presidential campaign medalets and selected medals. In recent years I have been working on a set of British coins - at least one coin from each king or queen who issued pieces that are collectible. I am also collecting at least one coin for each Roman emperor from Julius Caesar to ... ?
“Blue" Ike Dollars were struck in 40% silver at the San Francisco Mint and were sold to collectors in government sealed packages.
This one was struck 25% off-center.
mikebyers.com Dealer in Major Mint Errors, Die Trials & Patterns - Author of NLG Best World Coin Book World's Greatest Mint Errors - Publisher & Editor of minterrornews.com.
An off-center silver Blue Ike? Sorry, but that’s an “inside job” if there ever was one. Getting a larger business strike dollar passed the quality control system is tough enough. Getting a collector coin that is specially packaged is fishier than the Boston Harbor.
Retired dealer and avid collector of U.S. type coins, 19th century presidential campaign medalets and selected medals. In recent years I have been working on a set of British coins - at least one coin from each king or queen who issued pieces that are collectible. I am also collecting at least one coin for each Roman emperor from Julius Caesar to ... ?
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An off-center silver Blue Ike? Sorry, but that’s an “inside job” if there ever was one. Getting a larger business strike dollar passed the quality control system is tough enough. Getting a collector coin that is specially packaged is fishier than the Boston Harbor.
Are you saying an off center silver Blue Ike couldn't have been struck accidentally? Or that it could not have been released?
There is also 1 broadstruck known, and 1 double struck off center known.
Other than these 3, I have not seen any other major striking errors on silver Blue Ikes in the 45 years that I have been dealing in major mint errors.
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Major striking errors on PROOF Ike dollars, (double strikes and off centers) have sold in the $12,500 to $35,000 range, depending on eye appeal and whether silver or clad.
PROOF Ike off metals have sold in the $6,000 to $25,000. range.
The PROOF ‘clover’ Ike on 3 dimes sold for $105,000.00
These silver Blue Ike major striking errors are many times rarer than PROOF Ike mint errors!
mikebyers.com Dealer in Major Mint Errors, Die Trials & Patterns - Author of NLG Best World Coin Book World's Greatest Mint Errors - Publisher & Editor of minterrornews.com.
Here is a 1953 Eisenhower inaugural medal in silver. This marked the first year that an inaugural medal, in something other than bronze, was offered to the general public. The Republicans had not held the Whitehouse for 20 years, and this was a time for them to celebrate. The mintage in silver was 872 pieces. In later years, the silver inaugural medal mintages would be much higher
In meantime, here's my best Ike Error still sealed in OGP
@Byers said:
“Blue" Ike Dollars were struck in 40% silver at the San Francisco Mint and were sold to collectors in government sealed packages.
This one was struck 25% off-center.
That’s an amazing unique incomplete curved clip on an Ike in a sealed Gov holder!
mikebyers.com Dealer in Major Mint Errors, Die Trials & Patterns - Author of NLG Best World Coin Book World's Greatest Mint Errors - Publisher & Editor of minterrornews.com.
@BillJones said:
An off-center silver Blue Ike? Sorry, but that’s an “inside job” if there ever was one. Getting a larger business strike dollar passed the quality control system is tough enough. Getting a collector coin that is specially packaged is fishier than the Boston Harbor.
Are you saying an off center silver Blue Ike couldn't have been struck accidentally? Or that it could not have been released?
How did it get released?
The early 1970s were marked by “special error coins” getting out of the San Francisco Mint.
Retired dealer and avid collector of U.S. type coins, 19th century presidential campaign medalets and selected medals. In recent years I have been working on a set of British coins - at least one coin from each king or queen who issued pieces that are collectible. I am also collecting at least one coin for each Roman emperor from Julius Caesar to ... ?
@Zoins - here is the answer to how these 3 Blue Ike mint errors got out.
Some SMS mint errors from 1965 thru 1967 got out of the Mint.
Some proof mint errors from 1971 thru 1978 got out of the Mint.
These 3 Blue Ike mint errors
( one broadstruck, one double struck off center, and this off center in this thread)
were not taking out of the Mint.
The Blue Ikes from 1971 thru 1974 were sent in bags of 1,000 each, to a distribution center for packaging and shipping.
