Ike dollars

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by kendo, Dec 10, 2006.

  1. kendo

    kendo New Member

    Why are they called "Ike" dollars? I know the dumb question is the one not asked, but I just can't figure it out. Please help. Thank you.
     
    kendo, Dec 10, 2006
    #1 + Quote Reply
  2. Avatar

    Guest User Guest



    to hide this ad.
  3. SapperNurse

    SapperNurse DOD enhanced

    "Ike" was Eisenhower's nickname
     
    SapperNurse, Dec 10, 2006
    #2 + Quote Reply
  4. kendo

    kendo New Member

    Thank you.
     
    kendo, Dec 10, 2006
    #3 + Quote Reply
  5. Dockwalliper

    Dockwalliper Coin Hoarder

    [​IMG]
     
    Dockwalliper, Dec 10, 2006
    #4 + Quote Reply
  6. ikes4ever

    ikes4ever Senior Member

    I like IKE!
     
    ikes4ever, Dec 11, 2006
    #5 + Quote Reply
  7. De Orc

    De Orc Well-Known Member

    It looks like one of his campaigne badges from his run at the Presidency, and that is in great condition :bow:

    De Orc :D
     
    De Orc, Dec 11, 2006
    #6 + Quote Reply
  8. mrbrklyn

    mrbrklyn New Member

    I never thought about this becuse it is SO nature, but how do with go from Dwight Eisenhowser to IKE
     
    mrbrklyn, Dec 11, 2006
    #7 + Quote Reply
  9. Treashunt

    Treashunt The Other Frank

    Ruben:
    Great question!! No answers, tho.
    Hey, is that you in the picture in your profile?
    The Other Frank
     
    Treashunt, Dec 11, 2006
    #8 + Quote Reply
  10. mrbrklyn

    mrbrklyn New Member

    Yes that's my photo, although you can get better ones from google.

    Ruben
     
    mrbrklyn, Dec 11, 2006
    #9 + Quote Reply
  11. Mikjo0

    Mikjo0 Numismatist

    Mikjo0, Dec 11, 2006
    #10 + Quote Reply
Draft saved Draft deleted

Share This Page