Grade For A 1948 Toned Franklin Half

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srs77 Pillar of the Community United States 3186 Posts	Posted 02/17/2015 7:26 pm I thought this was an interesting Franklin. It's been sitting in a very old flip with very old staples and I believe due to the staples rusting, the coin has toned a nice champagne color. While the pictures don't show it well, there is some wonderful luster on this coin. Would appreciate everyone's thoughts on a grade for this one. Thank you! Report this Post to the Staff

shermae Valued Member United States 259 Posts	Posted 02/17/2015 7:37 pm Coins like these are tough for me because I don't like toning in general, and even less so when it's uneven and spotted. Reverse could be a 63 except for some very noticeable scratches and hits on the bell. To me the obverse looks AU 53 but could be MS 62. Report this Post to the Staff
SsuperDdave Moderator United States 23522 Posts	Posted 02/17/2015 8:07 pm I quite like the overall effect, but believe it's the "normal" silver sulfide sort of toning. The darker dots would normally detract. Here, they're more like freckles and leave the impression of a coin which has been held for a long time. It's appealing. Grading blast-white Franklins is difficult for me, much less toners. All the same, the overall appearance of the marks make me think it circulated for just a bit. Report this Post to the Staff
Celticsoul Pillar of the Community United States 1566 Posts	Posted 02/17/2015 8:49 pm with SsuperDdave AU-58 because of high point wear and chatter. Toning looks natural to me. Report this Post to the Staff
Night-Hawk Pillar of the Community United States 1002 Posts	Posted 02/17/2015 9:29 pm Agree with high end AU, attractive toning Report this Post to the Staff
mailman28 Valued Member United States 416 Posts	Posted 02/17/2015 9:34 pm AU 58 as well, a lot of 48's tone this particular color Report this Post to the Staff
Jaobler Pillar of the Community United States 6390 Posts	Posted 02/17/2015 10:16 pm Very close to mint state but probably saw brief circulation as noted. It does appear to meet FBL requirements; the 1948 coins tended to be better-struck than many of the later dates. Pretty coin. Report this Post to the Staff
Celticsoul Pillar of the Community United States 1566 Posts	Posted 02/18/2015 06:45 am Sorry Joabler no FBL. The bell lines meld together right next to the bell crack which is typical. I have a similar 48 Frankie that everyone in the modern grading forum thought was FBL but I knew wasn't. Report this Post to the Staff
srs77 Pillar of the Community United States 3186 Posts	Posted 02/18/2015 11:31 am Thanks all... I'd love to see some more toned Franklins.... Report this Post to the Staff
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