bill Posted June 9, 2012 Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 I met Daniel Carr at the ANA convention in Denver this Spring. He is an interesting guy and was helpful with my questions about striking medals, different finishes, and what can be done before striking versus after striking. It was useful to have a chance to discuss ideas with someone who has actually experimented with a real coining press. I have always been intrigued by a medal series he struck on his Grabener coining press that he purchased in a surplus auction from the Denver Mint. In restoring the press, he found a number of struck coins, medals, and coin blanks inside the press. The full story can be found in his web site, http://www.moonlightmint.com/artifacts.htm. After meeting Daniel, I had to have one of his commemorative medals struck using the blanks found inside the press. I selected a quarter blank or the 25 medal. 248 quarter blanks were found inside the press, 213 were struck and encapsulated by ANACS. An accounting of all the Grabener Press medals is found on his web site, http://www.moonlightmint.com/dc-coin_grabener_list.htm. A fun, numismatic related addition to my collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art1.2 Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 Bill that's a wonderful addition to your collection and a nice story. Thanks for sharing the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccg Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 Neat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedeadpoint Posted June 11, 2012 Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 Yikes! They auctioned off something (the press) made in 1986! I guess they really don't make them like they used to! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted June 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 When you think of the billions of coins that are made today, its surprising the presses last as long as they do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleBobo Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 I enjoy Mr. Carr's work. I have a few of his Amero coins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted October 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2015 It has been awhile since I posted here as I have been busy producing books, editing the TAMS Journal, providing daycare for my grandson, and other fun activities. I recently had the opportunity to spend a few days at Dan Carr's Moonlight Mint. I thought a picture of me striking a medal on the press might be of interest. Me striking a medal by Bill, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art1.2 Posted October 17, 2015 Report Share Posted October 17, 2015 Nice photo Bill. Looks like a terrific experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted October 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2015 How about an iPhone photo of the lower die in the collar on the press: Lower die in the collar. by Bill, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
constanius Posted October 17, 2015 Report Share Posted October 17, 2015 Great post and I really like the shirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccg Posted October 18, 2015 Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedeadpoint Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 Smashing! How'd it feel to have the freshly minted product in your hand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikaros Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 I have one of Carr's proof astronaut bimetallic dollar patterns; I would have loved to see that coin adopted, and there are several other designs of his that I would like to get -- especially the parody state quarters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted October 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 It was cool to strike your own medal. You are really just pushing two buttons requiring two hands (some distance from the press as you can see in the photo) so you can't amputate a finger. We each struck three; silver, copper, and brass. Over one day, we walked through the entire process from design drawings, to computer work, die engraving, striking, and antiquing. The entire process can be seen in my album https://www.flickr.com/photos/wdhyder/albums/72157653219554071 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedeadpoint Posted October 23, 2015 Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 The die engraving is the part that I'd love to see most in person. Also, great idea to have two buttons to prevent amputations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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