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Valued Member
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I have a '58 64+, so can I have yours?  |
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Not a fan of this one's toning, still a great grade congratulations.
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Not a fan of this one's toning, still a great grade This one isn't for everyone. I have particular tastes for toning, and I liked the russet colors to this one. To each their own. |
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Bedrock of the Community
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I have tried, but cannot see toning as anything more than tarnish on a coin. Some of the amazing colors that come from just cannot make up, to my eye, the mottled and dark appearance it can give. I also realize my opinion is just that...my opinion. This coin makes YOU happy and that's what a hobby is all about. So a hearty congratulations on a great new addition   How much squash could a Sasquatch squash if a Sasquatch would squash squash? Download and read: Grading the graders Costly TPG ineptitude and No FG Kennedy halveshttps://ln5.sync.com/dl/7ca91bdd0/w...i3b-rbj9fir2 |
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Thanks Earle. Sometimes I would agree with you, but on something like my Morgan I just bought I couldn't agree less.
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A valuable coin, because it is so rare in this grade, and attracts attention when the grade has been confirmed by PCGS.
Would it have been more valuable still, with extra eye appeal (for some), if
it had been a strong white color, more close to, as if it had just emerged from the coining press?
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01/28/2020 01:38 am
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A valuable coin, because it is so rare in this grade, and attracts attention when the grade has been confirmed by PCGS.
Would it have been more valuable still, with extra eye appeal (for some), if
it had been a strong white color, more close to, as if it had just emerged from the coining press? Good question. A large number of Franklin collectors prefer their high grade or strike rarities blast white, as to see tje bell lines or such easier. However lower and more available grades (64-66) command large premiums with attractive color as the coin is otherwise affordable. Personally, I sought a registry quality example for the set, and as I am seeking to do it with as much color as possible decided on this example. The number of 67 with POSITIVE color meaning not black or grey toning, or watermarks are few and far between. I honestly expected to pay a bit more and was plesently suprised to win at the minimum bid. |
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A real beauty! I think the toning is attractive.
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I don't do much silver but this is an excellent grade and the color is nice as well. Congrats.
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We need to consume them regularly to thrive and grow.
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I don't do much silver but this is an excellent grade and the color is nice as well. Congrats Thanks! It looks great to me as well. Quote:
A real beauty! I think the toning is attractive. Toning when it looks good is beneficial. |
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My passion is for proof cameo Franklins  |
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Cameo proofs are nice! I want a nice quality DCAM at some point, but as I am trying to do the whole set with business strike coins I don't need one YET. After I finish this set I want to do a 19th and 20th century proof set so I will get one then.
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United States
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Really pretty coin, the Franklin half is one of my favorite designs, especially when it looks like this  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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It does look nice like this. However, my HONEST opinion on the Franklin half design is thus. It's too low relief. The obverse is boring and bland and the reverse needs higher relief. Compare the relief on the Franklin half to similar designs of the time period. The franklin is just bland. It needs more detail IMO. |
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Posted 01/27/2020 1:07 pm
