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Can you identify if any of these are FBLs?

Thanks,
Jim

1948D
Franklin-FBLs

1949
Franklin-FBLs

1949D
Franklin-FBLs

1950
Franklin-FBLs

1950D
Franklin-FBLs

1951D
Franklin-FBLs

1952D
Franklin-FBLs

1957D
Franklin-FBLs
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Based on PCGS standards (bottom set of lines only), here's how I see it:
1948D - Hammered strike but PMD to lines (see Red Circles)
Franklin-FBLs

1949 - Also PMD (glare prevents full assessment)
Franklin-FBLs

1949D - Looks FBL but photo doesn't include left edge of bell

1950 = PMD at red circle
Franklin-FBLs

1950D - Appears FBL

1951D - Fill in bell lines at red circles
Franklin-FBLs

1952D - glare and incomplete photo unable to assess

1957D - Borderline and unable to call due to glare.

Here's how I tend to evaluate FBL ... you have a tiny ball bearing that you place at one end of the bell line and slightly raise that end of the coin. With the exception of the bell crack, the ball bearing should roll from one end to the other without stopping or going out of the channel.

Hope that helps. NGC includes the upper set of bell lines in their assessment.


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Hi,Seated;thanks for the information. Take a look at the FBL standards on this website:

http://www.caccoin.com/reference-se...ference-set/
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I'll have to wait till I get home ... it's a "Blocked Site" from work.
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