GRADE POSTED - 1950 Franklin half-dollar proof, just back from ANACS

TallahasseeCoinClub

Super difficult for me to pic due to scant hairlines that are reflected by the slab, then reflected again by the mirrors. At any rate, I got two things wrong on my non-certified grade. I bought this at the Tallahassee Two Day Coin Show last year only to decide later that it would not upgrade my run of modern proofs, 1936 - 1969. Thus it now sits in inventory .

Maywood

PR64 non-cameo. It's sort of hard to figure out if those are hairlines or on the slab, I assume they are hairlines since the slab is new.

Cougar1978

PF 61

Nice looking but seems lots of hairlines.

ChrisH821

PR62CAM
Unfortunate mishandling on that one.

johnny9434

Of 63 dcam

Maywood

Guessing the grade is fun but I wonder why your choice of TPG is ANACS??

logger7

It's good to know that proof coins can have lots of hairlines and still straight grade. It seems to fit the PR61 grading standard.

291fifth

Proof 61, cameo. A coin I would not buy.

TallahasseeCoinClub

@Maywood said:
Guessing the grade is fun but I wonder why your choice of TPG is ANACS??

Pretty simple - ANACS did a great favor for our club. In return, I sent some business their way. I strive to support those who help out and support us (the Tallahassee and Jacksonville coin clubs).

WinLoseWin

Proof-63 Cameo

Goob

I think PF62
The striking of the corners of the bell are a bit weak so I wouldn’t expect CAM

SanctionII

A 1950 Cameo Proof Franklin half dollar is one of my favorite coins.

The pictured coin looks like it has a very large number of hairlines on both the obverse and reverse of the coin. I do not know how ANACS would view the coin (does it Warrant a Cameo designation or not?); however I think that the numerical grade of the coin (if what appear to be hairlines are on the coin and not merely scratches on the holder) would not be higher than a PF62.

BillJones

Proof 62

safari_dude

Proof 60 CAM

ShaunBC5

It says 62 (almost, but no cam) to me.
I just posted about my 1950 Proof Franklins set being one that holds a special place in my heart. Love the 50 an 55

TallahasseeCoinClub

ANACS SAYS: PF-62 CAM

This was interesting because I personally graded it PR-63 but not CAM - my grade was a point higher but my designation lower, so I guess this one's a wash? The photos severely overemphasize the actual amount of hairlines but they are visible in brief patches on both sides. That said, as at least one other respondent mentioned, the lapel and a small area beneath the ear seemed insufficiently frosty to permit a cameo designation. Overall though, I believe it will sell quickly because this always seems like a very popular coin with collectors.

GaCoinGuy

@SanctionII said:
A 1950 Cameo Proof Franklin half dollar is one of my favorite coins.

The pictured coin looks like it has a very large number of hairlines on both the obverse and reverse of the coin. I do not know how ANACS would view the coin (does it Warrant a Cameo designation or not?); however I think that the numerical grade of the coin (if what appear to be hairlines are on the coin and not merely scratches on the holder) would not be higher than a PF62.

I think all of the 1950s look really nice in CAM or DCAM...especially the Lincolns.

ChrisH821

Looks like I won your generous giveaway, I'll PM you my shipping details