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Little story behind this coin. I bought some groceries over the weekend, and asked the girl if she would give me my change in "change". Several people in line behind me, so I just put my change in my pocket. Finally got around to checking it today. I was surprised to find a half in it, and, not just any half, but a Franklin. Can't recall the last time I got a Kennedy in change, and a Franklin.....that just doesn't happen. Now, I've never had one before, but I believe this one is a 1955 "Bugs Bunny" Franklin. It appears to be in pretty good shape for having come out of a cash drawer. Quite a bit of the mint luster left, as well as decent details. It's got some kind of gunk in the hair, and I'm giving some thought to a good soak in acetone to see if it will come off the coin. This is one of those finds that gives you that "feel good" feeling, and I wanted to share it with y'all. Ralph Image:  1955 Bugs Bunny.jpg56.83 KB Image: 1955 Bugs Bunny Reverse.jpg57.46 KB |
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I don't see it my friend sorry , I am looking for the buck teeth but dont see it
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Jim, As I said, I didn't know if it was aone or not. Took a little closer scan of the face - there's something hangin' around down there below his nose  Also included a pic from ebay of one that's being auctioned off as a 1955 Franklin "Bugs Bunny" - thought mine looked similar, but I've known to be wrong before. Still an interesting find in pocket change. Ralph Image: close-up of face.jpg7.85 KB Image: db6e_1.jpg15.95 KB |
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there is something unusual around the lips and chin, Maybe late die stage of the bugs or a filled die. Its hard to tell my friend I may be wrong also, I can regonise one (coin in hand) but with photos it is hard.
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Looks like Bugs to me, nice change find  For those of you not familiar with the "Bugs Bunny" variety 1955 Franklin half, the characteristic mark is from a die clash that was mostly polished off except for two marks at Franklins lip. Those two marks or "rabbit teeth", came from the feathers of the mini-eagle on the reverse during the clashing. |
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Well I guess I stand corrected . I am glad for you Ralph and I am glad I was wrong. good thing happen to good people. thanks for clearing that biokemist6
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that is the BB half. wow great find . dont you owe me .50 cents? lol
Gary
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sure looks like the Buggs Bunny I have so I will confirm that it is definately a nice find in change
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Man oh man what did I completely miss it!! Lol Sorry Ralph
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Very cool!! |
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Thanks for verifying it for me y'all. I was thinking it was a Bugs Bunny Franklin, but wasn't sure.
Having one is cool, but having one from circulation is even cooler! Pays to check that pocket change.
Ralph
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Cool find Ralph. I have a lincoln that has a huge booger right below his nose. I'd post pics but I can't get it to show.  |
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Cool find Ralph. I have a lincoln that has a huge booger right below his nose. I'd post pics but I can't get it to show. |
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A BIG BOOGER? |
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Posted 03/06/2007 4:17 pm
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