I just checked the die. The "L" is still there and it matches the other lettering exactly (in terms of depth, font, etc.).
At this point my assumption would be that the photo was "retouched". A momentary filled die is also a possibility, although such things are rarely so perfect as to be able to make a letter completely vanish without the slightest trace.
I've had quite a few show up, and I will get around to posting them up, but these are the most recent and notable received. I haven't seen anyone else post any similar as of yet.
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2020 Wilson 100 Year Anniversary Medal (Brass)
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2020 Wilson 100 Year Anniversary Medal (Copper)
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2020 Wilson 100 Year Anniversary Medal (Nickel)
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2020 Wilson 100 Year Anniversary Medal (Silver Gilt)
@ZoidMeister said:
And final installment for this morning.
I GOT MY FIRST OCTAGON . . . . . !
It isn't an Owl, but I am hoping to rectify that shortly . . . . . . .
Z
Good for you.
I'm fortunate to have every 'Owl' that was issued so far, 1 duplicate of the following years.
Dupes are for my 8 year old G-Daughter, she likes them, as well as the Many stamps on envelopes of recent orders.
Is fun researching each one, explaining the historical meaning of some.
I still need to complete an inventory of every D. Carr item.
I like the ones stamped on the planchets that were found in the press that he rebuilt, already slabbed when purchased from his page in 2013 or so.
Quiet day at the Forum. Here's something different. Finally got around to imaging this piece -
Thinking Mr. Dan is looking to complete a full run of ASEs before long...all with a flair for something different!
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,and many OTHERS
@ɹoʇɔǝlloɔ said:
hey thanks @ZoidMeister - hadn't picked up any 'covid silver' yet - my first d carr piece on the way 💨
Uh oh -- you do know that Carr pieces are very addicting, eh @ɹoʇɔǝlloɔ ? It's ok, we are all in this together. Post 'em when you get 'em! Welcome
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,and many OTHERS
quickly learning @Akbeez - almost picked up 3 of those covid medals - would've picked up a couple other pieces, but so much of his site is SOLD OUT ... matter of time, im sure; I'll be back 😂
Question for the avid Carr followers in this thread.
When buying some of his pieces via BST here or via other internet sources, do his pieces sell for over initial acquisition cost. For example his 2017 2 gram silver coin, year of the dog silver coin, and I see people talk about the octagons (guessing the 1.5 oz silver owls)? I haven’t searched eBay or actively followed, but have a few pieces because when I first joined here, the items were talked about and I found them interesting. Now I am hoping to understand their value better.
I haven’t decided if I am buying more or selling, but will need to pick a direction soon.
@SimpleCollector said:
Question for the avid Carr followers in this thread.
When buying some of his pieces via BST here or via other internet sources, do his pieces sell for over initial acquisition cost. For example his 2017 2 gram silver coin, year of the dog silver coin, and I see people talk about the octagons (guessing the 1.5 oz silver owls)? I haven’t searched eBay or actively followed, but have a few pieces because when I first joined here, the items were talked about and I found them interesting. Now I am hoping to understand their value better.
I haven’t decided if I am buying more or selling, but will need to pick a direction soon.
Any insight is appreciated.
Thanks
Almost always they sell over issue price,,,,, sometimes multiples of issue price.
Of course this is after the item is no longer for sale on The MoonLight Mint Web Site.
@SimpleCollector said:
Question for the avid Carr followers in this thread.
When buying some of his pieces via BST here or via other internet sources, do his pieces sell for over initial acquisition cost. For example his 2017 2 gram silver coin, year of the dog silver coin, and I see people talk about the octagons (guessing the 1.5 oz silver owls)? I haven’t searched eBay or actively followed, but have a few pieces because when I first joined here, the items were talked about and I found them interesting. Now I am hoping to understand their value better.
I haven’t decided if I am buying more or selling, but will need to pick a direction soon.
Any insight is appreciated.
Thanks
It depends on the item, how long ago it was issued, how available they are, how quickly you want to sell, what method you use to sell, etc...
Some of the recent issues can sell for close to issue price (they can of course go up with time as more interest develops or new people discover Carr pieces they have missed). Also, if you have an item that is fairly easy to find, it might take a while to sell (since many of the Carr fans already have it and there is more competition among sellers to move it). And no reserve eBay auctions aren't always the best method of selling Carr items (this is how I've acquired a few pieces for under issue price). If you have something that is rarer or more popular (like an Oregon Commem, Cappped Bust, early 1964 Peace Dollar), then you will be able to sell relatively easily and for well above issue price (buy-it-now on eBay or BST here would be my suggestions).
Here's one I purchased from @Akbeez a while back. Thanks!
These photos are the original sale photos processed using Photoshop's Auto Everything (Auto Tone, Auto Contrast, Auto Color) and looks pretty much like the piece in hand.
