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1971-S Eisenhower Proof Missing Mega Island on the reverse in the Earth to the South East of Florida is where it is supposed to be. I was wondering if anyone had any thoughts, Theory's or ideas on this coin. Thanks Terry   Edited by stewart
08/23/2010 10:10 pm
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Maybe thats the island on that funny eye,,or not,,I have to check mine,never studied the earth that close,good eye.no pun
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Looks like a weak strike to me, but now I have to go back and check my 71-S Ike proofs. Hope I'm wrong.
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I believe that is the type 2 reverse.
Normal type reverse for the ike proof but not
sure if it was used for all proofs or not.
That proof reverse is the one you want to find on
a business strike 1972-P Ike as it is scarce.
I found one in a bank bag a while back.
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Indian 1: That's correct- the 71 S Proof does not show individual islands and it's this proof reverse that's the type 2- 1972P Mint business strike that's scarce.
The 71S business strike "BLUE IKE" has the islands showing on the reverse.
*If you find a 71 S Business Strike "BLUE IKE" with a Prototype Proof Reverse- that's a very valuable coin! I think only one has been found so far and its valued at 25 to 50 Thousand Dollars!*
Terry:
You coin looks different from the normal 71 S Proof- can you get a real good close-up pic of whats below Florida?
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08/24/2010 10:28 am
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It's a full strike. Note the gutter next to rim. Looks more like a worn die. Note the head on the eagle. It is mushy as well.
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Chuck, I took the shots of this coin a couple weeks ago and thought I had put it in the safe  Spent two hours this afternoon tearing the safe apart and no luck. I will have to start looking around my other stash spot's The best I have at the moment is the original shots that I made the composite out of. Photobucket tends to shrink them a little If you want, send me a message with your e-mail address and I can send you the full size originals. about 2 megs apiece. Here are the Photobucket size originals. Edited to add Coop, Just saw your post Thanks this one has my head spinning  Terry   Edited by stewart
08/24/2010 9:18 pm
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Thoughts? Yea. Everytime I read your posts about the IKES, I have to go dig out the ones I have and compare to your latest find. Honestly, I have learned alot about them from you and the references you have given in other posts. I have three new proof sets to break open this week to fill a few holes. Nothing unusual about the Ikes, but I still keep looking. Still havent found a "peg leg" yet. Keep it coming-I need one more thing to make me crazy!
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JPrine, Welcome to my Loonie Bin world I am beginning to think all of us dedicated Ike Nuts are about two new discoveries away from a padded cell.  I am truly glad I could help you get one step closer to a straight Jacket. I'll keep trying to get us all there. On the Peg Legs I have found that the easiest one for me to find is the 1971-D I hope this helps with the search Terry Edited by stewart
08/24/2010 10:23 pm
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Is that a die crack in the O in DOLLAR on the reverse?
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Waredu,
That is just a mark on the mylar of the 2x2 that the coin in stored in.
I wish it was a "Die Crack on a Proof" coin.
I have been searching every proof coin I own for quite some time
for something like that. And have only found 1 so far.
A 2005 Sac Dollar Proof. Ken Potter requested I send it to him.
They are quite hard to come across. Due to having to make it past tighter quality control for the Proofs at the Mint.
Terry
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08/25/2010 06:58 am
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Coop and Chuck,
I was looking for one of the 1883 No Cents "V" Nickels
and guess what I run across? Of course the 71 Proof
I took it out of a 2x2 and put it in an air tight last week.
Under a 10x Loupe at a certain angle you can just make out
the remnants of the Mega Island. Chuck (on e-mail) and Coop (on Forum) hit it on the head Worn Die.
Thank You Very Much Guys
Terry
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Chuckster, 71 S Business Strike "BLUE IKE" with a Prototype Proof Reverse. What's that look like ?
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Under a 10x Loupe at a certain angle you can just make out
the remnants of the Mega Island. Chuck (on e-mail) and Coop (on Forum) hit it on the head Worn Die. This has been an interesting thread.  I may not be new to the Eisenhower dollar, but I am to the search for varieties. Keep showing your finds!  |
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Great, Thanks for the link.
I never even looked at ikes (except for silver)
until just a few month ago. Made up a small list and on my first
bank buy of about $130.00 face value I found the 72-P type 2,
2 ea. of the type 3 72-P, and one 76-P type 1
Now I want the 71-S PPR :)
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