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I have 5 4 Franklin half dollars and really didn't think of completing these, but then I realized they are a short series and shouldn't be too difficult to complete, (or would they?) Which would be harder to find and maybe more expensive to acquire? Thanks, mila_  Edited by Mila_cent
08/24/2008 2:07 pm
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In lower grades I have found every year (including low mintage years) priced as bullion. A set of circulated Franklins really shouldn't cost much more than the silver value.
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The 49-D and 49-S, the 52-S , and the 55-P will cost the most in higher grades (AU and Up ) but in lower grades (XF and down ) most could be had from a melt bag of halves. I am not sure any of them are "hard" to find, I suppose that would depend on what you are looking for. Looking for a 52-S MS-65 FBL ? Good luck ! So are alot of collectors, the 49-D jumps from $55 in MS-64...to $550 in MS-65, a 1960-D will cost you 16 bucks in 64....$160 in 65. There are conditional rarities , and some nice jumps in price if you can find the right undergraded or overlooked coin ! The proofs are relatively inexpensive until you hit 54, after that they get pricey- a 53 PF-63 will cost you $120, the 54 is $50.
An easy series to complete in circ grades, and not to tough in MS, but high grade, that's another story ! I have ...lets just say lots of them, probably three or four circ sets, one MS set, and many dupes. Just the early proofs (pre 54) to go, those are tougher. I will get the proofs as they show up in the shop, and I haven't seen a pre-54 proof set in awhile- that I wanted anyway. I like the Frankies , but I prefer my Walkers.
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Thanks InfiniteInterest, The only MS I have is a 1963D labeled as MS-60+ I bought this at a first time coin show visit several years ago, paid $5 for it. The other 3 were purchased elsewhere don't remember where. They are in a hard plastic holder - 1954p, 1957d and 1954s mila_ Edited by Mila_cent
08/24/2008 2:16 pm
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Junk Silver bins have these alot........
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Franklin halves probably aren't on the Hit Parade because they don't have a star. They don't have that one Key that's hard to find or is expensive. So the Big Guns stay away. And so you don't hear much about them and therefore not much interest is generated. I think the one thing it has going for it is that it is a short set. I really believe that in the future these sets that go on forever are going to become less popular as prices generally rise. It's then that the Franklins may get some of the limelight.
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Mila,
Definitely go for it! They are enjoying much more popularity today than just 10 years ago and I think that will only get better. The reason is exactly why you are considering this series ... they are readily available for a reasonable investment. There are no stoppers in the mint state set if you do not want full bell lines ... the 53-S FBL is a definite rarity. If you expand to proofs, the first four years are pricey 50, 51, 52 and 53. The rest can be had for less than $50.
I started my set years ago and am now upgrading each year and coin with a minimum of MS64 FBL. I only have the four proofs mentioned and the 53-S to finish. That 53-S is going to be tough and expensive. I have a PCGS 65 now but it's no where close to FBL.
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Went to my personal bank today and usually ask whenever I'm there if they have any halves. Teller said all she had were 4 so I took them. When she placed them on the counter I see one is a Franklin 1957-P! What a thrill!
I'm interested in a trade for one I don't have. In the 'trade' section. Pic is included also.
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09/19/2008 5:23 pm
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I got this 1957 Franklin from circulation years ago. This is NOT an altered scan, those are areas of red enamel paint on the coin! I bet some kid painted the whole coin red (when it was a common circulating coin, sometime before 1964).... This could be a new definition of "toning"...  Image:  1957FranklinRedObverse.jpg76.46 KB Image: 1957FranklinRedReverse.jpg89.84 KB Edited by DNA
09/19/2008 01:57 am
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I think that Franklin sets will go up in value. However, this is probably for the higher Mint State or Proof sets.
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Go for it! I enjoy the franklin sets I have completed
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Absolutely go for it. I have several such sets in Whitman Classic Albums. The only thing I don't like about such albums is they end with a few unnamed slots as if the coins were going to be re-made someday. So I cheat and put Kennedy coins in those slots. If you go to coin shows you'll find them all over the place for decent prices as already noted here by many others.
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Depends on what grade your looking to do, but the Franklin half is my first and only album that I'm completed so far. It was quite easy. |
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I put 1959-1963 proofs in the extra five holes  |
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