Is there an up to date (recent) IKE book that someone could recommend that may cover die varieties, die clashes, etc.? Thanks
The Cherrypickers Guide Volume 2 is the only book I can think of that covers die varieties, clashes and anything else thats defined as a variety as far as anything that includes the IKE Dollar. I cant find a book thats devoted soley on the IKE Dollar.
Thanks, I couldn't find a book either that was dedicated solely to the IKE dollar. I already have the Cherrypickers guide... which is an excellent book.... but it still doesn't cover many of the minor errors/clashes, etc. I went on to the IKE Group and did a lot of reading there, but wanted something in a binded copy. The IKE Group is a fantastic site if you are researching IKE varieties.
Pick up a copy of the Authoritative Reference on Eisenhower Dollars by Wexler/Flynn/Crawford It was released in 1998 but a second release occured earlier this year so copies should be available at any large coin show. I found that the Cherry Pickers guide was too basic on its description of the FS-101, FS-103, and FS-106 coins so I contacted PCGS for clarification. 1971-S FS-103 = Wexler DDO-008 1971-S FS-106 = Wexler DDO-022 1972-S FS-101 = Wexler DDO-009 1973-S FS-101 = Wexler DDO-004
I also have that same problem i'm an error collector mostly ,and i can't find any book on this series for varieties double dies etc etc.I do go to coneca variety listings to see ,but that;s limited too The cherrypicker guide is really no help either.:goof: I guess the series has to gain more popularity before they put something out on this coin. I do collect this series i think it's one of the most atractive coins ,especially the proof ultra deep cams. I do like the web site Ike group I never new it exsisted Thanks for that. Well I guess we just have to wait around until they decide to publish a book on this series for errors. Jazzcoins Joe :whistle:
This is an easy book to spot: Sample page: I also need to add that the DDO-008 is the most impressive IKE DDO that you;ll ever run across!
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Wow thanks alot for all that info.I think you just made my life a little easier. How much is the book may I ask , I never new it exsisted ? Do they go through the other errors such as. die clashes rotated dies, rpms etc? I want a complete listing on the subject. Thank you again for the info:high5: Jazzcoins Joe :whistle:
Joe, this book only addresses DDO and DDR coins. I need to add that I strongly suspect that some of the assigned numbers are die state duplicates. As for RPM's, there are two factions at play here looking for IKE Attribution supremacy. One faction states that the 1974-S is the ONLY RPM in the Eisenhower Series while the other states that along with the 1971-S/S there are perhaps a half a dozen more (as noted in the CPG). Personally, as far as the 1971-S goes, I think there are many more than just the currently accepted 1971-S/S in the CPG. As for the 1974-S, thats a tough one since the current attribution in the Auth Ref on IKE's looks more like a doubled mint mark than a true RPM. Die Clashes currently only have value to specific collectors in that no formal VAM Type catalogs currently exist. I think the series needs to be more heavily collected but since these are Copper Nickel clad coins, that could be well into the future. I also know that the IKE Group is working feverishly to come up with something that everybody can use. Examples of extreme die clashing can get a bit pricy as well as extreme peglegs but a collector really needs to know their IKE's to make this determination. Only through looking at thousands upon thousands can you really get a gut feeling for what's relatively rare and whats the exception. The absolute best information currently available for Eisenhower Dollars rests with the IKE Group! I need to mention another Eisenhower Reference book which is nearly impossible to obtain. The CONECA Attribution Guide to Eisenhower Dollar Varieties by Dr. James Wiles which was released in 1997. The only one I've ever seen is what's on file in the ANA Library. If you are an ANA Member, you can check it out or visit the Library and read it. No doubt, that a new release of an "updated" publication on Eisenhower Dollar Varieties is needed and no doubt, such a book would really juice the interest in these coins as the bottom line is that the series is wide open for exploration and research! Just look at the many varieties that have been discovered within the past year alone! The 1971-S Type 1 Reverse Proof. The 1971-S Prototype. The 1973-S on a Copper Nickel Planchet. I did not specifically mention the Friendly Eagle Variety as this coin was initially discovered in Dec 1999 but got reasonably good press in 2007 and 2008. Imagine what it would be like if folks really started paying attention and actually looking through these coins?
Just bought it through Kyle Vick. $24.50 best price that I have seen and I doubt that I can find it cheaper. He has 3 left for anyone that is interested. Thanks BTW, this is LYDS's second link for ebay. Thanks again. Also, just joined the IKE group yesterday and I look forward to learning from you guys.
I agree totally ,there's one coin of this series that i thought would draw a lot more attention, the 1972 Type 2 no islands on the world. I don't know if your familier with that one. The coin is conceded the king of the IKS like the 1955 double die of the lincolns cents . This coin go's for some big bucks. Hers's the link if you want to check that out. Jazzcoins Joe:whistle::whistle: www.supercoin.com
The misconception that there are no islands on the Type 2 Reverse 1972 coin could not be further from the truth. The truth of the matter is that there are islands on the Type 2 reverse its just that they are represented by "incused" lines rather than a glob of metal in relief. There is actually more to the picture than that as the shape of Florida is completely different than either the Type 1, the Type 3, or even the Type 6. It points in a different direction as well. For a real life example of the Type 2 Earth, check any 1971-S or 1972-S Proof coin. The 1972-S Silver Business Strike is a Type 2 reverse as well. Am I familiar with the Type 2 IKE? As they say in Vermont, A-yep!
