I just watched a confusing video and then read several articles about this. Are there 80% silver Ikes from Sanfransico? I was under the impression, they were 40%. And that there were also clad Ikes bearing the S mintmark. But tonight, is the first time I've heard of 80%ers. And how would someone know what % their Ike was if a difference existed?
Here is a Ike website. You just need to agree to the terms on the 1st page to enter. I want to share this website with you - http://www.ikegroup.info/
I found this webpage explaining "Tricky Ikes" http://blog.gainesvillecoins.com/2013/09/05/tricky-ikes-the-story-of-the-silver-eisenhower-dollar/ Quote - "The U.S. Mint would make special uncirculated and proof clad silver Eisenhower dollars, with outer layers of 80% silver and 20% copper surrounding a core of 20.9% silver and 79.1% copper. The total silver content of the coin would amount to 40% silver, 60% copper." closed quote
If you happen to have access to the book, "The Authoritative Reference on Eisenhower Dollars, Second Edition" by John Wexler, Bill Crawford and Kevin Flynn, there is an interesting story by Tom DeLorey on Page 190 about the 1976 No S Proof Bicentennial Eisenhower Dollar. Chris
One off the wall question regarding Ikes. I've got a few 'brown box' Ikes that are very 'cloudy'. Been thinking about getting rid of the boxes and quick dipping them to improve appearance. I know Ikes aren't worth much to begin with so, worth a shot?
Ok, that makes sense. Maybe that's where the confusion of 80% Ikes came from. Thank you for the links. I'll be sure to check them out this evening.
Matthew, for the record, I chose not to copy the story because it would be considered plagiarism, and I did not feel that the story should be altered in any way. Chris
Good call, and I agree. I enjoy reading and learning all I can about the hobby. There are so many books out there and a lot aren't worth the paper they're printed on. So, to hear of one that comes with a recommendation is certainly one I'll look into. Thanks.
