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I viewed one of my 1972 S Blue Ike's this morning. I noted that the Earth has no incuse lines, no islands left, no islands right, just a flat, smooth surface under Florida.
Now, in order to get a really tight, sharp photo of the coin, I would have to take it out of the cellophane. I'm not a fan of that idea. Can someone offer an idea of what this might be (grease-filled die error?). But weren't these dies all freshly made and highly polished? Anyway, if you have an idea without needing photo evidence, I would appreciate it.
Sincerely,
Point Arena Man
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Pillar of the Community
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There are no raised islands on the proof dies of the 72. It should show incuse islands(lines), but they are not always the most noticeable, But to give you a real opinion(for anyone to give much more than a guess). Pictures will be needed. Also they often look much better out of the mint packaging and the original stuff isn't the best for them.
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I will try to take the photo. I appreciate your response. Thank you.
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Bedrock of the Community
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These coins can eventually have their surfaces changed inside those cello holders form the mint. Something that will preserve them very well are Air Tite containers. I have found its hard to put an Ike into a 2X2 b/c they are large enough its not always possible to get the edges to stay together tightly.
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My apologies to all who looked but found no picture. Here are two shots that show the smooth flatness of the area under Florida. There are no details, no incuse lines. What do you think? Sincerely, Point Arena Man   |
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After laying upside down, I can confirm this is the right die, Though it doesn't look like a particularly strong strike.
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New Member
United States
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Thank you Gincoin43, for your reply. Can you elaborate on your comment "the original stuff isn't the best for them." I've got a lot of Blue Ikes, all still in their original packaging. Are you saying I should move them into a 2.5 flip or air tight container? What about having the Ike in the in the original packaging and how that affects value? Also, are their grease-filled die errors for Ikes out there? I appreciate your help.
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Silver Ikes are only valued a bit above spot, I doubt it will have an affect on the value. If you were going to sell them, you would get more for the in airtights, Earle42 explained why the Mint packaging isn't the best. It's not as bad as the brown ikes but still. There are grease-filled die ike as well as most other errors, but there are not many error/variety Ike collectors.
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New Member
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All well said Gincoin43. I appreciate your feedback very much.
Sincerely,
Point Arena Man
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