1955 P Benjamin Franklin Half Dollar 2 2

[Mr.Bill347]

Does anyone thin this is a true "Bugs Bunny" error with Fully Separated Bell Lines. Seller stated :

1955-p Franklin Half. Error. "Bugs Bunny" 100% FSHBLs. BU 

[Greenstang]

Hafta say that I don’t quite agree with the sellers description.

[Mr.Bill347]

One more view. Can someone else ring in on this. I can return it if it doesn't seem like the real thing.

Thanks

Bill

Edited March 3, 2022 by Mr.Bill347
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[JT2]

This does not look remote simalar to the one i have.  the "Buggs Bunny" effect came from die clash that causes a buck tooth look to the front of bens mouth

[Mr.Bill347]

Thanks guys, bought from The consignment Hub on Ebay. This is the 2nd time and last time that I have been Disappointed by them. Returning the coin. 

[Coinbuf]

Not a "Buggs Bunny" variety for sure, and while perhaps technically a BU it's a low end BU or AU slider.   There was a good discussion on the PCGS forum about UNC vs AU grading for the Franklin series just yesterday, I have included a link to that thread as it might be of interest to you @Mr.Bill347.

UNC or AU

[JKK]

The seller is either dumb enough or dishonest enough to call it a Bugs Bunny when it is manifestly not. Therefore, he's dumb or dishonest enough to pretend it's FBL. And of course he imagines it's uncirculated. Why doesn't he also advertise it as a cure for cancer and scabies? This seller belongs on one's personal blacklist (everyone needs one of those).

[Mr.Bill347]

On 3/3/2022 at 12:59 PM, Coinbuf said:

Not a "Buggs Bunny" variety for sure, and while perhaps technically a BU it's a low end BU or AU slider.   There was a good discussion on the PCGS forum about UNC vs AU grading for the Franklin series just yesterday, I have included a link to that thread as it might be of interest to you @Mr.Bill347.

UNC or AU

 

On 3/3/2022 at 1:16 PM, JKK said:

The seller is either dumb enough or dishonest enough to call it a Bugs Bunny when it is manifestly not. Therefore, he's dumb or dishonest enough to pretend it's FBL. And of course he imagines it's uncirculated. Why doesn't he also advertise it as a cure for cancer and scabies? This seller belongs on one's personal blacklist (everyone needs one of those).

Thank You both! Like the article states, Franklins are very difficult to judge by pictures.., You guys saved me $30. Im going to try to find a graded example.

[JKK]

The real BB looks more like a vampire effect. Like wise old Ben has been out preying on the living.

[tj96]

More then once, I've asked the sellers on eBay and other selling sites for better pictures of the exact area on the coins I'm interested in seeing.  Most usually comply. When they do, they usually send me the pictures thru the PM system.  Which means other buyers don't see them and the advantage goes to me. 

If not, I move on. 

Edited March 4, 2022 by tj96

[The Neophyte Numismatist]

you want to be looking for this:

[tj96]

On 3/3/2022 at 3:04 PM, The Neophyte Numismatist said:

you want to be looking for this:

Exactly!

[tj96]

http://www.franklinlover.yolasite.com/bugs-bunny.php

[RWB]

The OP's coin is not a "Bugs Bunny" or even an "Elmer Fudd."

[DWLange]

Here's a better example still, from NGC's VarietyPlus website:

https://www.ngccoin.com/variety-plus/united-states/half-dollars/franklin-half-dollars-1948-1963/816740/