1996 Olympic Proof Canceled Die High Jump

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livingwater Pillar of the Community United States 2216 Posts	Posted 09/08/2023 3:44 pm There is an old post about dies, I made a new one. I've been wanting a US Mint die for a while. The mint has sold canceled dies a few times and others were sold as scrap then dealer sold them to public. 1995 1996 proof dies were canceled with an X which allows for most of the die to be visible. The other dies were canceled with torch or grinder leaving little or no design left. Those without design are not expensive. But the Olympic dies are pricey, have appreciated in value. The mint sold about 2,800 1995 1996 dies at $49 each. I just got a 1996 dollar die with the high jump, COA, die cap, bag, original mailing box. 217 high jump dies were sold. Mine struck 716 coins then was removed from service due to field spots called starburst. I like it, fun to have an actual mint die with most of the design, scarce. Here is pic. Below pic is link to YouTube video about canceled dies, an overview by The Coin Box. He has more in depth die videos also. NhS5Jz78x88 Edited by livingwater 09/08/2023 3:55 pm Report this Post to the Staff

jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 09/08/2023 4:16 pm Very nice! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34396 Posts	Posted 09/08/2023 5:36 pm That is pretty cool @liv. Have you thought about striking your own uniface specimens from this die just for fun? "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
livingwater Pillar of the Community United States 2216 Posts	Posted 09/08/2023 7:32 pm Don't know much about striking a metal planchet with the die and all the force it would take. I'm afraid I'd damage the die. I could use clay just for fun, let the clay dry to have an example. Edited by livingwater 09/08/2023 7:35 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34396 Posts	Posted 09/08/2023 7:56 pm Yes great point that you don't want to damage the die. Clay or wax seem like good non-metallic options. "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
commems CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives United States 12255 Posts	Posted 09/08/2023 8:06 pm Very nice! I bought one from the Mint way back when - mine is a Track and Field Silver Dollar obverse die. I've used it at multiple Boy Scout Merit Badge Camps as a visual training aid. It has worked well! Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved. Edited by commems 09/08/2023 8:07 pm Report this Post to the Staff
livingwater Pillar of the Community United States 2216 Posts	Posted 09/08/2023 8:34 pm commems, glad you got one from the mint and used it for education. According to the video some collectors tried to get one but were left out. The mint went online in 1998 so the 1995 1996 dies may have been sold mail order, first come first served. Edited by livingwater 09/08/2023 8:45 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94913 Posts	Posted 09/08/2023 9:41 pm very cool, I have always wanted one, Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
publius Pillar of the Community United States 807 Posts	Posted 09/08/2023 9:53 pm Sweet! You can see the (reversed) image of the die I have in my possession as my profile picture (thanks Admins!). I had it made, obviously. Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73747 Posts	Posted 09/08/2023 11:59 pm Very cool! Thank you for sharing! Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
HondoB Bedrock of the Community United States 24977 Posts	Posted 09/09/2023 12:41 am I see cancelled dies for auction on a regular basis. Many of them are certified by a TPG. They are generally fairly recent, so I assume the faces have been totally obliterated. Yet they sell for more than you would expect. Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures Report this Post to the Staff
livingwater Pillar of the Community United States 2216 Posts	Posted 09/09/2023 10:16 am Yes, NGC has certified some mint dies. They did so with the Fred Weinberg die collection which was sold last year. Some dies are on ebay. In ebay search line I typed " State Quarter coin and die set." Some sellers have them for $40-$70 range, nothing left of design, all the State Quarter dies were completely ground off. https://www.ngccoin.com/news/article/10067/ Edited by livingwater 09/09/2023 3:14 pm Report this Post to the Staff
commems CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives United States 12255 Posts	Posted 09/09/2023 3:56 pm I picked up one of the North Carolina Statehood Quarter Die Sets when they were available from the Mint. With all of the design mechanically wiped off the die, you have to use your imagination to picture it striking NC quarters, but I believe the Mint. Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved. Edited by commems 09/09/2023 3:56 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Morgans Dad Pillar of the Community United States 5604 Posts	Posted 09/10/2023 09:18 am Now We are Talking Collectibles, Livingwaters..... This is Awesome, To have been able to Have and Hold This Piece of Numismatics History, WOW.... Thanks for Sharing with Us...... Edited by Morgans Dad 09/10/2023 09:19 am Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15394 Posts	Posted 09/10/2023 09:40 am That's a really cool item to have in your collection. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
Toledano99 New Member United States 35 Posts	Posted 09/10/2023 10:03 am That's a unique piece to have! Sets the bar high(pun very much intended) for any other piece you'd want to add to the collection. Report this Post to the Staff
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