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KurtS Pillar of the Community United States 5318 Posts	Posted 10/30/2008 01:07 am A friend sent me this Franklin half the other day. In hand, it's a very nice coin that seems reasonably well-struck, although I don't think it's FBL. Check out the hit of another coin's edge on the bell. The milled edges of this one are very clean. Thoughts on grade? Click to enlarge Edited by KurtS 10/30/2008 01:08 am Report this Post to the Staff

Morgans Dad Pillar of the Community United States 5604 Posts	Posted 10/30/2008 01:27 am This is a very nice coin, in my opinion mint state, I would say BEN would grade probably MS 63 . I WOULD ALSO SAY IT DOES LOOK LIKE THE COIN WAS STRUCK NICELY.I would like to know if you know if it was or is a proof coin? Report this Post to the Staff
SeatedNut Pillar of the Community United States 2797 Posts	Posted 10/30/2008 08:10 am KurtS, You are correct, it is not FBL but has an amazing strike for a circulation coin. I always pay particular attention to the detail in the eagle's wings on the reverse. This one has depth and detail. It started as a 65 or even 66 but the contact marks (numerous) will bring it down to earth around 63 or possible 64. Report this Post to the Staff
Jaobler Pillar of the Community United States 6381 Posts	Posted 10/30/2008 08:13 am Looks like an "average uncirculated" coin. With the various ticks, scuffs, and the hit and the reeding mark on the bell I'd call it MS-62. The strike does look somewhat above average but the bell lines are incomplete, so no FBL. San Francisco did not routinely start making proofs until 1968. All 1954-S Franklin half dollars are business strikes. Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 10/30/2008 08:42 am It would be MS-63 if not for the marks on the bell, I'll say MS-62 also. Report this Post to the Staff
KurtS Pillar of the Community United States 5318 Posts	Posted 10/30/2008 11:44 am Thanks for your grading opinion I'll say MS63 because most of the "marks" in the fields are luster scuffs--this Nikkor lens sees everything. SeatedNut--I had the same thoughts about the eagle wing detail, and Franklin's face shows a little more detail than average. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 10/30/2008 11:49 am Looks good, Kurt! 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
biokemist6 Bedrock of the Community United States 12437 Posts	Posted 10/30/2008 12:47 pm I will call it MS63 I still need that one and a 52-S to complete my Franklins Report this Post to the Staff
biokemist6 Bedrock of the Community United States 12437 Posts	Posted 10/31/2008 10:04 pm Kurt, you have mail Report this Post to the Staff
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