Your Thoughts On This 1953 Proof Franklin Half?

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Vector Ze Valued Member United States 453 Posts	Posted 05/06/2026 1:23 pm I'm seriously thinking about buying this. It would put me a step closer to completing my Franklin Halfs collection. There are some small scratches. PCGS puts a slabbed PF60 at $90, and a PF63 at $120. It's a raw coin, but if I bought a slabbed one, I'd just have to crack it out. What would you consider a good price? Edited by Vector Ze 05/06/2026 2:24 pm Report this Post to the Staff

jbuck Moderator United States 187541 Posts	Posted 05/06/2026 2:45 pm Looks like a decent example to me. 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
Vector Ze Valued Member United States 453 Posts	Posted 05/06/2026 3:40 pm Thanks, jbuck I am hoping you or someone else can attempt to put a grade on it. The asking price is in line with PF60 (professionally graded and slabbed). So anything higher is gravy. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187541 Posts	Posted 05/06/2026 3:56 pm In hand may be different, but going by these photos, PR-60 seems a bit low. 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
Freespeech57 Pillar of the Community United States 615 Posts	Posted 05/06/2026 4:38 pm VectorZe, Proof coins generally and Franklins in particular are extremely hard to grade from a still photo. I do see some scratches on the devices, the bell and portrait, are there any on the fields? Greysheet (wholesale) lists the '53 Proof Franklin at $64-for PR 60 and $95 for a 66. "Retail" ( Red Book Quarterly) at $85-$130. I would keep those prices in mind if you are to bid. If there are no hairlines in the field, I would grade PR63 or so. If that grade is accurate, $68-90 if graded and slabbed, "raw," on the lower side. Hope that helps. Report this Post to the Staff
Vector Ze Valued Member United States 453 Posts	Posted 05/06/2026 10:49 pm I appreciate the information Freespeech57. This coin is available for $95, which is one of the best offers I've seen for an acceptable 1953 Proof. But, you've given me pause. It's still there, and I haven't ruled it out. I am less eager, though. I always figure it's best to sleep on it before spending $100 on most anything. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94666 Posts	Posted 05/07/2026 8:59 pm very nice looking half dollar! Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
Brandmeister Pillar of the Community United States 6451 Posts	Posted 05/07/2026 9:09 pm I am no expert on silver proofs, but I do see some speckling in Liberty and We. I think you would really want to see at least one image of each coin face at an angle to assess hairlines, dings, and discolored spots. Report this Post to the Staff
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