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Hello to all, I bought a few Franklin half dollars the other day and for a couple of coins, the weight was off. The coins were all pretty much BU with very little wear at all. 2 coins were off weight by .10 of a gram, no big deal I beleive. But 1 was off by .20 of a gram an another by .25 of a gram. Since there is little wear, I'm wondering if they could be fake. I inspected and measured all the coins and they all look fine. «they all have a good ring as well. So I guess I'm wondering what a normal weight variance should be? Can anybody suggest what to do? Thank you kindly for your help |
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Valued Member
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First thing is to post some photos of them for the rest to see for you
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Moderator
 United States
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I think the weight variances with the Franklin half dollars were not as strict as today. They may be within tolerances. But pictures would help.  Edited by Fuzzy317
09/23/2011 04:53 am
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Bedrock of the Community
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Welcome to CF!
I don't think anyone would fake these....but you never know. If they have the silver ring, I'd say you're good. I love that sound!
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Thanks to all! I will try to get some pics up shortly. @conder101...Tolerance on the Franklin half was +/- .259 grams. were would find such info or is it just experience. Thanks for all the help and welcomes. |
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Canada
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This was the worst coin by weight, 12.27g! Hope the picture quality is ok. Thanks again to all, the help is much appreciated.   |
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United States
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I would say you have a nice looking and real Franklin half. The weight is within tolerances. |
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Canada
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For future info, were would I go about to find the weight tolerence for other coins?
Thanks again all
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Bedrock of the Community
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I do not know of any online source but tolerances for all US denominations are listed in the Official Price Guide to Mint Errors 7th Ed. by Alan Herbert.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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This 1962 Franklin looks like a proof to me. My first thought was the writing on the bell was too weak. Then I looked at my proof Franklins and the writing was weak on those also. It looks real to me.
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Nice proof coin. I would snag that baby in a heartbeat.
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