Although broken in 3 pieces decades ago, the negative plaster for the Oklahoma Run by Laura Fraser produced the amazing positive plaster which survived intact!
On the back of the negative plaster was written:
1st Mold
May 1 56
Oklahoma Run
On the edge of the positive plaster was written:
Oklahoma Run
LGF
(Wagon)
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Chris- the layering of the horses giving it a 3D look is just amazing. It’s more than a high relief sculpter, in person it looks 3D.
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@Byers said:
A likely unique plaster is crossing the auction block. A fascinating part of the coin design process and pedigreed to the designer of this coin. ( not mine)
Chris- the layering of the horses giving it a 3D look is just amazing. It’s more than a high relief sculpter, in person it looks 3D.
Hi Chris-
I sold the Oklahoma plaster to Marc Crane of Marc One Numismatics for $10k. I don’t know if it was for a customer, or to display in his store, or to strike medals with Dan Carr.
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.
Chris- the layering of the horses giving it a 3D look is just amazing. It’s more than a high relief sculpter, in person it looks 3D.
Hi Chris-
I sold the Oklahoma plaster to Marc Crane of Marc One Numismatics for $10k. I don’t know if it was for a customer, or to display in his store, or to strike medals with Dan Carr.
Mike, you should hook up a meeting between those two.
D Carr should offer the owner at least a One Ounce Gold Coin of this design. Perhaps more.
They know eachother and have done business together.
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.
Bid on the Walking Liberty Half Plaster with 1 day to go is $10,800. ( including BP)
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@Byers said:
I think that this Nickel is the only OTHER know De Francisci plaster, splasher, electrotrial or bronze cast of any U.S. denomination in private hands.
Jefferson Nickel Die Trial
Reverse Electrotrial
by Anthony De Francisci
Judd #JC1938-1 PCGS MS 62 UNIQUE
I see full steps. Great informative, historical, thread. Thanks.
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@Byers said:
I think that this Nickel is the only OTHER know De Francisci plaster, splasher, electrotrial or bronze cast of any U.S. denomination in private hands.
Jefferson Nickel Die Trial
Reverse Electrotrial
by Anthony De Francisci
Judd #JC1938-1 PCGS MS 62 UNIQUE
I see full steps. Great informative, historical, thread. Thanks.
Yes, the thread turned out to be very informative with alot of participation!
Due to the galvano Buffalo Nickel reverse bringing $180k yesterday, I have had 2 good customers ask for my very best price on the De Francisci Jefferson Nickel. It can’t
be a coincidence.
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.
The medal itself comes up for sale on ebay a couple times a year, if you are interested. It’s a nice piece struck in the 3 inch size. Examples can be had for less than $150 due to relatively low demand vs the supply, unlike many other LGF medals which can run into 4 figures.
The medal itself comes up for sale on ebay a couple times a year, if you are interested. It’s a nice piece struck in the 3 inch size. Examples can be had for less than $150 due to relatively low demand vs the supply, unlike many other LGF medals which can run into 4 figures.
Yes, some of hers are 4 figures.
A couple of days ago one of her medals sold for $7800 in Stacks Bowers:
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:
I think that this Nickel is the only OTHER know De Francisci plaster, splasher, electrotrial or bronze cast of any U.S. denomination in private hands.
Jefferson Nickel Die Trial
Reverse Electrotrial
by Anthony De Francisci
Judd #JC1938-1 PCGS MS 62 UNIQUE
I see full steps. Great informative, historical, thread. Thanks.
Yes, the thread turned out to be very informative with alot of participation!
Due to the galvano Buffalo Nickel reverse bringing $180k yesterday, I have had 2 good customers ask for my very best price on the De Francisci Jefferson Nickel. It can’t
be a coincidence.
Are you thinking of selling?
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"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
@Byers said:
I think that this Nickel is the only OTHER know De Francisci plaster, splasher, electrotrial or bronze cast of any U.S. denomination in private hands.
Jefferson Nickel Die Trial
Reverse Electrotrial
by Anthony De Francisci
Judd #JC1938-1 PCGS MS 62 UNIQUE
I see full steps. Great informative, historical, thread. Thanks.
Yes, the thread turned out to be very informative with alot of participation!
Due to the galvano Buffalo Nickel reverse bringing $180k yesterday, I have had 2 good customers ask for my very best price on the De Francisci Jefferson Nickel. It can’t
be a coincidence.
