Post an Eisenhower (Ikes)

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by Cascade, Jul 19, 2016.

  1. Ike Skywalker

    Ike Skywalker Well-Known Member

    Well, I just added a pretty nice upgrade to the registry set: 1971 PCGS MS65+. It's rare in MS65+ (Pop = 9), but there are still 97 in higher grades of MS66/+. It's unlikely that I'll ever upgrade to 66, but you never know. I absolutely love the rustic toning on the obverse and the "smoky" appearance of the reverse. What a handsome Ike! :D

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    1971 Eisenhower PCGS MS65+ GC slab.jpg
     
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  3. charlietig

    charlietig Well-Known Member

    Wow nice.
     
  4. dwhiz

    dwhiz Collector Supporter

  5. DrDarryl

    DrDarryl Well-Known Member

    How about an original Ike handed out by Ike himself...

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  6. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic & Eccentric Moderator

    Click the pix for more images and animated GIFs. :)

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  7. Ike Skywalker

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  8. Ike Skywalker

    Ike Skywalker Well-Known Member

    @lordmarcovan - the 71-S and 72-S look amazingly proof-like in the photos and GIFs. I love that glossy appearance on non-proof coins. Do they have mirrors? Can you confirm that they are PL? Thanks.
     
  9. DUNK 2

    DUNK 2 Well-Known Member

    Possibly the nicest Ike I’ve ever seen!
     
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  10. Ike Skywalker

    Ike Skywalker Well-Known Member

    Thanks! The possibility of ever upgrading this Ike is very slim, so I’m glad it’s one that I am very satisfied with. With the Ike series, eye appeal can make all the difference over technical grade. Believe me, some high grade Ikes are just downright dull and boring.
     
  11. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic & Eccentric Moderator

    They are, kind of. I can't confirm that they would meet a TPG's definition of PL, but they're certainly flashy. Both of those two happen to have come from @MontCollector.

    But wait ... are they actual proofs, and not just prooflike? I honestly can't remember! I think they're MS and PL - not PR - but ... ?

    Considering I'm the one who took the pix and made the GIFs, it's a wonder you can make out anything! :p
     
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  12. MontCollector

    MontCollector Well-Known Member

    Wow they do look nicer in your photos than I remember. As for PL I would say no. Neither coin has the mirror appearance imo. While they look nice, the 1971 actually has some of that haze that the 1971 S Silver UNC are known for. Now the 1972 is a different story, I believe this one is very clear. Both were freed from their OGP cellophane tombs by me though.

    I had a 1972S Silver Unc. Ike that has some of the worse MD I had ever seen on an Ike. I can't seem to find it now so I am thinking this may be that coin. If not my SS recipient got it last Christmas.
     
  13. Larry E

    Larry E Well-Known Member

  14. cwart

    cwart Senior Member Supporter

    Just one of my Ikes.... I think its the best picture I have of one. 1D1974S-08b.003obv.JPG
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  15. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic & Eccentric Moderator

  16. ldhair

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  17. Pickin and Grinin

    Pickin and Grinin Well-Known Member

    The relief on this medal is awesome, probably 3/8 of an inch.
    Weighs 52.8 g and .9999 silver.
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  18. Endeavor

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  19. Ike Skywalker

    Ike Skywalker Well-Known Member

    Registry upgrade..... and a fine one at that. :D

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    1971-D Eisenhower PCGS MS66 slab.jpg
    Yeah, the label is crooked along with the coin. Someone did a sloppy job there, but I can live with it. I guess. For now. OCD struggle...... :bored:
     
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