AT Franklin Half?

[jesbroken]

I wonder about this coin being AT. I am not a Franklin guru, although I do have several naturally toned franklins, but this does not look natural to me. But then what do I know? I would appreciate your opinions.

Jim

 

[Schatzy]

It looks AT to me. both sides almost look identical and that usually means AT. I would also look at the edge of the coin and see if it is dark.

[TJ'S Coins]

The colors follow the normal pattern for toning from the orange-brown-dark blue that is seen on other NT examples. Compare for yourself with the color toning template.

The concentric circles are what bothers me, they are almost too precise.

[MarkFeld]

If the color is portrayed accurately in the images, my guess is that it's not natural.

[Coindude]

If the color is portrayed accurately in the images, my guess is that it's not natural.

I agree with that very much, but I'd bet the colors are off. It actually looks to be album toned but the colors in the picture are bad.

[kryptonitecomics]

Looks AT to me

[James_OldeTowne]

I lean toward AT, but this looks like a scan, and iridescence scans poorly, in my experience.

[SkyMan]

It doesn't look right to me. I'd say AT.

[PCcoins]

AT

[CB2597]

What they said above.

[WoodenJefferson]

Hot Plate?

 

(not one with an element, but with a teflon surface)

[coinman1794]

Looks like strange color for the date, but I'm not completely convinced its AT.

[coinman1794]

The colors follow the normal pattern for toning from the orange-brown-dark blue that is seen on other NT examples. Compare for yourself with the color toning template.

The concentric circles are what bothers me, they are almost too precise.

 

Concentric circle toning is a naural phenominon that is highly prized, if the colors are nice. That's not to say this coin is natural.

[jesbroken]

Thanks to all who replied and I appreciate the info. I'm not really afraid of the coin, but I just don't like it, so I'll pass on the trade offer.

Jim