Are you thinking of selling?
I sent you a message.
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.
Interesting die trial selling today in SB. No it’s not mine. Pedigree is Brian Hendelson.
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:
A likely unique plaster is crossing the auction block. A fascinating part of the coin design process and pedigreed to the designer of this coin. ( not mine)
@Byers said:
A likely unique plaster is crossing the auction block. A fascinating part of the coin design process and pedigreed to the designer of this coin. ( not mine)
What do we actually know about the provenance?
The lot description doesn't mention any provenance. I hope some information surfaces on this.
@Byers said:
A likely unique plaster is crossing the auction block. A fascinating part of the coin design process and pedigreed to the designer of this coin. ( not mine)
What do we actually know about the provenance?
The lot description doesn't mention any provenance. I hope some information surfaces on this.
Occasionally, some information is withheld for a variety of reasons.
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:
A likely unique plaster is crossing the auction block. A fascinating part of the coin design process and pedigreed to the designer of this coin. ( not mine)
What do we actually know about the provenance?
The lot description doesn't mention any provenance. I hope some information surfaces on this.
Occasionally, some information is withheld for a variety of reasons.
Of course, one of the qualities of numismatics is the provenance of some great rarities are still unknown today, like the 1913 Liberty Nickels.
@Byers said:
A likely unique plaster is crossing the auction block. A fascinating part of the coin design process and pedigreed to the designer of this coin. ( not mine)
What do we actually know about the provenance?
The lot description doesn't mention any provenance. I hope some information surfaces on this.
Occasionally, some information is withheld for a variety of reasons.
Of course, one of the qualities of numismatics is the provenance of some great rarities are still unknown today, like the 1913 Liberty Nickels.
Exactly my point!
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.
This galvano of a privately issued medal was interesting due to the provenance and subject matter. It depicts a lady seated at a lathe measuring a die:
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.
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WOW! Super cool, thanks for sharing.
Sugar magnolia blossoms blooming, heads all empty and I don't care ...
Although broken in 3 pieces decades ago, the negative plaster for the Oklahoma Run by Laura Fraser produced the amazing positive plaster which survived intact!
On the back of the negative plaster was written:
1st Mold
May 1 56
Oklahoma Run
On the edge of the positive plaster was written:
Oklahoma Run
LGF
(Wagon)
This must go to D Carr for coining.
The artistry is amazing.
Chris- the layering of the horses giving it a 3D look is just amazing. It’s more than a high relief sculpter, in person it looks 3D.
@dcarr (fixed it for you.)
I really like that "Oklahoma Run" plaster mold it would make a nice medal addition to my other high relief Oklahoma Land Run medal.
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Hi Chris-
I sold the Oklahoma plaster to Marc Crane of Marc One Numismatics for $10k. I don’t know if it was for a customer, or to display in his store, or to strike medals with Dan Carr.
Mike, you should hook up a meeting between those two.
D Carr should offer the owner at least a One Ounce Gold Coin of this design. Perhaps more.
Chris- great idea!
They know eachother and have done business together.
Bid on the Walking Liberty Half Plaster with 1 day to go is $10,800. ( including BP)
I see full steps. Great informative, historical, thread. Thanks.
Yes, the thread turned out to be very informative with alot of participation!
Due to the galvano Buffalo Nickel reverse bringing $180k yesterday, I have had 2 good customers ask for my very best price on the De Francisci Jefferson Nickel. It can’t
be a coincidence.
The medal itself comes up for sale on ebay a couple times a year, if you are interested. It’s a nice piece struck in the 3 inch size. Examples can be had for less than $150 due to relatively low demand vs the supply, unlike many other LGF medals which can run into 4 figures.
Yes, some of hers are 4 figures.
A couple of days ago one of her medals sold for $7800 in Stacks Bowers:
Are you thinking of selling?
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
I sent you a message.
Interesting die trial selling today in SB. No it’s not mine. Pedigree is Brian Hendelson.
Hope it works out!
Would be great to see it realized!
The lot description doesn't mention any provenance. I hope some information surfaces on this.
.> @Zoins said:
Occasionally, some information is withheld for a variety of reasons.
Of course, one of the qualities of numismatics is the provenance of some great rarities are still unknown today, like the 1913 Liberty Nickels.
Exactly my point!
This galvano of a privately issued medal was interesting due to the provenance and subject matter. It depicts a lady seated at a lathe measuring a die: