Post an Eisenhower (Ikes)

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  1. Razz

    Razz Critical Thinker

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  3. Ike Skywalker

    Ike Skywalker Well-Known Member

    I was planning to sell this 1971-S proof Ike until I got it under the camera and noticed a couple of things. First of all, it's a Peg Leg, although non-serifed would be a more precise term. But the far cooler thing about this piece is the earth, which looks markedly different than the typical earth found on these proofs. It is almost perfectly round with a super frosty appearance. You can tell that this frosting extends beyond earth's boundaries and out into space. According to Ike Group member, Andy Oskham, the reason for this is because only the earth was re-treated on this particular reverse die. Here is part of his response to my images, which I first shared on the Ike Group forum:

    "That earth was re-treated by itself, that's why it's so frosty and has a little "overspray" in the field on the edge. It was not uncommon for the mint to not do the entire die, as masking it was very time consuming. The over-frosting on the edges is fairly common among 71S and 72S Ike proofs. Some show straight/squared maksing edges. I can't speak for the later years." -AndyO


    This would make sense because the eagle, for example, has a much glossier appearance by comparison. I guess this one will be staying in the collection.

    71-S SP3 o.JPG
    71-S SP3 r.JPG

    Here's a comparison shot showing the super frosted earth and a "no re-treatment" die earth:

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  4. Ike Skywalker

    Ike Skywalker Well-Known Member

    Recent registry set upgrade: PR65CAM to PR67CAM

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    1971-S Eisenhower PCGS PR67CAM DDO FS-106 slab.jpg
     
  5. Pickin and Grinin

    Pickin and Grinin Well-Known Member

    Not sure about the 67cam but it is pertty
     
  6. Ike Skywalker

    Ike Skywalker Well-Known Member

    In this case, the TrueView actually makes the coin look worse than it is. The harsh lighting, which is rather unusual, really picked up a lot of noise, giving it a dusty look. The imperfections seem enhanced. In hand, 67CAM is appropriate.
     
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  8. Michael Scarn

    Michael Scarn Member

    I have 9 of the brown box '74-Ss but I only think 3 look good (others are too cloudy). When I first saw them I thought they were all terrible, but I've grown quite fond of them now.

    1O - Copy.jpg 1R - Copy.jpg

    Some day I think I might try to compile a 4-year set of nicely toned ones, but from what I have read I think it is harder to find nice colors in the '71-'73s.
     
  9. Ike Skywalker

    Ike Skywalker Well-Known Member

    Bloody Ike.....:zombie:

    1971-S Eisenhower NGC PF65 o-r.jpg
     
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  10. David Colquhoun

    David Colquhoun Active Member

    I've got some ikers.... 15691809822681979255344784263973.jpg 15691810335674448993973200744964.jpg
     
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  11. Paul_62

    Paul_62 Just takin' it one day at a time

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  12. mikenoodle

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  13. Paul_62

    Paul_62 Just takin' it one day at a time

    Both of them I believe...
     
  14. Ike Skywalker

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  15. Ike Skywalker

    Ike Skywalker Well-Known Member

    Latest registry upgrade...

    1971-S Eisenhower PCGS MS65 Peg Leg FS-401 slab.jpg
     
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