“Bugs Bunny” Franklin Half???

dan1ecu · August 31, 2002 1:41PM

1955 FBL

Does anybody know why the term “Bugs Bunny” is used here?

Thanks,

Dan

Russ · August 31, 2002 1:45PM

Ask, and ye shall receive.

Russ, NCNE

Coppernicus · August 31, 2002 1:45PM

It's referring to Ben's mouth (teeth?) - see the thread of 8/9/02

mbbiker · August 31, 2002 1:45PM

There is a die crack by his mouth and it makes him look like he has bugs bunny teeth

mbbiker · August 31, 2002 1:46PM

Good work Russ you alway have the best info

Russ · August 31, 2002 1:50PM

Only because I'm a link pack rat.

Russ, NCNE

dan1ecu · August 31, 2002 2:16PM

I appreciate the information. That’s interesting!

Dan

presleyh · August 31, 2002 11:12PM

If that scan of the coin up for auction is any good, i dont think that coin is even close to ms65.

Gemini · August 31, 2002 11:38PM

The "teeth" marks were caused by clashed dies with the tiny reverse eagles wing (lower portion) resulting in a toothy look for Ben.

FC57Coins · September 1, 2002 12:51AM

I agree with presleyh - that coin comes nowhere close to MS65 based on the pic.

Frank

Gilbert · September 1, 2002 2:31PM

Dan

That image doesn't even adequately display the clashing that gives the variety its name. Try to find a better scan and when you see one, you will see why its called the Bugs Bunny variety.

MICHAELDIXON · September 3, 2002 4:45AM

The "Bugs Bunny" Franklin is best known for the 1955. There is a 1951 "Bugs Bunny" which isn't as common as the 1955. I've seen 8 of the 1951 BB's and owned 6 out of the 8.

“Bugs Bunny” Franklin Half???

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