Obviously someone noticed these 3 mint errors in the bags in the distribution center.
That is why they are unique and unheard of!
mikebyers.com Dealer in Major Mint Errors, Die Trials & Patterns - Author of NLG Best World Coin Book World's Greatest Mint Errors - Publisher & Editor of minterrornews.com.
@Byers said:
The Blue Ikes from 1971 thru 1974 were sent in bags of 1,000 each, to a distribution center for packaging and shipping.
It does not change your main point WRT to the errors, but the blue Ikes were shipped from San Francisco to the New York packaging/distribution facility, in 1000 coin bags in 1971 only, and thereafter in plastic coin tubes. This explains, in part, the higher quality / less bag marked blue Ikes after 1971.
Steve Palladino - Ike Group member - DIVa (Designated Ike Varieties) Project co-lead and attributor
Other than these 3 major striking errors on the 1971S dated blue Ikes, there are a few other minor striking errors known on 1971S and 1972S dated blue Ikes.
It’s amazing that this 25% off center, and the double struck off center were discovered.
That would also explain why these were found in the bags in 1971. Once they were shipped in tubes starting in 1972, nothing like these have been found.
mikebyers.com Dealer in Major Mint Errors, Die Trials & Patterns - Author of NLG Best World Coin Book World's Greatest Mint Errors - Publisher & Editor of minterrornews.com.
@Byers said:
The 1971S blue Ikes are difficult to find in better condition.
Other than these 3 major striking errors on the 1971S dated blue Ikes, there are a few other minor striking errors known on 1971S and 1972S dated blue Ikes.
It’s amazing that this 25% off center, and the double struck off center were discovered.
They really sound quite rare! The proofs can be quite gorgeous, but it's amazing that there are so few of these blue Ike errors!
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How could I have forgotten about THIS one.
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The one that is overlooked and under appreciated- one of the great Proof Rarities of the 20th Century
This is the 1971-s Type I Proof- not many exist - perhaps as many as 20 have been graded... probably less
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Picked these up last night for $7 each. More notable for the holder than the condition of the Ike's (also posted this picture in the @Lakesammman "Rare Plastic" thread):
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Yes: https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/eisenhower-dollars-major-sets/eisenhower-dollars-major-sets/eisenhower-dollars-basic-set-circulation-strikes-1971-1978-cac/composition/7601
- Ike Group member
- DIVa (Designated Ike Varieties) Project co-lead and attributor
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I agree....and the one that is missing from my EISENHOWER DOLLARS COMPLETE VARIETY SET, CIRCULATION STRIKES AND PROOF (1971-1978) registry set. https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/dollars/eisenhower-dollars-specialty-sets/eisenhower-dollars-complete-variety-set-circulation-strikes-proof-1971-1978/publishedset/103788
I would really love to obtain this coin. As you appropriately put it, "The one that is overlooked and under appreciated- one of the great Proof Rarities of the 20th Century".
- Ike Group member
- DIVa (Designated Ike Varieties) Project co-lead and attributor
One final comment on the 71-s type I Proof...
There is simply no excuse whatsoever that this significant coin is not in the Red Book.
Experience the World through Numismatics...it's more than you can imagine.
This baby is unfortunately NOT mine!
Ready?
NGC graded in the GSA holder.
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
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Yeah guys, my friend is asking an astronomical figure. $4500
Yep, I sort of, don't blame him. Hard to give up for any thing less.
Awesome.
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It would be great to be able to take a TrueView through that holder
This Ike was recently seen at ANA and posted by @Luxor here:
It has the following pedigree:
Top Pop
There are a lot of nice coins in this thread (and this post) but this '74 is beyond remarkable.
This is a beautiful Coin Steve!
The name is LEE!
Did I miss it or was the Prototype not displayed on this forum thread?
Sold at Heritage for $264,000.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/proof-eisenhower-dollars/1971-s-1-eisenhower-dollar-prototype-specimen-67-pcgs-r8/a/1341-4650.s?ic4=GalleryView-Thumbnail-071515
The name is LEE!
Got this one today. Ike's make me happy.
This is the @19Lyds / @DFrohman specimen.
It was posted in another forum thread but no harm in posting it here as well.
https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1067734/the-working-prototype-1971-s-eisenhower-dollars-of-frank-gasparro/p1
Awesome coin and condition @Cladiator! Looks super clean!
