Franklin Half question

I just purchased a batch of 1960-1963 "unopened" proof sets and am hoping someone (Lucy?) can tell me where to look on the obverse for superior strikes? I think I have the "bell lines" figured out but need a "landmark" on the obverse like some fine detail to look for. TIA
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"Senorita HepKitty"
"I want a real cool Kitty from Hepcat City, to stay in step with me" - Bill Carter
I have one that is really nice but the bottom of the bell looks like it has 7 nicks in it - although I think it has 3 full bell lines.
I realize cameo and deep cameo are rarer - but what about toning on a half? Does a mottled brown/gold add or subtract from value?
"Senorita HepKitty"
"I want a real cool Kitty from Hepcat City, to stay in step with me" - Bill Carter
"Senorita HepKitty"
"I want a real cool Kitty from Hepcat City, to stay in step with me" - Bill Carter
I suspect you may be looking at a normal part of the design. If the nicks your referencing are on the very lower edge of the bell, lower than the lowest bell line even, its a design feature, not hits.
Luster can affect a MS coin grade from 1/2 to 1 point either way IMO after taking into account, strike, contact marks and eye appeal.
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