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I sent this Franklin in today in hopes of upgrading it. Think it has a chance? (It didn't upgrade.)

mdwoodsmdwoods Posts: 5,546 ✭✭✭
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It is super glossy with great eye appeal, but I am not an expert on Franklins. It is currently in a PCGS MS66FBL slab. mdwoods

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  • Catch22Catch22 Posts: 1,086 ✭✭
    Maybe they will upgrade it to MS-70 and you can put it up for bids at next years FUN sale.

    Sorry, I couldn't resist. I know little about Franklin Mint State. Good luck, all the same.


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  • RonyahskiRonyahski Posts: 3,117 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Yes it certainly has the look. If it has the luster, it will all depend on the ticks, primarily on the face and bell. Can't tell from a scan. Good luck.
    Some refer to overgraded slabs as Coffins. I like to think of them as Happy Coins.
  • eagle7eagle7 Posts: 1,441
    image Hey folks look at this beauty. Finally a coin with real toning. This is a beauty and it looks like a 67fbl to me but Im not as picky as the graders are. I would give it a try though. It sure is nice! By the way, what kind of camera and lighting did you use if you dont mind.
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  • LucyBopLucyBop Posts: 14,001 ✭✭✭
    So hard to tell from a scan... The ms67 Frankie I held at Long Beach was a flawless GEM. I could not find a hit anywhere on this half.....
    Keep us updated...
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  • fairtraderzzfairtraderzz Posts: 56
    Sure is a pretty franklin, love the toning. Good luck getting it in 7 holder







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  • LucyBopLucyBop Posts: 14,001 ✭✭✭
    fairtraderzz.

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  • mdwoodsmdwoods Posts: 5,546 ✭✭✭
    By the way, what kind of camera and lighting did you use if you dont mind.

    I used an Olympus C-700 UZ. I had to buy and adaptor and macro lense. The newer model, the C-720 I think, doesn't need that.
    I used 2 reveal bulbs and one small halogen lamp to light it. However, in this case the coin made the photo. It really is lustrous. I will know buy this time next week what the results are. The odds are against it upgrading based on the number of 66FBLs(455) for this year compare to the number of 67FBLs(5). mdwoods

    Welcome Fairtraderz, I have bought a few coins from you. One at the MSNS show in Dearborn not to long ago.
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    We'll use our hands and hearts and if we must we'll use our heads.
  • wingedlibertywingedliberty Posts: 4,805 ✭✭✭
    A gorgeous coin!. I say you have about a 35% chance.


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  • pmh1nicpmh1nic Posts: 3,276 ✭✭✭✭✭
    MD

    Gorgous coin. I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for you image.
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  • mdwoodsmdwoods Posts: 5,546 ✭✭✭
    No dice, the Franklin has be graded 66FBL again. I did get upgrades on 2 out of the 3 coins I sent in. A 2000 P Sac went from 67 to 68. I think it could go higher. Also a 2000 D Millenium Sac went from 66 to 67. Oh well, I still like the Franklin. It is top end for a 66. mdwoods
    National Register Of Big Trees

    We'll use our hands and hearts and if we must we'll use our heads.
  • AbesNeighborAbesNeighbor Posts: 705
    Could someone explain "Full Bell" again to me..This is a good example. Is it because the Three bell lines are distinct on the lower part of the bell?

    Dan
  • IrishMikeIrishMike Posts: 7,737 ✭✭✭
    Dan that is correct, however the area near the crack on those three lines are not always distinct and allowance is given for that by PCGS.

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