Franklins? does anyone collect these?

Baley · June 24, 2003 6:36PM

I like the Franklin half! It's the last silver half dollar series, and the one an average collector can complete in reasonable time frame. Also, ole Ben helped our country some, I think

Here is what I got so far, mostly 64s and 65s, some FBL:

Want list: Proof 64 or better 1953, '52, '51, '50

Baley · June 24, 2003 7:00PM

Whitman Toning:

Baley · June 24, 2003 7:14PM

Sometimes these are found vividly toned (and sometimes..?)

LucyBop · June 24, 2003 7:19PM

who in their right mind would collect these eyesores?

LucyBop · June 24, 2003 7:21PM

In fact let me know when your ready to sell, such as that horrid and ugly 59. I do my good deed and remove these from the market so some poor unsuspecting person doesn't get dupped.

Baley · June 24, 2003 7:37PM

hey nightowl! I'll keep you in mind when it comes time to upgrade. Will consider trades for dates I'm missing in my Wild Toned Set.

FC57Coins · June 24, 2003 8:46PM

Frankies? Did someone say Frankies? It is a wonderful series from a wonderful time in the growth of our generation (boomers). To me it beckons to a simpler time of not worrying about leaving your front door unlocked, neighborhoods where you knew everyone, the icecream truck meeting you on the street promptly at 7pm, and of course, treasures to be had in every roll of pennies you got from the bank! Enjoy them Baley - it's a great series!

Frank

pmh1nic · June 24, 2003 8:55PM

Baley

That cracking sound are my Frankies coming out of their plastic tombs. Eagle folders are nice but there is something more "elegant" in displaying the coins in these folders minus the slab (IMHO). That's a nice run of coins...and I love the toning on the '59. It reminds me a little of my icon coin.

Baley · June 24, 2003 9:03PM

As you know, I prefer albums to slabs for my primary collections, except when the coins are so rare or high grade that they deserve the slab for protection. I dont mind carefully handling coins grading up to 65 or 66, or worth up to about $750. above those limits I still definitely prefer a major third party slab.

glad you like that '59D, and happy (and careful) slab-cracking to you!

hughesm1 · June 24, 2003 9:17PM

Ah yes, definitely on my hitlist when I go back to the US this autumn. I will find as many coin shops as I can in 2 weeks and do some serious purchasing. I can't give away where I'll be going otherwise by the time I get there there'll be nothing but low end UNCs available.

LucyBop · June 24, 2003 9:24PM

<< <i>& caught another bug...Frankies! >>

greghansen · June 24, 2003 9:50PM

PM sent.

MadMonk · June 24, 2003 9:51PM

Hey! Those are mighty pretty Baley!!!
Love them displayed as such. How long have you had them in those boards? I put a heavy handful in some old Wayte Raymond holders a few months ago...I'm guessing I'll have to keep them like that for a good number of years before they hopefully develop some decent color. Carry on!

JRocco · June 25, 2003 6:22AM

Another beautiful set Baley. I have my frankies set up in a folder also and to me a set of frankies in a folder is "US coin collecting". Yea the slabs are in a bank box for those mega grades, but a set of nice uncs in a folder-----OH YEA.... Now come on Baley- I really want to see your merc set also----I'm sure you have an awesome set---I'm sure of it...cause the only thing that rivals a frankie set in a folder is a nice merc set in a a folder also. And thanks again for sharing that great set.

PTVETTER · June 25, 2003 6:25AM

how did I know Lucy would be in this thread

Baley · July 12, 2003 6:37AM

I know some of you collect toned Frankies, does anyone have some pictures to post?

ksteelheader · July 12, 2003 6:54AM

bigindie · July 12, 2003 6:57AM

It's not toned, but it's my first Frankie. I just got it this morning.

Typetone · July 12, 2003 7:35AM

Eye candy anyone?

Greg

FatMan · July 12, 2003 10:30AM

Nice set Baley. I don't do Franklins but I got this toned one from Jeremy's (Airplanenut) Charity Auction.

I prefer these Franklins. I hoard them

northcoin · July 12, 2003 12:13PM

And just why would anyone want to collect a bunch of old stoves? They are big and bulky and hard to store. They don't stack well. I've yet to see an alblum that would hold them. The PVC sticks like crazy if you forget to take the wrap off before lighting a log inside. Worst of all if you try cleaning them you will never get them into a PCGS or NGC holder!

GDJMSP · July 13, 2003 5:47AM

<< <i>I know some of you collect toned Frankies, does anyone have some pictures to post? >>

Baley -

I don't post pics often - but since you asked.

sumnom · July 13, 2003 6:45AM

Please don't tell the Darkside folks but I really like Franklins. I like them circulated, worn smooth, I like them FBL, I like them white, I like them toned. It's a great series and the only lite side series that I am still actively working on after my darkside conversion. I like them because of my fascination with Franklin himself and because I even like the much maligned reverse design as well.

I used to have a nearly complete circ set but I got rid of that and I have been replacing it with the best condition pieces I can afford. I can't afford much so my set so far is nothing brag about here. I have managed only to complete 1948-1950 but 1951 will be coming soon, I am sure.

Does anyone have the new Tomaska book? I saw in my local coin store the other day but I haven't gotten a copy yet. How is it?

FC57Coins · July 13, 2003 10:24AM

<< <i>Does anyone have the new Tomaska book? I saw in my local coin store the other day but I haven't gotten a copy yet. How is it? >>

If you're going to collect Frankies - it's definitely a must - I'd get the soft bound version unless you're rabbid for Frankies - good general information. Also get Jack Ehrmantraut's "An Analysis of Gem Franklin Halves" also very informative!

Frank

GAT · July 13, 2003 11:00AM

This is a 1956 that I purchased raw and just returned slabbed as MS65

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Franklins? does anyone collect these?

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