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TLS5933 Pillar of the Community United States 1703 Posts	Posted 01/22/2007 7:37 pm I have been picking up a few Franklin's lately cause the price seems to be rising fast for some reason.I can't even begin to guess where this would grade.I know its a Proof but how high? Report this Post to the Staff

bboudrot Valued Member Canada 61 Posts	Posted 01/22/2007 8:16 pm I'd say MS65-66 Report this Post to the Staff
Irishraider Pillar of the Community United States 1454 Posts	Posted 01/22/2007 10:58 pm I can't tell if there is lint or if they are hits or scratches, etc. If I had to place a grade on it and consider the above as lint then I would say PF-69. It is a really nice looking proof. If it isn't lint then I may have to change my grade a point or two. Report this Post to the Staff
TLS5933 Pillar of the Community United States 1703 Posts	Posted 01/22/2007 11:05 pm Irish, The seller said PF69 also but I always take what sellers say with a grain of salt. but its good to hear you give the same. Whats with Franklins lately,they have been rocketing. Report this Post to the Staff
Irishraider Pillar of the Community United States 1454 Posts	Posted 01/22/2007 11:37 pm I think it has alot to do with supply and demand. For quite a few of the years there weren't really that many minted if you think about it and nobody really knows how many were melted down in the 80's. As I am getting close to completing my MS-63+ set (only 7 more to go and they are the toughest ones) I am finding it hard to win an auction for anything less than $40 and I know when I get down to the last 2 or 3 they will be upwards of $80 and more. Lots of people going after the Franklins these days. Everybody better get them while they can. Report this Post to the Staff
shatsi Pillar of the Community United States 1540 Posts	Posted 01/22/2007 11:55 pm Nice Franklin. I too noticed that price have increased for Franklins. They're been sleepers for a while now, prices were low and the talk has been that lot of collectors are starting to put Franklin sets together. Demand has increased. Report this Post to the Staff
texasmick Pillar of the Community United States 751 Posts	Posted 01/23/2007 12:15 am I don't know how to grade it, but that might be the prettiest non-cameo proof Franklin I've seen. Puts my sorry specimens to shame. Don't just take my word for it, but I think a couple shots with that anti-dust air-in-a-can stuff would get the lint off. Definitely don't blow on it, as you could spray it with spittle. Report this Post to the Staff
TLS5933 Pillar of the Community United States 1703 Posts	Posted 01/23/2007 05:56 am Thanks tm, now if was just a double die. Report this Post to the Staff
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