Ah yes -- I do recall that it had a slightly pink cast! Nice job tuning it up @Zoins
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,and many OTHERS
@Zoins said: 2020 Dead Man's Treasure by Dan Carr and Chris M. Geiner
These recently showed up on eBay.
I love how the pirate is holding up a Dan Carr cob!
Is the 2021 date in these slabs an error? I'm asking since they were obviously struck, slabbed and being sold in 2020....
Good question. I was unable to find these in the MM blog. Supposedly they are listed in the CMG website, but not easily found with the searches I tried.
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,and many OTHERS
@Zoins said: 2020 Dead Man's Treasure by Dan Carr and Chris M. Geiner
These recently showed up on eBay.
I love how the pirate is holding up a Dan Carr cob!
Is the 2021 date in these slabs an error? I'm asking since they were obviously struck, slabbed and being sold in 2020....
Good question. I was unable to find these in the MM blog. Supposedly they are listed in the CMG website, but not easily found with the searches I tried.
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,and many OTHERS
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Actually, that's pretty easy to do, especially if the seller wanted to "hide" a little imperfection or spit-spot of tarnish.
For instance, here is a Lesher Dollar custom made for "Lora" . . . . . .
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?
This 3D nickel showed up in my mailbox today. Excuse the quick iPhone image, please
Mr_Spud
I've had quite a few show up, and I will get around to posting them up, but these are the most recent and notable received. I haven't seen anyone else post any similar as of yet.
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2020 Wilson 100 Year Anniversary Medal (Brass)
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2020 Wilson 100 Year Anniversary Medal (Copper)
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2020 Wilson 100 Year Anniversary Medal (Nickel)
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2020 Wilson 100 Year Anniversary Medal (Silver Gilt)
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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?
BTW, for those who haven't grabbed a 2020 Covid-19 Hard Times Token yet, it looks like there are a few more available on Dan's website.
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http://www.dc-coin.com/index.aspx?page=3
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?
And final installment for this morning.
I GOT MY FIRST OCTAGON . . . . . !
It isn't an Owl, but I am hoping to rectify that shortly . . . . . . .
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?
Good for you.
I'm fortunate to have every 'Owl' that was issued so far, 1 duplicate of the following years.
Dupes are for my 8 year old G-Daughter, she likes them, as well as the Many stamps on envelopes of recent orders.
Is fun researching each one, explaining the historical meaning of some.
I still need to complete an inventory of every D. Carr item.
I like the ones stamped on the planchets that were found in the press that he rebuilt, already slabbed when purchased from his page in 2013 or so.
I have some D. Carr pieces (two octagon and two 2016 Merlins) waiting for me at the house...gotta finish my part-time job shift tonight.
BST transactions: dbldie55, jayPem, 78saen, UltraHighRelief, nibanny, liefgold, FallGuy, lkeigwin, mbogoman, Sandman70gt, keets, joeykoins, ianrussell (@GC), EagleEye, ThePennyLady, GRANDAM, Ilikecolor, Gluggo, okiedude, Voyageur, LJenkins11, fastfreddie, ms70, pursuitofliberty, ZoidMeister,Coin Finder, GotTheBug, edwardjulio, Coinnmore...
Dr. Defecto I presume?
Oh nooooo.
BST transactions: dbldie55, jayPem, 78saen, UltraHighRelief, nibanny, liefgold, FallGuy, lkeigwin, mbogoman, Sandman70gt, keets, joeykoins, ianrussell (@GC), EagleEye, ThePennyLady, GRANDAM, Ilikecolor, Gluggo, okiedude, Voyageur, LJenkins11, fastfreddie, ms70, pursuitofliberty, ZoidMeister,Coin Finder, GotTheBug, edwardjulio, Coinnmore...
Quiet day at the Forum. Here's something different. Finally got around to imaging this piece -
Thinking Mr. Dan is looking to complete a full run of ASEs before long...all with a flair for something different!
After looking over my latest D. Carr bounty, there really is no cure for the fever...except for more D. Carr pieces...I almost said "...more cowbell".
...oh and the "missing letter" in COLORADO on my 2017 $50 Lesher Trade Token...it is present and accounted for.
BST transactions: dbldie55, jayPem, 78saen, UltraHighRelief, nibanny, liefgold, FallGuy, lkeigwin, mbogoman, Sandman70gt, keets, joeykoins, ianrussell (@GC), EagleEye, ThePennyLady, GRANDAM, Ilikecolor, Gluggo, okiedude, Voyageur, LJenkins11, fastfreddie, ms70, pursuitofliberty, ZoidMeister,Coin Finder, GotTheBug, edwardjulio, Coinnmore...
I have had these pieces for a while, it's the slabs that are new. Monster size self slabs.
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?
Very nice. I have no problem with self slabbing. Especially as nicely done as these. Bravo.
