So I'm Starting On A New Series - Franklin Half Dollars, But. - Page 3

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Dearborn Moderator United States 95740 Posts	Posted 01/08/2022 7:08 pm So I got a few more Franklins in today. They have some toning (which I'm not crazy about) but they seem to be in fairly nice shape. Some dings here and there, but not worn down: 1959-D, 1960 P, 1961 P/D, 1962 P/D, 1963 P/D I do think that each will take a swim in an acetone bath to see what will come off. 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 Edited by Dearborn 01/08/2022 7:43 pm Report this Post to the Staff
silverwolf Pillar of the Community Canada 3733 Posts	Posted 01/08/2022 8:20 pm beauty coins, some of them , could realize great results from ms-70, a few would not ..acetone will not remove any toning.. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95740 Posts	Posted 01/08/2022 8:28 pm Thanks, I appreciate your candor on these, They are beauties, huh? BTW, the bath is to hopefully remove any black deposits on them, not the toning. 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
TNG Bedrock of the Community United States 10284 Posts	Posted 01/09/2022 11:31 am I think the recent lot looks nice and natural. Be a little picky assembling or later you are going to be upgrading. Report this Post to the Staff
T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 01/09/2022 12:42 pm @ Dearborn , John I know you just started on Franklin halves but if you want to go any better than mid circ to low MS you need to be a little more picky with your purchases . Search for ones that have little to no facial hits and Bell hits . Forget about trying for FBL they will drain your wallet in no time . Because the Franklin half's bust and Bell is so much higher then rest of coin those 2 features fair worse to bag marks ,scratches and railroad hits . For me it's a tough series to make a complete set out of in decent condition . Set a standard grade for yourself and stick with it . Most of all eye appeal on all coins is priority .You don't want an EF-40 with digs next to a MS-62 with some luster showing . Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95740 Posts	Posted 01/09/2022 1:01 pm Thanks Tony! I appreciate your input. I do hope to get mid 60 grades, just not too familiar with the Franklin's yet. Your advise really points me to a good direction when out shopping. I'm not a huge fan of low grade coin of any denomination so that is my driving force here. I hope to learn quickly here so upgrading wont have to happen later. EDIT: Very glad you are back to posting again Tony, stay well. 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 Edited by Dearborn 01/09/2022 1:34 pm Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188213 Posts	Posted 01/10/2022 2:26 pm Looking good! 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
Dearborn Moderator United States 95740 Posts	Posted 01/11/2022 5:56 pm Well I got in another Franklin (a proof this time) 1962 (P) It only weighs in at 4.1g instead of 4.5g so it is a bit light. 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 Edited by Dearborn 01/11/2022 5:57 pm Report this Post to the Staff
T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 01/11/2022 6:34 pm John your killing me . Are you sure you read what I wrote yesterday . Now you buy a common proof Franklin in PF-60 to 62. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95740 Posts	Posted 01/11/2022 7:07 pm Looking back at the order, the seller did not send the coin pictured. here is a link to what I was looking at: https://www.ebay.com/itm/363663038636 I'm going to message the seller about this. 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 Edited by Dearborn 01/11/2022 7:26 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95740 Posts	Posted 01/16/2022 3:36 pm ok, a few more Franklins. (hopefully better than the last one - of which I sent back). 1960-D, 1960, 1961, and 1963 Proof: 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
T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 01/16/2022 5:12 pm I really don't understand why your building a circulated set and a proof set at the same time . To me this would be a waste of coin funds . Lesson today : Stop buying circulated Frankies ! And stick with the Proofs PF-66-68 . Cameo's would be nice . Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95740 Posts	Posted 01/16/2022 7:53 pm Well here's the thing, Tony, I already have the full series (except for 1950-1952) still in OGP. I'm collecting these now to fill a Dansco album to put up with all my others for showing. My OGP's stay locked up and hidden. I could be getting better specimens (and I should) and will in the future. But for collecting them one at a time I'm still a bit of a novice as to what to look for on these somewhat smooth coins. (to me - looking at the top of the head, it looks all worn to me, even proofs) That alone makes it a bit harder and then having to trust the sellers out there to give what they say they offer is another thing entirely. AS for my collecting pattern, I started at 1963 and am working backwards getting all 3 of each year as I go back. 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
Dearborn Moderator United States 95740 Posts	Posted 01/16/2022 8:01 pm I mean take a look at this garbage 'proof' so called deep cameo "PF 70" coin... https://www.ebay.com/itm/275098386279 I'm having to filter out all kinds of stuff like this. 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
T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 01/16/2022 9:09 pm Yeah I here you . Maybe they meant to say Deep Camel appearance . Report this Post to the Staff
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