@Bman33 Reasonably priced MS specimens can be found with a little patience and perseverance, a couple of years ago I picked up this one: https://www.ebay.com/itm/112053974742? Sent it to PCGS & it came back MS-64: Good luck in your search.
I've been checking Ebay and that might be the route for me to go in order to get the 72 type 2 and complete the set. I'm going to check heritage also.
I just picked up a Silver Proof 1972 Ike dollar slabbed (in a black holder) by NGC and signed By Charlie Duke the lunar module pilot and last person to walk on the moon in Apollo 16. They slabbed it with the reverse up front, beings that stands for the Eagle Landing on the moon. From those who have read any of my past posts, I big on genuine signed slabs and I'm also a fan of our space program.
Go to JMScoins. James is a leading Ike expert, Has the #1 Ike registry set, and can get you any Ike you like at a comp. price.
Patience and lots of it. I've been looking for 2 coins to complete a very specific set for over 5 years now. I've found what I want but I'll not pay an inflated price. Just exercise patience and restraint (don't jump on the first coin you see) and you'll get the coin you want.
This is good advice. Just take your time and don't get in a hurry. I've had to upgrade and/or replace many Ikes several times because I was too impatient on those initial purchases.
Yeah, it was listed at $160 with best offer and they took $120 for it. I'm going to give a presentation on Ike Dollars at my coin club in a few months, and I wanted to complete my version of the set before I did. Mission accomplished...If you guys have any ideas on what to present at my coin club let's hear them!
I’ve got some ideas for you, and I’ll get back with you on that sometime later today or this weekend. Will you share your PowerPoint presentation with us when it’s finished?
1976 Eisenhower Dollar Varieties The 1976 Eisenhower Dollars are found in two varieties, identified by the style of lettering on the reverse of the coins. This year, the US Mint was using the special Bicentennial year reverse that featured an image of the Liberty Bell superimposed against the moon. The coins were struck during 1975 and 1976, although all coins carry the dual date “1776-1976.” The Type 1 coins are generally encountered in lower grades and were minted in smaller numbers as compared to the Type 2 coins. A total of eight different 1976 Eisenhower Dollars exist as a result of the varieties. The 1976, 1976-D, and 1976-S clad proof coins are found in either Type 1 or Type 2. The 1976-S silver proof and uncirculated coins are only found with the Type 1 reverse. Type 1 This variety shows bold, block lettering on the reverse of the coin. This type of lettering can be found on the earliest produced Philadelphia and Denver Mint circulation strikes, the clad proof 1976-S included in 1975 Proof Sets, all 40% Silver Proof 1976-S Eisenhower Dollars, and all 40% Silver Uncirculated 1976-S Eisenhower Dollars. For the circulation strike coins, the Type 1 coins are much more difficult to obtain in high grades as compared to the later Type 2 coins. This is particularly true for the Philadelphia issue, which can sell for thousands of dollars for examples graded MS66. Type 2 This variety displays thinner, more elegant lettering on the reverse. This type can be found on the later produced Philadelphia and Denver circulation strikes and clad Proof 1976-S Eisenhower Dollars from 1976 Proof Sets. In general, the Type 2 coins are found with much higher quality strikes and higher grades.
The 72 Type II is a variety in which the Globe on the reverse has a weird Florida and incuse Islands in the Carribean. Here are the pictures to compare:
Not to resurrect a thread from 6+ months ago, but... okay that's what I'm doing. I just spoke with my local FRB and they told me that banks can no longer "special order" directly from the FRB... the bank has to go through their armored carrier.
This is the Ike Dollar that NGC mounted, reverse out to celebrate the Apollo 11 Anniversary. Charles Duke Jr. Lunar Module Pilot for Apollo 16 in 1972. Tenth and youngest man to walk on the moon.
After a few months break I am going back to my Ikes and want to upgrade most of them. Anyone have tips on grading Ikes? I am pretty good at grading silver dollars like Morgans but Ikes are a whole different animal.