1975 Ike dollars

Mr. Carr has done it again, these are very nice IMHO

 

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Are they $80 nice? That is the question.

 

That's the same question that was asked about the Peace Dollars.
Is any coin really worth more than the face the market will determ that

 

Those are neat. Did he make 1964 Peace Dollars or something?

 

Yes 1964

 

Those are sweet. But...$80 seems steep. Are they 90% silver?

 

I believe the peace dollars are silver as they were stamped on original peace dollars.

 

As an IKE collector myself, yes.
However, a non-IKE collector might really appreciate how clean the product came out. MS69 as quoted by one enthusiast! I'd have to agree on both the clad and silver issues. Exact same pver stirke issues as witht he Fantasy Peace Dollar.

The reverse is ODV-001 with some slight mushiness around the devices but other than that it looks pretty clean.

From what I understand, some D issues may be coming up.

 

I just checked Daniel Carrs site 5/28 6:29 AM DST the 40% silver is now @ $95.00

 

I love all of DC's stuff, although most is a little pricey. Of course, there are a number of DC bashers out there... "purists" who state "how dare he mint fantasy coins without the 'copy' stamp". A few of these past threads make for some interesting reading:

http://www.cointalk.com/t131739/
http://www.cointalk.com/t156526/

 

More counterfeit garbage!

 

I don't believe a fantasy piece can be considered counterfeit.

 

Does it bear the artists mark or something to profess it as a non USM product?

 

I completely disagree with you. He is creating pieces that don't exist...so how is that a counterfeit? They are fantasy pieces and sold as such. Plus, they appear to be very high quality.

I don't know if it does or not...but why would if have to if there weren't coins of the same date produced by the mint. There are no known authentic 1964-D Peace Dollars...so all that exist must be fantasy pieces.

 

Considering the fact that the price is higher than a common date peace dollar, I guess it's cool. I just think there are quite a few out there who may not realize it as a fantasy piece.

 

If they don't...then they clearly aren't educated about the series in anyway. The Peace Dollar was minted from 1921-1935. They minted 1964-D's for a little while but ended up melting them all before they were released. None are known to have survived. There are rumors (some claim to be very good rumors) that a couple were illegally saved. If those coins ever appeared...they would probably be confiscated by the FBI much like the 1933 Double Eagle.

 

I'm familiar with the history, but I guess my point was that there are way to many noons with more money than sense. On the 33, King of Egypt or the Smithsonian, right?

 

Well, no matter what you do there are always people with more money than sense. At some point, they have to responsible for their actions. As for the 1933, you are correct.

 

I guess "Noons" should have read; noobs, lol. I agree, a fool & his money & all. Goes back to the book before the coin a bit, but it is plausible & always will be for a new/novice collector to be tricked into thinking they are getting a one of a kind deal of a lifetime. I honestly wasn't trying to argue or anything, just sharing my perspective I guess. They truly are beautiful though.

 

I think it is a neat novelty piece, but $80 is pretty steep. Being it is dated the year I was born, makes me want it all the more. However, $80 can buy a lot of groceries, and I am far from debt free or well to do in this point in my life.
As for being counterfeit, I disagree. It's not like Carr is trying to pedal these as authentic U.S. mint released coins on ebay or anything.