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Newly graded 1950 Proof Half Dollar (PF66) for your viewing pleasure.

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  • MaywoodMaywood Posts: 2,475 ✭✭✭✭✭

    It is pretty, but given the obverse fields/contact marks I'm surprised it graded that high. It also appears that at least the obverse die was over-polished as the detail under the ear has been reduced to "field" in appearance. That reminds me of some War Nickel dates which were struck from such over-polished dies that member @solid coined the term "Floating Head" variety.

  • BillJonesBillJones Posts: 34,305 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I think grade is accurate compared to other graded Proofs I have seen. If you want a really Gem example, you have go to 66 or 67.

    Retired dealer and avid collector of U.S. type coins, 19th century presidential campaign medalets and selected medals. In recent years I have been working on a set of British coins - at least one coin from each king or queen who issued pieces that are collectible. I am also collecting at least one coin for each Roman emperor from Julius Caesar to ... ?
  • ParadisefoundParadisefound Posts: 8,588 ✭✭✭✭✭

    ☺️ it was my viewing pleasure indeed! Beauty Half 🥰

  • 1madman1madman Posts: 1,524 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Would the coin benefit from conservation? I see spots & haze on both sides. Nice price jump in pr67

  • braddickbraddick Posts: 24,205 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I like it just the way it is.
    N pleasant kiss of light golden.

    peacockcoins

  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Very nice Franklin half.... Worthy of the grade IMO.... Cheers, RickO

  • RarityRarity Posts: 1,428 ✭✭✭✭

    Just simply beautiful.

  • cheezhedcheezhed Posts: 5,896 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Thanks for sharing.

    Many happy BST transactions
  • CryptoCrypto Posts: 3,738 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Looks like the Obv has some cameo traits (some mirrors and head contrast). The rev looks normal

    11.5$ Southern Dollars, The little “Big Easy” set

  • SanctionIISanctionII Posts: 12,285 ✭✭✭✭✭

    The Trueview photo shows the color of the coin very well. In hand the color is muted. Rotating the coin under good lighting results in different looks for the coin, including one where the obverse just shimmers in light reflected off of the surface.

    Contrary to Maywoods' comment about contact marks, the coin shows no such marks (or hairlines). What Maywoods sees as contact marks is merely toning.

    PF66 is a conservative grade for this coin and I can see it one day in a 67 holder.

    Thanks for your comments about this coin.

  • crazyhounddogcrazyhounddog Posts: 13,998 ✭✭✭✭✭

    That’s a lovely coin, Kevin.
    Thanks for sharing it with us my good friend👍

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  • jesbrokenjesbroken Posts: 10,134 ✭✭✭✭✭

    A most pleasurable view.
    Jim


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