Two Coins - Same Grade, Big Difference!

[physics-fan3.14]

I just bought the top Franklin to "upgrade" my 1949 in my Registry set. Why do I say "upgrade" in quotation marks? Because the old and the new are the exact same grade, but there is a big difference between the two! The old one is great: accurately graded, plenty of luster, decent strike, interesting toning. But the new one - c'est magnifique! Booming luster, razor sharp strike, attractive, eye appealing colors. This is the difference between a "B" coin and an "A" coin. Both are accurately graded, but one is definitely "Premium Quality."

 

Top one is the new one, bottom is the old one. Both are NGC MS-65 FBL.

[WoodenJefferson]

I prefer the lesser of the two toned Franklins, but that is my preference anyways.

 

Agreed, this is an upgrade.

 

 

[SkyMan]

I like 'em both, but I do prefer the new one. FROM THE IMAGE it appears to have more hits/chatter, but it DEFINITELY has a better strike and nicer luster. (thumbs u Toning for both is appealing in their own way, with a bit of a nod to the new coin. Congrats on the pickup!

[Mark T]

I like the top coin .

[123cents]

I like the first coin though both are pretty nice.

[HiHoAudio]

The luster on the top coin definitely works for me.

But coins are like puppies, there is always something to like.

 

Even better, coins don't pee on your new carpeting...::

[FILTHYHOARD]

I'd be happy to own either one, but the new addition seems to have the slight edge

[rrantique]

The luster on the top coin definitely works for me.

But coins are like puppies, there is always something to like.

Even better, coins don't pee on your new carpeting...::

 

I agree. (thumbs u

 

[coinman1794]

Coin B is is actually a high-end piece, as well. I owned it for 6 years