Not necessarily true, but only Dan could tell us for sure .
The piece described in the eBay listing is described as a LESHER STRIP and the Lesher tokens are smaller then the owl slugs .
The Leshers may fit back in the holes perfectly like a puzzle .
I have a huge group of them , so I could have made an interesting nine piece or cut it up and made smaller ones as I have a few three piece sets of Leshers (brilliant,color toned,antique)
I'd like a strip with a few non-cut Lesher or owls struck directly on the strip. That would be neat
Or he could cut them, but them place them back in the spots when striking them, so they they enlarged in the hole, and get "stuck" there. I too was wondering if the cutouts would fit back in their holes... guess I will find out soon.
Please let us know your results I'm really curious now in case another comes along . I actually had the bid loaded and watched the seconds tick down , but at the final moment decided I had too many other fires burning .
Kind of sorry now I didn't go to wa with you .. lol
That 9 hole strip could make for a really interesting framed piece if they end up fitting .
Good Luck with it !!!
An idea for you
Get two blank Leshers and flip them with the portrait side facing forward and place them on the ends and maybe one in the middle . There are multiple varieties so you could mix them up .
That would leave either 7 to face forward with imprints or two sets of three on each side of the center piece .
I hope you do it
I wish there was a little more silver in between the holes.. it would make cutting them a lot easier. I think 2 holes would be a cool length to cut them. That way you could display it with an obverse and a reverse showing.
Or he could cut them, but them place them back in the spots when striking them, so they they enlarged in the hole, and get "stuck" there. I too was wondering if the cutouts would fit back in their holes... guess I will find out soon.
The struck Leshers will not fit into the strip holes. In fact, the punched blanks won't even fit back into the holes without some "massaging" of the blanks.
Regarding the existence of these signed strips, when a friend and good customer asks in person to buy a signed one, it is hard to say "no". Either way, somebody is probably not going to be happy. Regardless, I never did ascribe a significant value to them above the melt price.
The hologram shim that I have been using is getting harder to use. As noted, the holographic effect is not very strong. But a real eclipse doesn't look like a hologram either.
Anyway, I will probably discontinue the hologram version soon. I will instead carry on with a lower-priced non-holographic version (possibly in copper and/or brass in addition to silver).
@dcarr said:
The hologram shim that I have been using is getting harder to use. As noted, the holographic effect is not very strong. But a real eclipse doesn't look like a hologram either.
Anyway, I will probably discontinue the hologram version soon. I will instead carry on with a lower-priced non-holographic version (possibly in copper and/or brass in addition to silver).
Dan, could you tell us about the holographic shim. What's the size and cost etc, thanks for any info.
@dcarr said:
The hologram shim that I have been using is getting harder to use. As noted, the holographic effect is not very strong. But a real eclipse doesn't look like a hologram either.
Anyway, I will probably discontinue the hologram version soon. I will instead carry on with a lower-priced non-holographic version (possibly in copper and/or brass in addition to silver).
Dan, could you tell us about the holographic shim. What's the size and cost etc, thanks for any info.
A holographic "shim" is a piece of nickel foil with a reversed hologram on it. The hologram is formed by tiny peaks and valleys in the surface. The distances between these peaks is similar to the wavelength of visible light. This causes interference patterns in the light waves that are reflected off the surface, thus forming a holographic effect.
In 2009 I paid about $2,500 for the holographic mastering of simple image (like a compact disc "starburst"). Once the mastering was done, each sheet of nickel shims made from that master was about $250 each. One sheet contained 9 separate 3-inch square holograms. I used up most of those in 2009 because the shims were only lasting a couple strikes each (due to the very large area of contact) when I made these:
These were actually struck through the hologram shim, which imparted the tiny peaks and valleys of the shim into the surface of the silver. Some current holographic coin products are just stickers. But mine are actually imprinted onto the silver surface and so there is nothing there other than pure silver (no sticker, polymer coating, etc.).
