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Not a topic I know much about. There is a ding to the bell lines, but I'm not sure if that would be disqualifying. Just trying to educate myself.  Edited by otto
02/17/2022 7:52 pm
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I think those are full, some of the ones that I have seen graded as FBL have dings and nicks but graded FBL. That looks to be a beautiful half! I'm def no expert though
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some of the ones that I have seen graded as FBL have dings and nicks but graded FBL. That has been my impression - it qualifies, but to a lesser degree of desirability to a collector |
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@otto, can you please add the date and mintmark to the title of this thread? Thx.
"If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
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"The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed."
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Bedrock of the Community
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Is the lower rim edge even complete here?
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Pillar of the Community
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The two hits that break the lines make it a no for me.
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Sorry for being lazy, Spence. It's a 1954-D. Here's the whole reverse, Coinfrog  |
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I attribute FBL by the upper set of lines . Some people use the lower set . It's close but not quite full .  |
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It's a 1954-D. No prob at all. Having complete information in the titles helps when we are searching for something specific. Thx.  "If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
-----Ghanaian proverb
"The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed."
-----King Adz
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Bedrock of the Community
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Gorgeous coin, but I'm guessing not FBL.
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Pillar of the Community
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so according to this article one company uses the top lines and another use the top and bottom to designate FBL. Some graders deny FBL if there are nicks and gouges through the lines and some dont if the strike is sharp. https://coins.thefuntimesguide.com/fbl/ |
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Bedrock of the Community
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That seems to summarize the general confusion.  |
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Thats s nice looking coin, well, reverse of a coin.
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That seems to summarize the general confusion.  Bruce , you have a way of making a point with your comments.  |
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PCGS uses just the bottom lines, excluding the very bottom line since it's incomplete as part of the design. NGC just says "all the horizontal lines on the bell must be distinct." The coin must grade MS 60 and there must be no break in the continuity of the lines. Although generally designed to denote the strength of the strike, rather than the condition of the coin, I think the dings on the left of the bell would clearly disqualify this from FBL status. Pity, because otherwise looks like a strong candidate. https://www.PCGS.com/news/tips-from...-room-part-4 |
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