1958 Franklin Half Dollar Denver Mint Multiple Errors? - Page 2

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Traveler79 New Member United States 15 Posts	Posted 08/14/2022 11:58 pm So you guys are telling my this isn't damage from the mint Report this Post to the Staff
Traveler79 New Member United States 15 Posts	Posted 08/15/2022 12:02 am This isn't mint damage Report this Post to the Staff
Traveler79 New Member United States 15 Posts	Posted 08/15/2022 12:08 am . And this is from another coin hitting it Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34413 Posts	Posted 08/15/2022 02:50 am @trav, thank you for posting close-up pics of the areas of interest. These are quite blurry so knowing for sure will be tough, but those certainly could be die chips, especially along Franklin's chin. As a general rule, die chips don't add numismatic value to a coin, which is why I am struggling with your comments about having an offer of $1500 for this coin. "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 Report this Post to the Staff
Yokozuna Pillar of the Community United States 4618 Posts	Posted 08/15/2022 03:06 am If you can take better, in-focus pictures, it would help. You are confusing your terminology. "Mint Damage" isn't a proper term. I think you mean it's a Mint Error. If so, the chin may have a die chip that has been called a 'Goiter' and that would be a mint error. The front of Franklin's chin seems to show PMD, but, again, we need better photos. The mint mark also seems to be PMD in the photos you provided, but better photos are needed for us to tell for sure. Making the blurry photos larger doesn't help. Your coin may grade a VG-8 or VG-10 so the value is going to be very low even if it is an error. Franklin half dollars dated 1959 in Mint State with the Goiter Error usually sell for less than $250. A few examples have reached higher prices, but they are in Gem condition and/or have Full Bell Lines, ANA ID: 3203813 - CONECA ID: N-5637 Clean a coin that may be worth collecting? Please DON'T! When in doubt, leave it dirty!! Report this Post to the Staff
lcutler Pillar of the Community United States 1657 Posts	Posted 08/15/2022 04:42 am It does look like it may have a die chip on the chin, but as stated the pictures are too blurry to say for sure. Die chips are interesting, but add little to no value. The mintmark looks like circulation damage. You have a nice, circulated Franklin half. Value is about $8.00, but the real value is as a memento of your grandfather. Edited by lcutler 08/15/2022 04:47 am Report this Post to the Staff
Kopper Ken Pillar of the Community United States 3402 Posts	Posted 08/15/2022 08:19 am Quote: Die chips are interesting, but add little to no value. KK Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188648 Posts	Posted 08/15/2022 09:00 am to the Community! 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
Traveler79 New Member United States 15 Posts	Posted 08/15/2022 5:01 pm Is this a betterclose up of that chin and what about the 1 in the date aswell not sure I'm still very new at this. But the 1 dose not seem right Report this Post to the Staff
lcutler Pillar of the Community United States 1657 Posts	Posted 08/15/2022 6:32 pm I'd say that is a die chip, just damage on the 1 in the date though. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 96250 Posts	Posted 08/15/2022 7:17 pm well hope you stick around. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
Yokozuna Pillar of the Community United States 4618 Posts	Posted 08/16/2022 5:28 pm Thanks for posting the new image. It helps! This does look very much like the die chip found on 1959(P) Franklin half dollar known as the FS-402 "Goiter" die chip. The sold listings on Heritage show 19 examples of the FS-402 that were offered in past auctions. While it's not common for die chips to increase the value of a coin, but this variety, sometimes called a "Double Chin," seems to be an exception as they sell for a substantial premium over Franklins of the same year and grade. I found one or possibly two1958-D Franklins with one graded by ANACS with the "Goiter" die chip designation. It's called an Unlisted Variety as it isn't listed by with an FS number. To view the details (no images) visit https://www.anacs.com/Verify/CertVerification.aspx and check cert# 6041954 The FS- number is used in the Cherrypickers' Guides by Bill Fivaz and J.T. Stanton, is used to identify and list a number of variety coins. If you have any other question about your coin, just let me know. ANA ID: 3203813 - CONECA ID: N-5637 Clean a coin that may be worth collecting? Please DON'T! When in doubt, leave it dirty!! Edited by Yokozuna 08/16/2022 5:33 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Traveler79 New Member United States 15 Posts	Posted 08/18/2022 1:21 pm @ yokozuna thank you for the information I'll definitely check it out Report this Post to the Staff
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