Starting A Slabbed Set: Franklin Half Or Eisenhower Dollar?

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logantrky Valued Member United States 104 Posts	Posted 03/15/2016 10:08 pm Poll Question I am planning to start a slabbed collection soon and am torn between these two series. If I chose the Franklins, I would attempt an MS 64 or higher NGC set. With the Ikes, I'd attempt an MS-65 or higher PCGS set. I've read that some look at these two series as "sleepers." Do you agree? Were you in my position, which would you choose and why? Poll Choices Franklin half Eisenhower dollar Report this Post to the Staff

Bertensgrad Pillar of the Community United States 1192 Posts	Posted 03/15/2016 10:34 pm I'm personally drawn to the franklins more with the history involved and it being a all silver issue. I also find the franklins were generally minted more carefully or just their size makes them look better. You will have to pay a lot more to not have to deal with chatter on the surface ikes. I got to admit I am biased because my grandpa collected them from circulation, I like Franklin as a statesman/inventor, like the mythical art of franklins flowing hair, and 4 he isn't a dead president but was a founding father.. Report this Post to the Staff
eaglefoot Pillar of the Community United States 6326 Posts	Posted 03/15/2016 11:33 pm Certainly agree with those good points and I also vote for Franklins. I appreciate both and pridefully have both in their respective Dansco's. Ike was from my state and his place in history with ww2 is unassailable....BUT...comparing the two men is apples and oranges. Benjamin Franklin was one of the most facinating men of all time, as many of our Founding Fathers were. Strictly coin appearance, design, eye appeal and overall attractiveness....prolly fairly close in my opinion, but the edge leans to those beautiful Franklins.... (sorry Jbuck... Report this Post to the Staff
Bertensgrad Pillar of the Community United States 1192 Posts	Posted 03/16/2016 02:29 am Yeah I just feel ikes are just a little too modern of a coin and that Franklin haves are so far removed that through seem almost like a classic coin now. Report this Post to the Staff
Imthealphaomega Pillar of the Community United States 3210 Posts	Posted 03/16/2016 07:56 am I just recently finished an all certified Franklin half set all ms63 and up. I feel franklins are underrated and more challenging. Ike's are a shorter set granted, but you have many different types especially the 1972 type 2 which isn't cheap Report this Post to the Staff
T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 03/16/2016 07:57 am Give me the Frankie's any day over the Ike's . The Ike's are kind of boaring looking unless it's a PF-68,69 Silver issue, deep cameo . Report this Post to the Staff
muddler Pillar of the Community United States 7187 Posts	Posted 03/16/2016 08:43 am I like Franklin halves especially proof cameos. Report this Post to the Staff
GR58 Bedrock of the Community United States 11951 Posts	Posted 03/16/2016 09:42 am It was a coin toss for me ..... I do like them both. The NGC slab with the Franklin label is very appealing to me. Report this Post to the Staff
Darth Morgan Pillar of the Community United States 2815 Posts	Posted 03/16/2016 10:03 am I voted for Ike dollars because I have a PCGS registry set (see link below) AND because I like them a little more than Franklin halves. I actually spent Ikes as a child, so I have a personal connection to them. I have a Dansco Franklin set, and it contains a good mix of circulated, AU and BU/PF coins. Personally, I prefer a nice circulated Franklin half over blast white BU. I love that vintage, antique silver look they acquire from circulation. I think coin "snobbery" toward Ikes will continue for a long time, but I just don't get it. It is the perfect set for any collector, no matter what level you're at. It has a good mix of business strike clad and silver as well as proof clad and silver issues. If I were you I would do both sets. Doing both will open up more opportunity for fun. Buy a few Franklins and then switch to getting some Ikes- back and forth. It will keep things fresh and interesting. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 03/16/2016 10:04 am Do them both. For what it is worth, I have both sets completed in Dansco albums (though not at the grade level you aspire). You should do the Eisenhower dollar set first. My obvious bias aside, which includes the fact that it was my first completed set, I feel it will be the easier set to assemble. Once done, then you can assemble the Franklin set. I do not think you will regret having both. Lots of fun ahead for you. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
muddler Pillar of the Community United States 7187 Posts	Posted 03/16/2016 2:40 pm Not to mention toned proof cameo Franklins. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 03/16/2016 2:59 pm Nice. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
coinlover1899 Pillar of the Community United States 3058 Posts	Posted 03/16/2016 4:48 pm I clicked view results and now it won't let me choose Eisenhower dollar or Franklin half dollar, so I will just say my pick here: Franklin half dollars! Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 03/16/2016 5:13 pm Quote: I clicked view results and now it won't let me choose Eisenhower dollar or Franklin half dollar Yes, you have to vote before seeing the results. Otherwise, the results may influence your decision. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
logantrky Valued Member United States 104 Posts	Posted 03/17/2016 5:42 pm Wow what great responses! Thank you all so much for your feedback! Report this Post to the Staff
Earle42 Bedrock of the Community United States 10034 Posts	Posted 03/17/2016 6:18 pm I vote both at the same time. I love the Franklins b/c all are silver and halves just appeal to me. I love the Ikes because of the design, size, and childhood memories. Both series I appreciate b/c of the great men they commemorate. So I could not vote. YTou will likely enjoy whichever one you pick. They are both amazing series IMO. How much squash could a Sasquatch squash if a Sasquatch would squash squash? Download and read: Grading the graders Costly TPG ineptitude and No FG Kennedy halves https://ln5.sync.com/dl/7ca91bdd0/w...i3b-rbj9fir2 Report this Post to the Staff
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