I Just Completed My Franklin Proof Set
winesteven
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After having finished some time ago my lifelong endeavor of putting together (and upgrading over time) my various Type Sets (Dansco 7070 etc.), I started putting together a few different sets. I've shared with this forum some time ago my Two Cent set. I have now completed my Franklin Proof Set.
Hotlink to the Registry page: https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/half-dollars/franklin-half-dollars-major-sets/franklin-half-dollars-basic-set-proof-1950-1963/publishedset/205786
Hotlink to my "Digital" album: https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/u-s-coins/half-dollars/franklin-half-dollars-basic-set-proof-1950-1963/album/205786
Steve
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My collecting “Pride & Joy” is my PCGS Registry Dansco 7070 Set:
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/design-type-sets/complete-dansco-7070-modified-type-set-1796-date/publishedset/213996
My collecting “Pride & Joy” is my PCGS Registry Dansco 7070 Set:
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/design-type-sets/complete-dansco-7070-modified-type-set-1796-date/publishedset/213996
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Amazing set, that 1950 is stunning! Congratulations.
Your 'sets' of coins are always a pleasure to look at @winesteven
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Great set Steve. DCAM Franklins look very nice.
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Great set!
Your 1957 obverse has the 1951 pictured
Collector, occasional seller
Thanks. I’ll fix that when I get home later tonight.
Edited: FIXED! Thanks for bringing it to my attention.
Steve
My collecting “Pride & Joy” is my PCGS Registry Dansco 7070 Set:
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/design-type-sets/complete-dansco-7070-modified-type-set-1796-date/publishedset/213996
Interesting, it's the right image in the set list, just mixed up in the album.
I like that coin best in the set. Something about the late 50's CAMs and DCAMs.
Collector, occasional seller
Great Looking Set
However, don't see any "Bugs Bunny's"?
Distraction? Or degrading for your set?
Or just not desiring any varieties for this set?
Beautiful Set, dude.
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.That is quite a set and quite an accomplishment. Congratulations!
Congrats! I finished mine last year (not all slabbed, or quite as high quality as yours).I might start upgrading to get closer to your level if I can focus later.
That’s a really nice set.
VERY impressive set.
All superb gems!
The 1950 is SCARCE.
Your example is BEAUTIFUL!!
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Steve,
You have a great looking set. I'm still looking for my first Franklin. I have not been able to find one that I like the look of. Your 1956 looks really nice to me.
Congrats, Donato
Donato's Complete US Type Set ---- Donato's Dansco 7070 Modified Type Set ---- Donato's Basic U.S. Coin Design Set
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Joey - While I don’t collect varieties, my understanding of the “Bugs Bunny” Franklin Half is they’re almost all on Business strikes (mainly 1955) and not Proofs, but I could be completely wrong.
Steve
My collecting “Pride & Joy” is my PCGS Registry Dansco 7070 Set:
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/design-type-sets/complete-dansco-7070-modified-type-set-1796-date/publishedset/213996
Wow amazing set. Congrats on completing it! Always loved the look of cameo Franklins, gotta pick one up for myself some time the the future.
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Yeah Steve, you were right about only business strikes had the "Bugs Bunny" varieties. Except for one rare proof. 1961.
Thanks for teaching me. Did not know about only Business Strikes. Thanks
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--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.That is an outstanding set of Franklins. PM'd a question to you. Cheers, RickO
This is a great looking set! It appears the 1950 has satiny instead of fully brilliant surfaces and I enjoy when Franklins and WQs from 1950 have that look. Also, a few of the earlier coins show terrific die polish lines and I think that cool, as well. These coins look amazing.
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Heck of a set. Nice!
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1956 is THE YEAR for Franklin proofs imho. Some really nice ones produced that year.
"It's like God, Family, Country, except Sticker, Plastic, Coin."
@winesteven ... May I also add... That marvelous set gets my seal of approval. Cheers, RickO
Wow! The coveted Ricko Blast White Seal!!!!
I'll now be able to sleep real well tonight!!!!
Have a nice weekend.
Steve
My collecting “Pride & Joy” is my PCGS Registry Dansco 7070 Set:
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/design-type-sets/complete-dansco-7070-modified-type-set-1796-date/publishedset/213996
Great looking set @winesteven ! Well matched as usual. Thanks for sharing!
I commented on your set when it was incomplete back on
5/16/2021 10:37 AM by WayneAS
Glad that you have accomplished this milestone set.
Wayne
Kennedys are my quest...
Really nice set and congratulations on completing it!
K
That's really a lovely set. Very enjoyable.
Nice set!
U.S. Type Set
Really nice set, now you need a 56 type 1 and a 61 DDR
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Fantastic set! Well put together.
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Great looking set - so a key on a kite gets you on a Half Dollar AND on the 100$ bill! Impressive!
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