Grading my Franklin Half Dollars posted by JoeFerentz

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I bought a couple of folders of "uncirculated" Franklins and decided to build up a registry set, so I sent them in to NCG.

 

I am a rookie when it comes to coin collecting so it comes as no suprise that I am not too familiar with how to grade. I bought a grading guide (The Official ANA Grading Standards for United States Coins) and proceeded to "grade" about 65 Franklins. I was a little disappointed in that not all of the coins were UNCs, but I took out the five nicest and sent them in to NGC.

 

I received the results today and am somewhat pleased.

 

Here's the tally...

 

1948 estimated to be MS 63 FBL, came back MS 66 FBL (sweet!); 1949-D estimated to be MS 65 FBL, came back as 63 FBL (bummer);

1951-D estimated to be MS 63 FBL, came back as OBV SPOT REMOVED (drag)

(I didn't want details grading so I'm guessing it would be UNC Details - Improperly Cleaned);

1951-S estimated to be MS 63 FBL, came back as MS 65, and

1954 estimated to be MS 65 FBL, came back as MS 64.

 

Thought I had Full Bell Lines on the '51-S and '54, though. And what a difference a couple of points makes for the 1949-D! Was really hoping for the MS 65. I also need to learn to identify signs of cleaning.

 

Overall, I don't think I did too bad. Time to grade some more and send them in.

 

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[rockhobby]

Really nice Joe. It will take time but eventually you will get better, but all in all for your 1st time really nice.

[patrick gerard-migration]

good job. it take time and you started with some tuff coins

[JoeF]

Thanks guys.

 

If you need some graded let me know! !

[Mokiechan]

Joe,

You've got some talent there, I may be sending you some Franklins.

 

Later,

Malcolm

 

 

[Six Mile Rick]

Joe, As you are determined to collect a specific coin---- By all means purchase a few books on the Franklin Half and you may just become the grader and man of knowledge for us when we need advice later on.

 

Good luck on your venture.

 

Rick