1948 Franklin

[furham-migration]

Help on a possible grade on this Franklin would be greatly appreciated.

 

 

[MarkFeld]

It looks like an AU example to me.

[furham-migration]

Thanks Mark, I value your opinion.

[nater222-migration]

It looks like an AU example to me.

Not that Mark needs a +1 but, +1

[BillJones]

I'd grade it AU-55. It is toned but has virtual mint sharpness with just a hint of a rub.

[physics-fan3.14]

Yup, high AU.

[furham-migration]

Thanks Bill and Jason. I highly value your opinions.

[coinman_23885]

55

[Raisethis2]

I agree with AU, these are usually exceptionally well struck but the lower curls in Ben's hair look flat.......meaning just a touch of rub. Even still, if the coin were to be uncirculated, that toning appears very unattractive and I'd be shocked if it graded better than MS 63.

 

 

[BillJones]

I agree with AU, these are usually exceptionally well struck but the lower curls in Ben's hair look flat.......meaning just a touch of rub. Even still, if the coin were to be uncirculated, that toning appears very unattractive and I'd be shocked if it graded better than MS 63.

 

 

If you dipped it the wear would be more evident. That is one of the challenges with grading toning coins. Sometimes the toning hides the fact that the coin is a "slider," a coin that slides between AU and Mint State.

[furham-migration]

You've got that right Bill. I was looking at one that was graded MS65FBL by PCGS and I could hardly tell the difference other than a couple extra hits. That's why I ask the experts.