More recently, I had one 3x3 shim left. I utilized it for last year's Knights of the Coin Table medals by laying the shim face down over each medal and rubbing the back of the shim with a metal guitar pick. The eclipse medals were made the same way. But now the last shim has about worn out. I may order another sheet of them at a later time for future products.
Why? Do you think a real eclipse looks like a hologram?
Man, you just tee it up so I can hit it out of the park.
Of course I don't think a solar eclipse looks like a hologram, but a coin promoted as a hologram effect, sold and shipped should have a hologram on it. At least a hologram I can discern.
The concept that a hologram coin depicting an eclipse is not a representation of reality, is suggested by DC, not me.
Where you came up with this, I have no idea.
All I thought was that there should be a hologram on my RE eclipse coin.
Discussion of eclipse hologram shims in this thread shows it was the last of the last.
Look, here's the deal, I sat on the back porch rotating that RE sucker with full sun, moved to filtered light, light of my living room - guess what? No hologram reflection.
Why? Do you think a real eclipse looks like a hologram?
Man, you just tee it up so I can hit it out of the park.
Of course I don't think a solar eclipse looks like a hologram, but a coin promoted as a hologram effect, sold and shipped should have a hologram on it. At least a hologram I can discern.
The concept that a hologram coin depicting an eclipse is not a representation of reality, is suggested by DC, not me.
Where you came up with this, I have no idea.
All I thought was that there should be a hologram on my RE eclipse coin.
Discussion of eclipse hologram shims in this thread shows it was the last of the last.
Look, here's the deal, I sat on the back porch rotating that RE sucker with full sun, moved to filtered light, light of my living room - guess what? No hologram reflection.
My coins have a nice subtle hologram on them. Fully visible just not as strong as the Merlin and I wouldn't want it as strong as the Merlin given the design. If you don't like it or believe it to be a manufacturing error Dan will exchange or refund with no questions. And now you have a 3rd option of selling it to jwitten.
As noted, the holographic effect is not very strong. But a real eclipse doesn't look like a hologram either.
Captured for the record.
I received both tyes of these... I saw initial comments about the prominance of the hologram. I find when these are angled in direct light the effect is greatest and enhances the eclipse image, any more would distract from the image. Thanks for the offering, glad I got mine. Looking forward to future offerings
Hate missing mail man when I have mail with sig, confirmation but lucky for me I find mail man in my neighborhood and he lets me sign and gives me my mail
Got both my orders today. I really like the 1 1/2 ounce CG owl, nice and heavy. The treasure cobs are nice too. Eclipse as others have said, has very little noticeable holo effect, but nice nonetheless. All in all a very nice group, and worth the wait.
HaHa! Just 2 days ago I saw the mailman who works my routes filling up his vehicle at the gas station, and I had a different delivery confirmation that I missed. I hit him up at the pumps, signed, and road off happily on my way!
Wish usps had tracking devices on these vehicles...maybe I'll chuck a pocket finder under seat next time.
Got mine yesterday. RE hologram, owl slug, cancelled Morgan and others. They are all nice. Love the X-cancelled Morgan. It's nice and flashy and the cancellation marks reflect the light well. The RE hologram is nice as a non-hologram coin if you rotate it in natural light. The hologram effect requires direct light to see on mine but then hologram shows like you are seeing a secret, something special. My indian / owl slug has a satin look to it which is nice. It would be great to have a brilliant piece with luster to go with it.
I know I posted before but just wanted to mention the coin Dan posted above only 25 minted 4oz hologram you dont need much light for it I love this coin
I'm crossing my fingers delivery happens tomorrow since several report receiving their orders. I didn't receive a tracking number so I hoping blind.
It's free to sign-up for Informed Delivery at usps.com.
Then, you can automatically get tracking numbers & email alerts of your incoming packages.
Yes, I've been signed up for years. Nothing shows originating in Colorado. I'm actually clear of all tracking right now having received two packages yesterday. But I've experienced this with shipments from Dan before. The package just shows up and no email progress from the USPS. I'll email Dan again for the tracking number.
