Reverse Proof Franklin Half Dollar

Are you saying that a brilliant proof Franklin can be turned into a cameo proof?

I take offense to you saying that there is no way my AG03 Ike is real. They don't have to circulate. I've got one I've been carrying as a pocket piece for 4 years now. When I started carrying it, It was probably XF45-AU50. Today? I'd call it a 25-30, and that may be a touch generous. That, a Morgan ('21), a '92 Columbian, and a Stone Mountain are my every day pocket pieces. CuNi coins do wear, it just takes longer, much longer, than their silver counterparts. In the four years I've had my Ike with me, I've swapped out one Morgan, one Peace, a 40% Kennedy, and a Franklin.

I'd appreciate it if you would edit your post and remove your accusations of me committing what essentially constitutes fraud. I, and anybody else who carries a pocket piece, should take it as a personal insult to the labor we put into creating these pieces. Just because you fancy yourself as an amateur coin doctor doesn't mean that others here engage in such pathetic practices and would manipulate coins in such a manner, regardless of whatever potential profits are to be had. I carry pocket pieces as a homage to my grandfather, who carried three silver dollars with him every day for 25 years. They were buried with him, so smooth that you couldn't even tell what they were. He also carried an Ike dollar for the last 15 years of his life ('71-'86). I know of no images of it, my grandmother told me that you could still see the year on it, but it was quite well worn.

As someone who has owned and collects lowball Ikes, I find your arrogance astounding, considering you've probably never even carried a couple Ikes around for even a month just to see what happens.


PS; Coins thrown into rock tumblers exhibit a certain tell that I won't get into details about, but I can spot them with a fair amount of ease, and so can any other legit lowball collector who knows what they're looking for.

You said collectors open themselves up to fraud, then specifically pointed out an AG03 Ike... which I just posted today. That's not a coincidence and while your point may not have been to accuse me of fraud, that certainly is the end result.

I challenge you to carry a few ikes in your pocket for a few years and see what happens. I'll even send you a pair of nice VF pieces to prove my point, free of charge.

I will not argue issues of worn coins or fantasy coins but I do like a cameo proof Franklin.

Let me see what I can do .... to make that seem less accusatory Fade. It really wasn't my intention...whereas your barbs were intended to hurt ... but I'll not ask you to remove them for one reason. It illustrates your passion for the hobby. I could make that "a fight" ... but its just too trivial a thing to fight about.

I remember back in the 70s I believe, when CoinAge or CoinWorld (I forget which) did an article, an expose' of sorts ... that instructed people to stack a bunch of pennies and smack the stack with a hammer to imprint the reverse on the obverse, or vice versa. While it wasn't their intent, that article resulted in a lot of fake "error" coins being out there. I'm sure that wasn't what they intended.

Chance

Theoretically anything can be done it doesn't mean itll happen.

Im sure you can get close to the look you want, it doesn't mean it wouldnt get a details grade though

I've already apologized for that. No need in beating the dead horse. My apology is sincere ... but it "is" that thread that got me thinking that, "here's another area that people will try to exploit".

More later...when you guys cool down a bit.

Chance