1848 Franklin. What grade do you think?

[BLive1972]

Found a Franklin that was inexpensive ($20) and though I'd try my grading out. I'm no where near some of you, but I give it an MS grade, maybe 62. I can be way off, just let me know what you think and why. Be harsh, it's cool.

 

This coin confuses me a little and I'm sorry my pics aren't so good. I noticed that it still had a natural luster and some subtle toning, but at about 10:00, it looks like a finger print got in the way of toning? I don't think it's been cleaned, so would the oil from a print cause that? I also want to give this an FBL grade as I can see most of the lines in the bell. Agree? Thanks for your time.

 

 

I also want to give this an FBL grade as I can see most of the lines in the bell. Agree? Thanks for your time.

 

[BLive1972]

And of course I meant 1948 I'm thinking worst case, I overpaid by $5. I'll take a few small gambles on these until I can learn to properly grade, then focus on better dates/grades. My main focus will still be already graded until then.

[CyberspaceVoid]

MS63 FBL

[L1ncolnF4n]

It's FBL. Grade would probably be in the 62-3 range but the first picture actually makes me think it's been polished.

[coinman_23885]

63 FBL

[BLive1972]

It's FBL. Grade would probably be in the 62-3 range but the first picture actually makes me think it's been polished.

 

I can see what you nean. That could be the light and the angle. I was trying to capture the detail. The last image is from directly above.

 

Thanks guys.

 

 

[L1ncolnF4n]

It's FBL. Grade would probably be in the 62-3 range but the first picture actually makes me think it's been polished.

 

I can see what you nean. That could be the light and the angle. I was trying to capture the detail. The last image is from directly above.

 

Thanks guys.

 

 

That's what I had expected via the other pictures.

[BLive1972]

It's FBL. Grade would probably be in the 62-3 range but the first picture actually makes me think it's been polished.

 

I can see what you nean. That could be the light and the angle. I was trying to capture the detail. The last image is from directly above.

 

Thanks guys.

 

 

That's what I had expected via the other pictures.

 

Yeah, I'm looking to buy a decent camera one of these days. I've been looking, but the coin always wins!

[Raisethis2]

Look like an MS 63 - MS 64 Franklin to me in the latter pictures. It's definitely a FBL example. That's a nice coin for just $20.

[BLive1972]

Thanks for all of your opinions. I wanted to send it in to be graded, but I'm thinking if it's MS63-64 it's not going to be worth it. I was able to get a couple more pics and hopefully it'll help. All of the fields appear clean, but there are a hit under the eye, on cheek and a few in the hair. On the reverse; I think it's a super example of a FBL. Can you all take another look. If you think it's still a 63, I'll forget about it. Thanks again folks!!

 

[cucamongacoin]

63 FBL

[BLive1972]

Thanks!! I wont be sending it in.

[jerseycat10]

I don't know much about Franklins but that looks like a hammered strike.

[jpcienkus]

I'm new at this too, but think MS63 FBL. The line from lips to chin and the one from behind the eye to his double chin will keep it below a 64. Fields look very nice. I'd put it in an airtite and keep it! Great coin for only $20.