@Bullsitter said:
These are at ANACS being graded, hope to have grades by late July.
Ugh! You bought that black & gold one on eBay back when they came out Chief? I was thinking about getting it but the price was such that I wanted to mull it over and before I could it was gonzo. That one is sweet looking and what, only 5 or 6 were made
Ugh! You bought that black & gold one on eBay back when they came out Chief? I was thinking about getting it but the price was such that I wanted to mull it over and before I could it was gonzo. That one is sweet looking and what, only 5 or 6 were made
That's it, it's the MS Plated version with 13 made.
Dan had 29 versions available but only 27 versions sold, some with only a mintage of one.
Why? Do you think a real eclipse looks like a hologram?
Man, you just tee it up so I can hit it out of the park.
Of course I don't think a solar eclipse looks like a hologram, but a coin promoted as a hologram effect, sold and shipped should have a hologram on it. At least a hologram I can discern.
The concept that a hologram coin depicting an eclipse is not a representation of reality, is suggested by DC, not me.
Where you came up with this, I have no idea.
All I thought was that there should be a hologram on my RE eclipse coin.
Discussion of eclipse hologram shims in this thread shows it was the last of the last.
Look, here's the deal, I sat on the back porch rotating that RE sucker with full sun, moved to filtered light, light of my living room - guess what? No hologram reflection.
Have you asked them about it? Hey, even if we don't get them, it was worth a shot. We would get our money back and the seller gets stuck with a few negatives, lol.
No. I realized I had done a prior DC transaction with them. That deal wasn't quick, but I did get that goodie after some time passed so I remain patient. I can understand if someone gets overwhelmed with the delivery of goods, I'm sure the long strip is an oddball item to mail.
I am also waiting on a two piece DC orders 13332, 13352 that "shipped" July 3. Its not showing up at MY USPS account as being shipped or delivered.
@LindyS said:
... I am also waiting on a two piece DC orders 13332, 13352 that "shipped" July 3. Its not showing up at MY USPS account as being shipped or delivered.
Lindy
July 3rd I received emails that both my orders shipped -- presumably in the same package, because MyUSPS shows only one tracking number.
My shipment was last scanned July 7th at 11pm in Los Angeles. "Expected Delivery Date" is still July 8th.
No updates yet... too soon to worry, I think.
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I wish there was a little more silver in between the holes.. it would make cutting them a lot easier. I think 2 holes would be a cool length to cut them. That way you could display it with an obverse and a reverse showing.
Cancel Dies Morgan shipped.
Real happy I got one.
;^)
Just got the email that my order shipped !
Ditto! Looking forward to hunk o' silver!
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Shipped also....
The struck Leshers will not fit into the strip holes. In fact, the punched blanks won't even fit back into the holes without some "massaging" of the blanks.
Regarding the existence of these signed strips, when a friend and good customer asks in person to buy a signed one, it is hard to say "no". Either way, somebody is probably not going to be happy. Regardless, I never did ascribe a significant value to them above the melt price.
The hologram shim that I have been using is getting harder to use. As noted, the holographic effect is not very strong. But a real eclipse doesn't look like a hologram either.
Anyway, I will probably discontinue the hologram version soon. I will instead carry on with a lower-priced non-holographic version (possibly in copper and/or brass in addition to silver).
Dan, could you tell us about the holographic shim. What's the size and cost etc, thanks for any info.
A holographic "shim" is a piece of nickel foil with a reversed hologram on it. The hologram is formed by tiny peaks and valleys in the surface. The distances between these peaks is similar to the wavelength of visible light. This causes interference patterns in the light waves that are reflected off the surface, thus forming a holographic effect.
