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Valued Member
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  Not sure why my father has two 1955s in his book, maybe high grade. *** Moved by Staff to a more appropriate forum. ***
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Pillar of the Community
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Not sure about the top one, but the bottom is a "bugs bunny", and is a somewhat desirable variety. And was quite popular at one time. That may be why he had two.
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Valued Member
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I have tried to see the 'bugs' and I am just not seeing it. Can someone explain it to a newb like me?
Thank you!
-Jay
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Pillar of the Community
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the mouth area has what appears to be two "rabbit teeth".....AKA Bugs Bunny
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Valued Member
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I see, I does look rather funny. What would the two coins grade, and is Bugs Bunny worth anything.
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Forum Dad
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Pillar of the Community
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To grade it accurately we need to see the reverse. Especially to determine if it has "full bell lines"; which bring a premium.
In general the 55 is a better date, and any Bugs Bunny is a desirable coin. Having said that; right now is not the time to see Franklins. With so many coins coming out to be melted there is a glut of really nice Franklins on the market.
In my market for an average (ms 63) 1955, Bugs Bunny Franklin; I usually pay about 20$. Most BU Franklins around here go for about 12$ to 16$. Not counting the better dates; 48 s/d, 49 s/d, ect.
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Pillar of the Community
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If I remember correctly, weren't the two other areas the die clashes were found on the 55s and 53s? I remember seeing die clashed just below his nose and below his chin. I can't remember who presented them but I'm still looking for those two. I found two great BB coins (below his upper lip) at the Richmond Coin Show one year.
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Pillar of the Community
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so thats what the Bugs Bunny looks like. :)
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Bedrock of the Community
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Here's a couple photos that help you understand what you are looking at on the "Bugs" half.   |
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Pillar of the Community
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These are cool pictures. Indian, How did you do that?
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Pillar of the Community
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It is great he had one normal and one bugs bunny.
Are you going to complete the rest of the set then?
Without seeing the reverse, they look to be around AU.
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Valued Member
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Cool, thanks for elaborating on the bugs variation. Though they look more like vampire teeth (in bad need of orthodontia hardware) to me!
-Jay
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