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freewheel Valued Member United States 123 Posts	Posted 03/30/2010 09:53 am I bought this coin as a proof but am not sure if it is. Both sides have deep mirror finishes that don't show up good in the photos. Thanks. The coin is in an airtite. I have included extra photos. The coin is so well struck that you can read the inscription on the reverse on the bell. Edited by freewheel 03/30/2010 10:06 am Report this Post to the Staff

biokemist6 Bedrock of the Community United States 12437 Posts	Posted 03/30/2010 12:27 pm Yes, it is a proof strike but I see numerous hairlines that may be on the coin or the airtite so I cannot give an accurate grade based on those pics. Report this Post to the Staff
AmericanMuscle Valued Member United States 101 Posts	Posted 03/30/2010 10:52 pm I'd say PF-67 to PF-68. It's kind of hard to say based on the last two pictures because they're really bright and some imperfections may be hidden. Report this Post to the Staff
eaglefoot Pillar of the Community United States 6326 Posts	Posted 03/30/2010 10:58 pm I'm seeing a REALLY BAD crack in the Liberty Bell too ! ..... Sorry.....couldn't resist ! ..... ... Report this Post to the Staff
Parklane64 Rest in Peace United States 2668 Posts	Posted 03/31/2010 04:34 am That's a crack to die for. Report this Post to the Staff
SeatedNut Pillar of the Community United States 2797 Posts	Posted 03/31/2010 3:19 pm I would offer PF65. Very few of the pre-59 Franklin halves earn 67 or 68. I believe the scratches we see are on the plastic holder and not the coin. I see some cameo on the devices, but not quite enough for cameo designation. I also see some frosting in the fields on the reverse at 2 o'clock near rim, off the eagle's right wing (your left) and on the obverse at 2 0'clock ... you don't want to see frosting/pitting on the proof fields. Still a very nice example. Report this Post to the Staff
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