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I'm not sure if it the one that I bought from you, Lee, but it may vary well be. I have four of them now.
- Ike Group member
- DIVa (Designated Ike Varieties) Project co-lead and attributor
Just to be different.
Here is a 1953 Eisenhower inaugural medal in silver. This marked the first year that an inaugural medal, in something other than bronze, was offered to the general public. The Republicans had not held the Whitehouse for 20 years, and this was a time for them to celebrate. The mintage in silver was 872 pieces. In later years, the silver inaugural medal mintages would be much higher
“Blue" Ike Dollars were struck in 40% silver at the San Francisco Mint and were sold to collectors in government sealed packages.
This one was struck 25% off-center.
An off-center silver Blue Ike? Sorry, but that’s an “inside job” if there ever was one. Getting a larger business strike dollar passed the quality control system is tough enough. Getting a collector coin that is specially packaged is fishier than the Boston Harbor.
Are you saying an off center silver Blue Ike couldn't have been struck accidentally? Or that it could not have been released?
There is also 1 broadstruck known, and 1 double struck off center known.
Other than these 3, I have not seen any other major striking errors on silver Blue Ikes in the 45 years that I have been dealing in major mint errors.
Wow, just 3 and nothing out there like clovers or staples?
Could these be accidental given the small quantity and seemingly standard types of errors?
@Zoins
Major striking errors on PROOF Ike dollars, (double strikes and off centers) have sold in the $12,500 to $35,000 range, depending on eye appeal and whether silver or clad.
PROOF Ike off metals have sold in the $6,000 to $25,000. range.
The PROOF ‘clover’ Ike on 3 dimes sold for $105,000.00
These silver Blue Ike major striking errors are many times rarer than PROOF Ike mint errors!
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Very nice medals @BillJones and @brokecollector!
Great history to know that the Republicans lost 5 elections in a row back then!
Would love to own a blue Ike Off Center
I am hopeful more will leak out.
In meantime, here's my best Ike Error still sealed in OGP
@LindyS
That’s an amazing unique incomplete curved clip on an Ike in a sealed Gov holder!
Very nice coin @crazyhounddog! Gorgeous, like your Buffalos!
How did it get released?
The early 1970s were marked by “special error coins” getting out of the San Francisco Mint.
@Zoins - here is the answer to how these 3 Blue Ike mint errors got out.
Some SMS mint errors from 1965 thru 1967 got out of the Mint.
Some proof mint errors from 1971 thru 1978 got out of the Mint.
These 3 Blue Ike mint errors
( one broadstruck, one double struck off center, and this off center in this thread)
were not taking out of the Mint.
The Blue Ikes from 1971 thru 1974 were sent in bags of 1,000 each, to a distribution center for packaging and shipping.
Obviously someone noticed these 3 mint errors in the bags in the distribution center.
That is why they are unique and unheard of!
Okay. I need to know more about this one. Would be a great one to look around for.
It's by Medallic Art Co. If you're patient, you can get one for a very reasonable price. Check Ebay.
It does not change your main point WRT to the errors, but the blue Ikes were shipped from San Francisco to the New York packaging/distribution facility, in 1000 coin bags in 1971 only, and thereafter in plastic coin tubes. This explains, in part, the higher quality / less bag marked blue Ikes after 1971.
- Ike Group member
- DIVa (Designated Ike Varieties) Project co-lead and attributor
Thanks for the clarification.
Other than these 3 major striking errors on the 1971S dated blue Ikes, there are a few other minor striking errors known on 1971S and 1972S dated blue Ikes.
It’s amazing that this 25% off center, and the double struck off center were discovered.
That would also explain why these were found in the bags in 1971. Once they were shipped in tubes starting in 1972, nothing like these have been found.
They really sound quite rare! The proofs can be quite gorgeous, but it's amazing that there are so few of these blue Ike errors!
Do you know who the initials JJ stand for?
In Dick Johnson's MedaArtists.com databank, I could only find Juszko but he died in 1954:
Ref: https://www.medalartists.com/identifying-initials.html
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Nice medal by Paul Vincze!
It is JUSZKO, Jenö (1880-1954)>