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The Real Liberty Bell: No FBL!

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I always thought that the Real Liberty Bell that was taken as the subject for the Franklin half dollars had Full Bell Lines (FBL). But guess what, it doesn't!

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That's interesting, who knew! And I bet Monticello doesn't really have full steps, either!
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What the? Any way. Happy Birthday USA.
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Another numismatic myth debunked!
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I just was at the Liberty Bell Center this morning and snapped the pic. Otherwise I would have never known...
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I do see the equivalent of a split planchet.
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Thanks for the info, and happy 4th!
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Good post very informative.
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So if you have a coin graded with FBL is that a mint error
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Good fun fact!
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Just read your conversations and I have several Franklins that have Full Bell Lines...Anyone else want to chime in on this?
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Forgot to include a shot of the coin I have so it can be seen best I can do still in original cell.


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