In 2009 I paid about $2,500 for the holographic mastering of simple image (like a compact disc "starburst"). Once the mastering was done, each sheet of nickel shims made from that master was about $250 each. One sheet contained 9 separate 3-inch square holograms. I used up most of those in 2009 because the shims were only lasting a couple strikes each (due to the very large area of contact) when I made these:
These were actually struck through the hologram shim, which imparted the tiny peaks and valleys of the shim into the surface of the silver. Some current holographic coin products are just stickers. But mine are actually imprinted onto the silver surface and so there is nothing there other than pure silver (no sticker, polymer coating, etc.).
More recently, I had one 3x3 shim left. I utilized it for last year's Knights of the Coin Table medals by laying the shim face down over each medal and rubbing the back of the shim with a metal guitar pick. The eclipse medals were made the same way. But now the last shim has about worn out. I may order another sheet of them at a later time for future products.
Double ditto!!
- Bob -
MPL's - Lincolns of Color
Central Valley Roosevelts
The solar eclipse is now discontinued on Dan's website.
@dcarr Please order another shim for future products. I like your creativity with these, especially the Knights of the Coin Table Merlin piece.
http://www.dc-coin.com/una2009100amerossilverproof-likeseatedlibertywithddc-1-1-1-1-3-2-1-1-1-1-1-3-2-1.aspx
@dcarr said:
As noted, the holographic effect is not very strong. But a real eclipse doesn't look like a hologram either.
Captured for the record.
Why? Do you think a real eclipse looks like a hologram?
Man, you just tee it up so I can hit it out of the park.
Of course I don't think a solar eclipse looks like a hologram, but a coin promoted as a hologram effect, sold and shipped should have a hologram on it. At least a hologram I can discern.
The concept that a hologram coin depicting an eclipse is not a representation of reality, is suggested by DC, not me.
Where you came up with this, I have no idea.
All I thought was that there should be a hologram on my RE eclipse coin.
Discussion of eclipse hologram shims in this thread shows it was the last of the last.
Look, here's the deal, I sat on the back porch rotating that RE sucker with full sun, moved to filtered light, light of my living room - guess what? No hologram reflection.
Sell it to me then.
Out of the park? More like a bunt.
My coins have a nice subtle hologram on them. Fully visible just not as strong as the Merlin and I wouldn't want it as strong as the Merlin given the design. If you don't like it or believe it to be a manufacturing error Dan will exchange or refund with no questions. And now you have a 3rd option of selling it to jwitten.
Mine look their best in a dark room with low indirect light, but hey, that's just me.
To score a runner from third base.
Where did this idea of "subtle" hologram come from?
And now you have a 3rd option of selling it to jwitten.
Man, you guys work close, sorry to disappoint the jwitten.
edit: didn't see the jwitten offer, sorry, no dice, pm that user for details The Bs'ers post is funny.
Here's one of the Flat Edge ones on eBay. Hologram looks good if you want one of the 15...
And if you can pick it up for opening bid, now that would be a home run!
http://m.ebay.com/itm/2017-USA-Total-Solar-Eclipse-Hologram-Medal-by-Daniel-Carr-FLAT-EDGE-VARIETY-/232394471239?hash=item361bca3747:g:axsAAOSwwzhZWRTb&_trkparms=pageci%3A893dc78c-61bd-11e7-b440-74dbd180c1d4%7Cparentrq%3A145d201c15d0ab6b44402bfbfff07ffb%7Ciid%3A2
Naw, not for me,, but thanks for the info
I received both tyes of these... I saw initial comments about the prominance of the hologram. I find when these are angled in direct light the effect is greatest and enhances the eclipse image, any more would distract from the image. Thanks for the offering, glad I got mine. Looking forward to future offerings
(l8-)>>
Anybody get their newps from the second round of shipping yet??
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I think shipping times may be a little slower than normal due to the holiday week.
My shipment is here! But.....I have to wait till 8:30am Monday morning...I missed the mailman.
Hate missing mail man when I have mail with sig, confirmation but lucky for me I find mail man in my neighborhood and he lets me sign and gives me my mail
Got both my orders today. I really like the 1 1/2 ounce CG owl, nice and heavy. The treasure cobs are nice too. Eclipse as others have said, has very little noticeable holo effect, but nice nonetheless. All in all a very nice group, and worth the wait.
