Two New Eisenhower Dollar Variety Discoveries

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stewart Pillar of the Community United States 1126 Posts	Posted 10/31/2010 4:35 pm I have had the good fortune to witness and follow the discovery of two new Eisenhower dollar Varieties in the last few weeks. And the better fortune of finding the Second Known Specimens of both varieties in the same day. First is the 1972 S 40% Silver Eisenhower with Die Trails Discovered by Brian Vaile of the Ike Group. And the second is the discovery of the 1974 S Proof Cuni-Clad Eisenhower with a Micro "S" of which there is a twin the 1974 S Proof Silver Micro "S" being a 1 die coin variety with an estimated mintage of only 10,000 It was found the both coins were struck with the same die. The Cuni-Clad Micro "S" was discovered also by Brian Vaile and confirmed by John A. Wexler. Below are the pictures of the second known specimens of both varieties found by myself in the same day. while looking through my safe for the Cuni-Clad Micro "S" I came across the 1972 S with Die Trails That was definitely a day to remember. I just wanted to share with the group at large to let everyone know new Ike varieties are being discovered all the time by regular collectors. Terry 1974 S Cuni-Clad Proof Micro "S" 1972 S Eisenhower with Die Trails Report this Post to the Staff

TheScottyTurner New Member United States 30 Posts	Posted 10/31/2010 5:19 pm Very nice find! It's nice to see casual collectors finding such nice oddities, good job. Report this Post to the Staff
chuckster 125 Pillar of the Community United States 4113 Posts	Posted 10/31/2010 7:53 pm Congrats Terry! Beautiful Ike'S!! Report this Post to the Staff
Bryan1315 Bedrock of the Community United States 14454 Posts	Posted 10/31/2010 8:22 pm seems like October was a heck of a discovery month all throughout US coinage. This month these two were discovered and there was a error 8TF Morgan dollar found in the smithsonian and then the Morgan I discovered where not another of the type had been found in 45 years, I am sure there are others I can't think of right now. I bet we see allot of months go by before we see this many major discoveries in one month as we have seen in October 2010 again Report this Post to the Staff
stewart Pillar of the Community United States 1126 Posts	Posted 10/31/2010 8:23 pm Thanks Guy's It's a blast being there at the beginning of the taking off of the serious research of a series of coins and being part of it. I used to seriously be into hunting Morgan and Peace dollar VAMS before the Ike thing took hold. NOTHING like being there at the beginning! I wish I would have been there for the start of the search for the Morgan and Peace VAMS The purpose of posting these was to let people know that they are out there for regular collectors with average coin budgets to enjoy. I don't know how long that will be, back in the day Morgan's were not widely collected at all Kind of like the Ike's are today. Terry Report this Post to the Staff
Bryan1315 Bedrock of the Community United States 14454 Posts	Posted 10/31/2010 8:33 pm yeah I am no Michael S. Fey or Jeff Oxman either in the VAMworld, heck I bet before last week no one even knew who I was so its very exciting being part of something so big that can change the hobby forever. This was my first discovery also so I definitely know how exciting it can be Report this Post to the Staff
stewart Pillar of the Community United States 1126 Posts	Posted 10/31/2010 8:39 pm Bryan, I read the thread about your VAM discovery Huge Congratulations that is really difficult considering how well studied the Morgan series is Terry Report this Post to the Staff
Bryan1315 Bedrock of the Community United States 14454 Posts	Posted 10/31/2010 8:50 pm like I said it seems this October was huge for Discoveries all around the board. Think of how many people had seen that 1878-8Tf in the Smithsonian throughout the years and it finally being seen as what it was and then these two discoveries of the Ike series, just a very busy month for discoveries Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 11/01/2010 07:33 am stewart, congrats on your discoveries! I really like that trail die and would like to know the value of it please. Thanks much, John1 Report this Post to the Staff
stewart Pillar of the Community United States 1126 Posts	Posted 11/01/2010 08:05 am Bryan, October has been a very busy month indeed. it is amazing to me that there are discoveries like this being made. Never a dull moment. I love it. John 1, Mine were just lucky finds in the safe after learning about Both Discoveries being made by Brian Vaile of the Ike Group. Thank You Though. As far as a value on this variety I have not a clue at this point, They are so new that none have made it to an auction or put up for sale to establish a price zone for it. I personally try very hard to stay away from the price sheets and values of different coins, Not that I don't have an idea what different coins are worth. It is just not my focus. I leave the establishing of value to my son or future grand kids. I tend focus more closely on the rarity scale of a given coin and the 72 S with die trails is up to a population of 6 at this time. Brian Vaile's Discovery specimen, My second find specimen. and one other member of the Ike Group found 4 in one batch the other day. Terry Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187950 Posts	Posted 11/01/2010 2:09 pm Very interesting month indeed. I am beginning to rethink my reluctance to become a variety collector, especially since my favourite series (the Eisenhower dollar) has more than a handful of them now. 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
stewart Pillar of the Community United States 1126 Posts	Posted 11/14/2010 6:36 pm Jbuck, Me thinks that you would not regret the decision to start collecting the Varieties It reminds me of treasure hunting right at my desk. Terry Report this Post to the Staff
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