Putting Together an Ike Set

So, I have decided to start putting together aa BU Eisenhower Dollar set including silver coins and proofs. I have decided that I want to do it in a Dansco album because I really like their albums. Their album contains slots for 32 labeled coins and 4 non-labeled slots which is perfect. The way I see it, I really agree with the coins they have chosen for the set except they are missing 4. They don't have slots for the 3 1972 types...they only have slots for one 1972. So, adding those 2 of those extra places...and everything works nicely.

Here is what I was thinking. Please let me know if you have any advice. I figure I will buy the Dansco album with proofs and I will replace the pages. Problem is, I am really specific when it comes to how my coins are stored and I don't want the 1972 Types out of order. I think I will buy 4 replacement blank pages and replace the original pages in the album and then label it myself. Then, I can use the 2 additional slots in the album for something else. Possibly the 2 silver Ike Commemoratives from 1990 (unless someone has a better suggestion).

What do you think about replacing the pages? Does anyone have a suggestion of a nice looking way to label the pages?

I know I started discussing Ike's a while back...I am in the process of picking up some of the coins for this set right now. I want to get the album fairly soon.

 

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I am doing the Dansco set, and using 2 of the added holes for a BU and a proof 1990 Ike commem.
I don't know what to do with the other 2. I don't see a need to do minor varieties for one year and not the others.

 

I have had issues with Dansco's and proofs. Be sure not to leave any cardboard particles on the proofs when replacing the sleeves. They will discolor them and put spots on them.

 

Well, I understand where you are coming from. However, the three 1972 types are considered the most significant of the Ike series. It seems odd to me that they would include the two types of Bicentennials but not the 3 1972 coins. The 1972 Type 2 is the key of the whole Ike series.

One suggestion for filling those extra holes if you aren't interested in the 1972 types is put in a couple of those blue discs that come with the silver BU issues. I have seen people put those in the holes. They are a mint product and came with the coin. I don't know if they are a perfect fit...but I have seen it done. At least there won't be any empty holes.

 

Sent a pm on another issue...CAMARO

 

How do you feel about the 1971 D FEV variety?

 

I've owned an Ike collection that has lived in a Dansco for many years.

Be careful with silver and silver proof coins. They can haze, tone and/or spot in Danscos. I wouldn't put expensive coins in them for fear of this, but sometimes the result can be very attractive toning.

So I say GO FOR IT, but be careful.

Hope this helps...Mike

 

Is that the "Happy Eagle" (or something like that) variety. I have heard about that one. Is that starting to become a major type?

 

Don't forget you'll need a few extra holes for the 1975 by D.Carr

 

I don't know about the FEV either? Inquiring minds want to know

 

It is a "MAJOR" Type friend and it's official designation at CONECA is RDV-006 (Reverse Die Variety). It's slang designation is "Friendly Eagle Variety" (FEV).

The differences between the RDV-006 and the RDV-001 are subtle until you know what to look for (just like the Type 2) which exlpains why it was not reported until December 1999. A full 28 years after its initial release.

The Craters. Specifically, note the the rim closest to you on the upper crater. Next, note the "flow" lines on the crater nearest the second "L" in DOLLAR.


The Earths. The Regular Earth on the left with the FEV Earth on the Right (Focus on the Islands and the shape of the Gulf of Mexico):

The coin above shows almost 7 distinct islands off the coast of a Florida. Florida itself has a completely different shape than the regular reverse. It comes to a point and almost appears doubled. The eastern seaboard also has a distinctly different shape than on a regular reverse. Some folks used to refer to the Eastern Seaboard as "pointed" since the coastline comes to a distinct point of the coast of the Carolina's.

The Eagles. Note the lack of the "furrow" over the Eagles Eye which gave the bird a more "friendly" appearance:


The Regular Reverse:


The RDV-006 (FEV) Reverse:

 

Cool Post..

 

I think you have it pegged right. FEV = Friendly Eagle Variety. I think it will be a major variety in time.
When one shows up on Teletrade, they get cherrypicked at a premium. Has it ever been discussed in this forum?
I did a search for it last night and did not find anything.

 

Unofficial estimates for the mintage of the RDV-006 are around 550,000 and the coin is notoriously difficult to find in grades above MS65. Typical Teletrade
hammer prices are always between $500 and $750 for a PCGS MS66.

http://www.teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?auction=2882&lot=2572

http://www.teletrade.com/coins/lot.asp?auction=2794&lot=1704

Unofficial estimates on the number of PCGS MS66 coins resides around 25 pcs which makes it an extremely scarce condition rarity.

 

OK, well I should probably add that one to the list. That would leave me with one open hole as I would probably not add the commemoratives. Are there any others I should consider?

Also, do these have a premium value associated with them? I want to put together an MS set.

 

Thanks for the info on the 71D FEV- running to check mine now! There was some talk about the 72's and I was hoping somebody has some info on the 72 P where the islands below Florida are to the west into the Gulf of Mexico? I have 3 with different degrees of doubling on the islands and was just about to start a thread about it after I get some pics.

 

There are 3 different types of 1972 Ike Dollars. Here is a website that shows the differences: http://www.supercoin.com/iketypes/

 

I just finished getting pics of mine when I saw your link which was a great help! There are definitely variety 1 in my collection (10-72, 4-72D, 1- 71, 1-71D, 1-74D,15 -76, 2-76D, 1-78,1-78D that were in storage for fifteen years until yesterday) and I suppose the coins in question are the third variety, yet there are very obvious differences. Hopefully I can get them on the site tonight because I'd love to get your insight on them. Lol I think I will need to start a new thread so we can get back to the matter at hand! Thanks for the link!

 

I don't put COUNTERFEITS in my collection!

 

It's not a counterfeit. Counterfeits are defined as "a forgery made in imitation of something else with intent to deceive." Since there were no 1975 Ike's it's not a forgery and it is being sold as a fantasy piece. I think having one would be an interesting part of the collecting...but I think they are expensive.