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HaHa! Just 2 days ago I saw the mailman who works my routes filling up his vehicle at the gas station, and I had a different delivery confirmation that I missed. I hit him up at the pumps, signed, and road off happily on my way!
Wish usps had tracking devices on these vehicles...maybe I'll chuck a pocket finder under seat next time.
My order stuck in Denver since 7/5...
...Oh well...
Got mine yesterday. RE hologram, owl slug, cancelled Morgan and others. They are all nice. Love the X-cancelled Morgan. It's nice and flashy and the cancellation marks reflect the light well. The RE hologram is nice as a non-hologram coin if you rotate it in natural light. The hologram effect requires direct light to see on mine but then hologram shows like you are seeing a secret, something special. My indian / owl slug has a satin look to it which is nice. It would be great to have a brilliant piece with luster to go with it.
picked me up another one of these mintage 261 HG cant have to many! http://www.moonlightmint.com/blog_5.htm
I know I posted before but just wanted to mention the coin Dan posted above only 25 minted 4oz hologram you dont need much light for it I love this coin
Hey Dan the 1964 die 6 PL from your sight says MS-66 PL ! so if you had a ms 68 that would be about the best you could do right ?
http://www.dc-coin.com/1grabenercoinpressmedallionsaleprice-1-3.aspx
I have been trying to post something more interesting than my coin has shipped!
Keep 'em coming, me likey.
I think these are are Dans first overstrick coins maybe wrong ? but they are very desirable with thick mint mark! only 368 with full crescent !
http://www.dc-coin.com/1grabenercoinpressmedallionsaleprice-1-2-1.aspx
Daniel's 2008 Knights of the Coin Table (KOTCT) "Award Medal" with full moon reverse design is one of my favorites, mintage of 10...
This is the regular 2008 KOTCT shield design reverse, matte finish, mintage of 27...
These are at ANACS being graded, hope to have grades by late July.
I'm crossing my fingers delivery happens tomorrow since several report receiving their orders. I didn't receive a tracking number so I hoping blind.
Now that is a herd of "Merlins" if I ever saw one !
,> @Kudbegud said:
It's free to sign-up for Informed Delivery at usps.com.
Then, you can automatically get tracking numbers & email alerts of your incoming packages.
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Yes, I've been signed up for years. Nothing shows originating in Colorado. I'm actually clear of all tracking right now having received two packages yesterday. But I've experienced this with shipments from Dan before. The package just shows up and no email progress from the USPS. I'll email Dan again for the tracking number.
Ugh! You bought that black & gold one on eBay back when they came out Chief? I was thinking about getting it but the price was such that I wanted to mull it over and before I could it was gonzo. That one is sweet looking and what, only 5 or 6 were made
That's it, it's the MS Plated version with 13 made.
Dan had 29 versions available but only 27 versions sold, some with only a mintage of one.
My group arrived, all are great.
Sell it to me then.> @LindyS said:
Have you received this yet? I bought the other one, and have not received mine yet. Hmm.
No.
Lindy
Gee just like I said earlier
Have you asked them about it? Hey, even if we don't get them, it was worth a shot. We would get our money back and the seller gets stuck with a few negatives, lol.
No. I realized I had done a prior DC transaction with them. That deal wasn't quick, but I did get that goodie after some time passed so I remain patient. I can understand if someone gets overwhelmed with the delivery of goods, I'm sure the long strip is an oddball item to mail.
I am also waiting on a two piece DC orders 13332, 13352 that "shipped" July 3. Its not showing up at MY USPS account as being shipped or delivered.
Lindy
July 3rd I received emails that both my orders shipped -- presumably in the same package, because MyUSPS shows only one tracking number.
My shipment was last scanned July 7th at 11pm in Los Angeles. "Expected Delivery Date" is still July 8th.
No updates yet... too soon to worry, I think.
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