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1. Re: IKE 1971-S SB S/S RPM - worthy of all the fuss?

   

   Comment by 19Lyds · September 8, 2008 11:03AM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   << <i>I agree, this RPM is incredibly hard to spot, definitely not naked eye. Such a small amount of metal makes me think this will be hard to spot on EDS examples, and extremely difficult to find in later die states. I voted yes, it is over hyped due to inclusion in the Registry. So far there is one "NO" vote, and I am…

2. Re: IKE 1971-S SB S/S RPM - worthy of all the fuss?

   

   

   Comment by 19Lyds · September 12, 2008 7:45AM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   "IKE 1971-S SB S/S RPM - worthy of all the fuss?" I certainly hope so...................... They're out their folks but are extremely difficult to find!

3. Re: IKE 1971-S SB S/S RPM - worthy of all the fuss?

   

   

   Comment by GRANDAM · September 12, 2008 12:33PM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   << <i>IKE 1971-S SB S/S RPM - worthy of all the fuss? >> Well, all I can say is that the 1971-D RDV-006 aka FEV is much more worthy of being in the registry than this coin. The FEV is a "Naked Eye Variety" which can be seen easily without a loop let alone a scope. The 1971-S/S is almost IMPOSSIBLE to see with anything less…

4. IKE 1971-S SB S/S RPM - worthy of all the fuss?

   

   

   Discussion by ModernDollarNut · September 8, 2008 8:28AM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   Greetings from Ike-land. The IKE GROUP's new web site, www.ikegroup.org , is finally being born. So far there are reports that the head and neck are showing. . . The birthing process will take another 2-3 weeks but already this baby is spouting forth a lot of information, including some good pictures of the only Ike RPM.…

5. Re: IKE 1971-S SB S/S RPM - worthy of all the fuss?

   

   Comment by ModernDollarNut · September 12, 2008 12:58PM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   Lee, you do me great honor. For those following this thread, the IKE GROUP is feeling more confident that the SB Ikes (Silver Business strike) were re-frosted multiple times, possibly with full field re-polishing each time. We have some really cool evidence for this position that we think will be published in the next…

6. Re: IKE 1971-S SB S/S RPM - worthy of all the fuss?

   

   

   Comment by cladking · September 12, 2008 12:18PM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   Slap that baby's butt, it's born. It's really starting to look great.

7. Re: IKE 1971-S SB S/S RPM - worthy of all the fuss?

   

   Comment by ModernDollarNut · September 8, 2008 11:20AM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   If this works, you guys will have no rest. I'm seeing if I can link to a minor section of the IKE GROUP web site. Rob SHORT IKE GROUP ARTICLE ON THE FEV

8. Re: IKE 1971-S SB S/S RPM - worthy of all the fuss?

   

   Comment by ModernDollarNut · September 8, 2008 11:02AM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   John, that's a great point. Rob

9. Re: IKE 1971-S SB S/S RPM - worthy of all the fuss?

   

   Comment by ModernDollarNut · September 8, 2008 11:15AM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   Consider this a learning experience for me, let's see if this works: IKE GROUP web site

10. Re: IKE 1971-S SB S/S RPM - worthy of all the fuss?

    

    Comment by amiller · September 8, 2008 10:27AM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

    Make that 2 NO's...