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1954-S Franklin Half Dollar

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Hey CCF, I picked up my first San Francisco Franklin for my Dansco today. It was $14. I think this might be my favorite example in my set! Grade?

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 Posted 08/04/2014  3:22 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add ksammut to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Nice addition!

Is it me, or does the reverse look like it is weakly struck or a possible Greaser?
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The reverse has a lot more detail in hand. The minute I picked it up I thought, "Wow! Those bell lines are strong for an S-mint." I'm not the greatest at coin photography (or any photography, for that matter) but the strike is quite full.

Also I noticed the toning seems to cover it up a little, but the luster is nice.
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I think my pictures might be able to explain the lack of replies after 100 views. Geez even I couldn't grade this haha.

I'll post better ones later. I'm at MS-63 because of the bag mark on the cheek. It would be an easy 64 without it, with very clean fields.
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Better obverse pic.

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I see three scratches on the field and the cheek so that would bring it down to a 60
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