Will this 53 S Franklin clean up?

wallstreetman

53 S Franklin SEGS MS66 (UGLY TONED)

ClausUrch

I'd leave it the way it is...more than likely a 65 but too difficult to tell without having it in hand.

jonesy

You clean that frankie and you'll get the wrath of HepKitty. Look out!!
Glenn

ksteelheader

Clean up! What's wrong with it??????????????........Ken

FC57Coins

I agree with the good Baron - that coin should be left as is - and is most likely a 65 or 64. If you're looking for a bright white 53S, there are plenty to be had. Here's one that just sold recently at a very reasonable price

Knowing the seller, I would venture to say that the coin looks much better in person.

Frank

Tassa

Wow! Who knew you could tone a coin by sticking it in your ear?

wallstreetman

Frank, if that is a 65, then mines a 67!

wallstreetman

Tassa,


Thats what I think! In that case, I will have to use a swab!

coinkat

Why not just leave it as it is?

Ronyahski

The look of that toning, especially on the left of the obverse, is what you see on Franklins that have highly reacted to the paper while sitting in mint set holders, I think because of high heat/moisture sources. Iv'e seen it in 52 and 54 mint sets more often, but can happen on 51 and 53s. I'd bet that toning is floating on top of the coin. It will come off, but either way you will most likely be left with impaired luster underneath, because the toning on the coin is one step away from a burning. Just a guess based on the pic.

I think it is better of as is.

MadMonk

Leave it alone!

wallstreetman

Got the coin today, OMG, doesnt even look like the same coin! Ive gotten coins before where it was obvious scanning software was used to enhance the look of the coin, this thing looks like they went out of their way to make it ugly, I definately wont be messing with it! Not only does it look colorful compared to the picture, the luster and strike are 1000 times better! AWESOME STRIKE, I dont know how the reverse can look so weak in a picture when in reality its to die for, same goes for the luster! This guy needs to learn to adjust color and focus! Probably wont make FBL, but DAMN CLOSE! Sometimes you hit the jackpot!

jonesy

Rescan and share it with us.
Glenn

FC57Coins

Congrats Wallstreet - a lot of times 1953 S halves are mushy and undefined - sounds like you got yourself a winner!

Frank

rarecoins4you

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Scott Mathison

coinkat

Good to read that you are happy with it.

wallstreetman

Thanks, its time like this that keep the coin collecting fire going!