User talk:RHM22/Archive 2

GA Review Morgan dollar

I have placed the article on hold so that you can address a few concerns. I look forward to working with you. Racepacket (talk) 05:56, 4 January 2011 (UTC) Congratulations, I have passed the article. It was a pleasure working with you. Perhaps you can help us in keeping the GA nomination queue short by reviewing a nominated article? Racepacket (talk) 22:12, 4 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you! I'd be happy to review some articles to help take off some of the workload.-RHM22 (talk) 22:28, 4 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Congratulations!

I'm sorry, I had missed the promotion. Congrats on a job really well done!--Wehwalt (talk) 01:06, 11 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you! This is my first big contribution to Wikipedia numismatics. I'm hoping to get it to FA status eventually. Do you think some background on the Panic of 1893 would be appropriate?-RHM22 (talk) 01:23, 11 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Oh, by the way, I was thinking about adding a section on the modern collector interest in Morgan dollars and their association with the "Old West". I know that it's true, but did you notice if any of your reference books say anything about the Western connection? That's probably something that would have to be sourced.-RHM22 (talk) 01:47, 11 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Numismatics

I'm mainly interested in currency (foriegn or domestic) that was or still is in circulation (or, at least, I found in circulation), though if it's becomes too common I'll lose interest. I don't usually contribute much here to numismatic-related article (I wouldn't know where to begin on writing or researching for them), though I'm more than happy to read and review them :-) Niagara ^{Don't give up the ship} 21:39, 18 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

If I knew I had something that a photograph of is needed, I would most assuredly contribute one. The only thing, so far, that I'm definately going to put up from my collection (eventually, after I've found sources to expand a bit) is a token from the Detroit People Mover. Niagara ^{Don't give up the ship} 16:16, 19 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

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Re: Television

Hi RHM22, I've seen a few Firefly episodes, and have been meaning to watch the entire season (unfortunate the show didn't go farther than that). If you like Fringe, perhaps you could help me create/expand the episode articles? I mostly just need help with the plot synopses and the production sections. Thanks! :) Ruby2010 talk 03:05, 22 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

No episodes in particular. If you have a favorite episode, you could expand its plot summary. Most of them need expanding (except for the pilot, Peter, White Tulip, and Brown Betty). Just if you have free time, you could give it a shot! Thanks, Ruby2010 talk 03:52, 22 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Hey, I just nominated Brown Betty (Fringe) for GA status. You think you could look it over and see if it looks ok? Thanks! Ruby2010 talk 06:26, 22 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for looking it over! I think it'll get GA status too. Ruby2010 talk 17:23, 22 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for American Arts Commemorative Series medallions

On 24 January 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article American Arts Commemorative Series medallions, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that U.S. Senator Jesse Helms suggested a new series of gold medallions that would make it easier for people to buy gold? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

—HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 12:03, 24 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Have you by any chance come up with an image of the Steinbeck medallion? I think it unlikely my image of Steinbeck in Pipe Dream (musical) presently at FAC will be knocked out, but it never hurts to have a backup!--Wehwalt (talk) 02:52, 20 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Sacagawea dollar

I could, but it'd do no good. The reason it is copyrighted is because the designer, who wasn't a US Mint employee, copyrighted it and then transfered to the Mint. You can still use the Mint's image, but it has to be uploaded here, not Commons, and have a fair use rationale. I could still do this for you, if you want. Niagara ^{Don't give up the ship} 22:39, 25 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Your welcome. If you have any problems with the fair use rationale, let me know. The Sacagawea dollar is mentioned at WP:PD as a notable exception to government work being in the public domain. Niagara ^{Don't give up the ship} 23:44, 25 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

I am not so sure you could that, as fair use is to be used only if it is impossible to obtain a free use or public domain one. Some of the users who deal with copyright might object because it is able to replaced with a free or public domain image (you might not be able to so personally, but someone else might). Of course this would be moot if the designs are copyrighted like the Sacagawea dollar (in which case, fair use is the only way to go). I also note that there are no photos of the medallions on the US Mint website. You could put in a request at WP:Requested pictures, or you could also email the Mint. The Mint might have some photos that haven't been put on the Internet or would be willing take photos of some of medallions they have on hand and donate them (automatic public domain). Niagara ^{Don't give up the ship} 16:36, 26 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

That is your best bet on the medallions, in my view, email public information at the Mint (or contact your friendly neighborhood coin dealer to see if he will permit images). Regarding the Sac dollar, I think a reasonable fair use rationale will fly; after all it is the subject of the article.--Wehwalt (talk) 16:57, 26 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Yeah, I'll try that for the medallions. I was reading over the fair use rationale, and I'm pretty certain that it'll work for the Sacagawea dollar.-RHM22 (talk) 17:49, 26 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Looks good. I tweaked the rationale a bit to make it more obvious. I also took the liberty of playing around with the design images in the article so that they are together. You may want to consider placing <small></small> around where you use all-caps, so "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" is "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA", which looks less like random shouting. Niagara ^{Don't give up the ship} 04:13, 30 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

If I recall correctly, the reason they picked Sac over Liberty was that the people who cared about such things did not want to replace a real woman with a bronze one.--Wehwalt (talk) 02:03, 22 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

How's this for a nice article on the Sacasuds!--Wehwalt (talk) 02:10, 22 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

The link doesn't work for me. What does it say?-RHM22 (talk) 04:33, 22 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

