Okay, another acquisition/order from Daniel Carr, for the 1964D Fantasy Token Morgan Dollar. This was a coin that COULD have existed, as the mint was somewhat flexible on the 1964 D issue--Peace versus Morgan at that time. We all know how it was resolved, but there well could have been a 64 Denver Morgan, had the desire to return to that design been a fait accompli. Here is the seller's picture, as it was just ordered. This is the high grade, hand sorted version, and will probably grade at 68-69 by ANACS, when I get it and submit it. As usual, my picture will follow. Now, be nice in the discussion of said issue.
That'll be the day. I'm tempted to buy one just to get it under my lens and subject it to the same level of scrutiny as a "normal" Morgan. I want to see where the die lines are in the hair.
(First negative comment about D Carr issues). You heard it here first folks! All jokes aside that is a really nice coin. Maybe one day I'll be able to afford some!
He made the following year's Peace dollar at my suggestion. Now if I could get that Oregon Half he did my life would be better.
I actually prefer the bulk handled DC pieces. They look more like real stuff to me. I like them because I appreciate the ironic social commentary of his pieces. I don't see the material difference between his pieces and say, Monaco's tribute Brasher Doubloons.
I ordered one too. Thought about the 'bulk handled', but opted for the higher quality. God save me......
Morgandude wants a 20 page bonanza too? Ah, I'll focus on the other thread. For now. Muah-ha-ha-ha-ha!
I prefer the "bulk handled" version as well. I'm hoping that elements of the original host coin won't be too prominent, though. DC did state that this could be a possibility on some coins since the overstrike usually isn't perfectly aligned. We'll see. I'll post pics of mine when I get them, hopefully tomorrow. I ordered both versions.
You really know how to hurt a guy, Greenie. I recently picked up at auction a cheap 26-S Oregon Trail that looks like it was used as a pocket piece. At $50, I figured, "Why not?"
I've been away for one big reason. As soon as I visit, I want to buy something....lol. I did add the Morgan fantasy piece to my other Carr collectables. Mine has not shipped yet. Check out this eBay listing. I shake my head and hope no one buys from this seller: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Daniel-Carr...602656?hash=item3f6d5abc60:g:LTsAAOSwmLlYBWRz
I like the bulk a lot more. More character and doesn't look as "fake" (sorry for that word!!!) as the high grade one.
I LOVE the pristine, satiny appearance of the GEM version, but the BULK version does look more authentic. I agree.