Awesome @ZoidMeister!
Those Zoidy Slabs are cool man, cool.....
Work isn't giving me much time to play these days, but I was able to take a "Father & Son" photo earlier today.
A couple of my new arrivals.
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Father and Son Eagle Octagons (with mama Owl on the back)
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?
My most recent KOTCT acquisition - The 2010 Gary Burke KOTCT Medal
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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?
Happy Thanksgiving....
hey thanks @ZoidMeister - hadn't picked up any 'covid silver' yet - my first d carr piece on the way 💨
Uh oh -- you do know that Carr pieces are very addicting, eh @ɹoʇɔǝlloɔ ? It's ok, we are all in this together. Post 'em when you get 'em! Welcome
quickly learning @Akbeez - almost picked up 3 of those covid medals - would've picked up a couple other pieces, but so much of his site is SOLD OUT ... matter of time, im sure; I'll be back 😂
Question for the avid Carr followers in this thread.
When buying some of his pieces via BST here or via other internet sources, do his pieces sell for over initial acquisition cost. For example his 2017 2 gram silver coin, year of the dog silver coin, and I see people talk about the octagons (guessing the 1.5 oz silver owls)? I haven’t searched eBay or actively followed, but have a few pieces because when I first joined here, the items were talked about and I found them interesting. Now I am hoping to understand their value better.
I haven’t decided if I am buying more or selling, but will need to pick a direction soon.
Any insight is appreciated.
Thanks
Almost always they sell over issue price,,,,, sometimes multiples of issue price.
Of course this is after the item is no longer for sale on The MoonLight Mint Web Site.
It depends on the item, how long ago it was issued, how available they are, how quickly you want to sell, what method you use to sell, etc...
Some of the recent issues can sell for close to issue price (they can of course go up with time as more interest develops or new people discover Carr pieces they have missed). Also, if you have an item that is fairly easy to find, it might take a while to sell (since many of the Carr fans already have it and there is more competition among sellers to move it). And no reserve eBay auctions aren't always the best method of selling Carr items (this is how I've acquired a few pieces for under issue price). If you have something that is rarer or more popular (like an Oregon Commem, Cappped Bust, early 1964 Peace Dollar), then you will be able to sell relatively easily and for well above issue price (buy-it-now on eBay or BST here would be my suggestions).
A belated Dan Carr Happy Thanksgiving to you and all as well.
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You do know that the first national bird under consideration was the turkey, but we ended up with this "vulture."
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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?
Yes Sir.
Ben Franklin suggested the Turkey.
Here's one I purchased from @Akbeez a while back. Thanks!
These photos are the original sale photos processed using Photoshop's Auto Everything (Auto Tone, Auto Contrast, Auto Color) and looks pretty much like the piece in hand.
Ah yes -- I do recall that it had a slightly pink cast! Nice job tuning it up @Zoins
2020 Dead Man's Treasure by Dan Carr and Chris M. Geiner
These recently showed up on eBay.
I love how the pirate is holding up a Dan Carr cob!
Is the 2021 date in these slabs an error? I'm asking since they were obviously struck, slabbed and being sold in 2020....
Good question. I was unable to find these in the MM blog. Supposedly they are listed in the CMG website, but not easily found with the searches I tried.
They are here:
http://www.moonlightmint.com/dc-coin_event_tokens_list.htm
That's an interesting piece. Any pics of the reverse?
Couple new pieces up.
Thanks for the heads up
Got 'em. . .
Z
@Bullsitter !
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?
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?
Arrived today in a rare Sunday deliver by USPS
So-Called Dollars specially minted by Dan Carr
Wilson 100 Year Anniversary
Silver
Nickel
Copper
Brass
Aluminum
2020 Fellowship Gathering
Silver
Copper
Brass
Aluminum
Thanks to Jeff Shevlin - So-Called Dollar Guy for his excellent customer service.
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Anyone figure out the riddle/answer?
Is the new path going the other way DOWN the stairs,,,,,, thinking outside the box.
this is the best I could do, but I don't see how this could be it
I think it's more of a philosophy: If your only inside-the-box path makes no sense, look outside the box for a new path.
Successful BST transactions with forum members thebigeng, SPalladino, Zoidmeister, coin22lover, coinsarefun, jwitten, CommemKing.
I think its more enigmatic than that.
Clues in the package @dcarr ?
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?
If the answer was "42" it would be a whole lot easier.
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?
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https://warehouse13.fandom.com/wiki/Escher_Vault
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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?
Perhaps. I can't see any paths out of the box except for stepping / jumping off the stairs.
think my covid *token is out for delivery today - my first dcarr 💥
wow - @dcarr rules! my token satisfied not only my inner numismatist, but also my inner philatelist - 2fer 🤘
Saweeet!
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?