I'm surprised! I've temporarily moved it into my sandbox here but can't keep it there too long as it is copyrighted. There is also a page for the Kennedy half dollar. If you send me an email, I will email that to you. Are you sure you can't get there by the drop-down menus at the top of the page? Go to "reference" then "about US coins" then "coin types" and I think you could take it from there.--Wehwalt (talk) 14:55, 22 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

I found the article by Google searching for "Sacagawea Coin World". It's similar to the Coin World issue I used for a lot of the refs in the article. When I clicked the link, I just got a "cannot be displayed" page. I'll go from the site I found and get to the Kennedy page.-RHM22 (talk) 14:58, 22 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

I blanked your sandbox page for you by the way.-RHM22 (talk) 15:01, 22 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks. I usually use that page for reviews. I'd kill for access to the Coin World archives.--Wehwalt (talk) 15:06, 22 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Do they have archives? They gave me a free subscription to online issues a couple years ago, but I don't remember any archives. They would be really great! Same for the Numismatist. I can view the issues going back about five years and a few really old ones on Google Books, but not much in between.-RHM22 (talk) 15:24, 22 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Probably not online, but I wish they would make them online. Agree with the Numismatist, but Coin World especially valuable because having to write weekly gives you a blow by blow which is very helpful in writing.--Wehwalt (talk) 15:39, 22 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

That's true. They have a lot of minutia in those. By the way, do you have the mintage figures on hand for the 2009 and 2010 proof and silver proof mintage figures for the half dollar? I finished the mintages table for Kennedy half, but my Red Book is a 2010 and it doesn't have those details and I couldn't find them on the Mint website.-RHM22 (talk) 15:48, 22 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

50 State Quarters

Greetings, RHM22. I've stated a discussion of your recent renaming of the 50 State Quarters article. Feel free to join the discussion, at Talk:50 State quarters#Caps in article name. — Mudwater^(Talk) 03:46, 26 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

American Arts Commemorative Series medallion(s)

I noted you moved "American Arts Commemorative Series medallions" to its singular a few days ago, but undid it with a cut-and-paste move (which are fine, but does not preserve the history of the article). I'm assuming you moved, changed your mind, and attempted to move it back, but was prevented by the redirect. In situations like that, moves can be completed through WP:Requested moves. I'm going to request a WP:HISTMERGE to keep the article's history continous, if that's OK with you. Niagara ^{Don't give up the ship} 20:01, 26 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

No problem, an admin should be around soon to temporarily delete the article and restore it with the correct page histories. Niagara ^{Don't give up the ship} 20:17, 26 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

There's no sign of an image of the Steinbeck piece, is there? We've been searching for suitable images at [Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/Pipe Dream (musical)/archive1 this FAC] and I thought of that, though remembering you were having trouble with images. Any chance you came up with a ahem gold mine?--Wehwalt (talk) 12:56, 18 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

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Peace

Would it be OK if I took a shot at Peace dollar? I have the necessary refs I think. I may steal some of your background on the silver issues. I will be working today to clear up my review and comment backlog, now that I have a bit of uninterrupted time.--Wehwalt (talk) 14:49, 31 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Sure, why not? Let me know if you think my refs might have some of interest to you and I'll tell you what it says and which page number. I'll be excited to see how Peace dollar turns out - it's one of my favorite designs.-RHM22 (talk) 14:52, 31 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Well, I was afraid you'd like to do all the dollar coins yourself ... it will likely not be today, I have three reviews promised and comments to catch up with on my FACs. I would like to get two articles batted out (probably this and a R&H) before leaving on vacation on February 7. I'll still be online, but I can only take so many books with me!--Wehwalt (talk) 15:03, 31 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Oh no, not at all. There's plenty of articles to go around in the dollars category! Flowing hair, Bust, Gobrecht (maybe), Seated Liberty, Eisenhower, SBA, gold dollars and silver eagle. Add to those the possibility of commemorative dollars, which would be difficult to find enough information on, and there's an exhaustive amount of work to do on the subject. After Peace dollar, three will be done (hopefully my two will be alright). I won't ask you to write articles since it was my idea, but I certainly won't mind if you decide to! Ideally, I'd like to have every U.S. coin series be a GA or better, but that's probably not going to happen in my life time. It's too bad that more editors aren't involved in this subject. If there were half as much interest in coins as there is in inedible mushroom species, we'd have everything FA by now!-RHM22 (talk) 15:15, 31 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

We have a desperate need for images of classic coins in conditions that show them off well to accomplish that. I am hopeful that one of these days I will get to Colorado Springs or to the ANA convention this summer and be able to take images of the exhibits, if permitted.--Wehwalt (talk) 15:29, 31 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

That would be a neat place to see, especially if you can take photos! This is a longshot, but if you really need images for an article, you could try the U.S. Mints kid website. I think it's called Pocket Change or something like that. Obviously it's mostly stuff for kids, but I believe they have quite a few photos that may be free use if they were taken by Mint employees. Just a thought.-RHM22 (talk) 20:01, 31 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

The thing is, we need proof that they were taken by government employees. Often times, there is uncertainty, because the government can license or even purchase the copyrights of images. This comes up a lot with official portraits, since the best portraitists are often not government employees, the gov't contracts and then controls the copyright, and this may not be clear on the website.--Wehwalt (talk) 21:00, 31 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

I see the problem. It seems like we might be knackered here for the rarer coin types that people are unlikely to own. Bobby has uploaded a number of nice quality images, but he's obviously not going to have photos of the really rare ones. What about the copy 1964 peace dollar you bought? You should be able to use that in the article, since it's just a copy of a PD design.-RHM22 (talk) 21:06, 31 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]