(1973)-S Proof Ike Dollar Double Struck on Cent Planchet NGC PF 65 RB 2 Known

  
Mike Byers is a World Renowned Expert on U. & World Major Mint Errors and an Award Winning Author. He literally "wrote the book" World's Greatest Mint Errors, which received the Numismatic Literary Guild's award for Best World Book. He is the publisher & editor of Mint Error News Magazine & Website which is widely regarded as the most informative and comprehensive resource for Major Mint Errors.

He was an ANACS consultant for Major Mint Errors and has written articles for the Coin Dealer Newsletter. Mike Byers and his discoveries have been featured on the front page of Coin World numerous times. Mike Byers Inc carries a multi-million dollar world class inventory of major mint errors, die trials and numismatic rarities. His extensive personal collection of major mint errors is being authenticated and certified by NGC and designated on the insert as THE BYERS COLLECTION. (1973)-S Proof Ike Dollar Double Struck on Cent Planchet NGC PF 65 RB 1 of 2 Known.

This is one of the most spectacular Proof Ike Dollar Mint Errors known today. Not only is it a spectacular double struck, it is also struck on a copper cent planchet weighing 3.1 grams and is one of two known. This proof mint error is the ultimate modern major mint error on the highest denomination and has survived 50 years in amazing quality and preservation. It has deep mirror surfaces with virtually all of the original red showing.

The obverse shows 2 portraits with the date from the first strike and the reverse shows part of the eagle from the first strike as well as other details. This proof major mint error belongs in a collection of Eisenhower Dollars or major mint errors.

Proof coins are struck by technicians who hand feed the blanks into special presses. They are produced, examined and packaged using extreme quality control.

It is very unusual to find major proof errors. A few broadstrikes, off-centers, double strikes (in collar) and off-metals have been known to be found in sealed proof sets. Proof errors are aggressively sought after by many error collectors. A very small group of Proof errors recently came from a collection that was auctioned by the State of California. Secret Service inspected and released this collection to the State of California determining that it was legal to own.

The State of California then auctioned the collection and it has been dispersed since the sale. Proof Errors are featured in my NLG award winning book, World's Greatest Mint Errors. Mint Error Coins from 1792 to 2000. Die Trials, Patterns & Mint Error Coins that are UNIQUE.

Proof Error Coins 1968 to 1980. Martha Washington Test Pieces & Test Dies. MIKE BYERS Dealing in Rare Coins & Fine Art for 40 Years. Mike Byers has been a professional numismatist for forty years. Gold Coins, Patterns and Rarities certified by PCGS and NGC. He has handled major coin collections and attends every major coin convention. Mike Byers was a consultant to ANACS for Mint Errors from 2000 to 2006. He is also the Publisher and Editor for Mint Error News Magazine and the Mint Error News Website that was founded in 2003. In 2009, Mike Byers published his first book, World's Greatest Mint Errors, which received the NLG Award for Best World Coin Book. In 2016, Mike Byers was featured on Fox News in an interview with one of his unique mint errors. Mike Byers is a life member of ANA since 1985, a charter member of NGC and a featured dealer/member of PCGS. He is also a life member of the Central States Numismatic Society and the Florida United Numismatists. Mike Byers was born in the coin business attending coin shows since he was six years old.

When he was seventeen, he issued his first coin catalog. He has been a Market-Maker in U. Gold Coins and a dealer in major mint errors. In 1987 he offered limited partnerships and rare coin funds. He has written articles for The Coin Dealer Newsletter and has been featured on the front page of Coin World numerous times with his numismatic rarities.

Mike Byers is a contributing author on mint errors for CoinWeek. He also assisted with the mint error section of Coin Facts on the PCGS website. You can visit Mike Byers and view his rarities at the ANA, Central States, FUN show and the Long Beach Coin Expo. Mike Byers also deals in fine art including Leroy Neiman original oils as well as works by other renowned artists. He buys and sells oil and acrylics on canvas and board, bronzes, watercolors and mixed media artwork. In 2016, Mike Byers was interviewed in a Fox News segment showcasing his unique 1970-S Proof Quarter that was struck on a 1941 Canadian Quarter. 2009: World's Greatest Mint Errors. In 2009, Mike Byers published his first book, World's Greatest Mint Errors. This book combines stunning imagery with the most accurate information available to provide anyone interested in mint errors with the latest information on mint error coins from the United States and around the world. Hundreds of spectacular mint errors are pictured.

Each error coin photo is presented in full color, and enlarged to enhance the smallest details. Some of the error coins featured in this book have never been seen by the public before, and each is described in great detail as to the type of error, the assigned grade, rarity and estimated value.

NLG Award for Best World Coin Book in 2009 for World's Greatest Mint Errors. 2009: The Coin Dealer Newsletter.

Mike Byers was the featured author in the October 9, 2009 issue of The Coin Dealer Newsletter Vol. 10 with a front-page article on mint errors. 2003: Publisher and Editor of Mint Error News Magazine & Website. In 2003, the Mint Error News website was launched, which was originally sponsored by Mike Byers and ANACS. Due to the popularity of mint errors and the magazine it is now sponsored by Mike Byers and several other mint error dealers. It is a website devoted to bringing the latest mint error news and information to the collector. There are now hundreds of articles with features, discoveries, news stories, and mint error related info from the United States and around the World. This website became so popular that a print version, Mint Error News Magazine, was created and is read by thousands of readers. NGC began certifying a few major mint errors from Mike Byers' personal collection.

These spectacular and rare coins each have "BYERS COLLECTION" designated on the NGC insert. (1928) 25¢ Struck on a 1¢ Planchet 3.02 Grams NGC MS 63 BN. Featured on the Front Page of Coin World Mike Byers' discoveries have been featured on the front page of Coin World. Mike Byers Inc is one of the largest Numismatic corporations dealing in U.

The Mike Byers Inc website was launched in 1999 and today it is considered the most widely viewed and informative numismatic websites specializing in PCGS or NGC certified Pre-1840 Gold Coins, Patterns or Early Type Mint Errors (Pre-1950). Coin World December 1, 2003 Page 53 Full Page Ad. Since 1990, Mike Byers has traveled extensively in Europe purchasing the finest quality World Coins. We specialize in Swiss, German and English rarities in the finest quality obtainable. Here's an example of a full page ad in the European Coin Magazine, Munzen Revue.

In 1987, Mike Byers Inc was one of the FIRST major U. Dealers to offer SEC approved Limited Partnerships / Rare Coin Funds. Our ads soliciting investors appeared in the Wall Street Journal , Coin World , and other publications.

Later on, many coin dealers followed our lead and offered Limited Partnerships as well. For over 35 years we have been Market-Makers in U.

Here is an example of one of our many full page ads in the Certified Coin Dealer Newsletter, which we placed over the years. 1975: Major Mint Error Catalog.

From 1974 - 1978 I mailed out over 25 price lists of major mint errors. My all time favorite was my first catalog which was photographed, printed and distributed in 1975 by John Devine (Lonesome John) from Newbury Park, CA.

It was a 26 page catalog containing the finest major mint errors with photographs, descriptions and prices. This Gold Indian Head Cent was recently certified by PCGS as MS 65.

TERMS OF SALE When Purchasing Items From Mike Byers Inc. All coins are kept in a bank vault. Prices are subject to change without notice and all items are subject to prior sale.

Seven day return privilege upon receipt. This item is in the category "Coins & Paper Money\Coins: US\Errors". The seller is "mike_byers" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

1. Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated
2. Certification: NGC