Frankie's got a zit!

MrSpud

Hi,
A while back I picked up a NGC PR68 Franklin for a proof birthday set I am working on. I got the coin at a discount, supposedly because of the white spot on Franklin's cheek (see attached pic). There is also a similar white spot on the reverse over in the right of the field. I'm not too familiar with the values of proof coins. How much would you expect these white spots to affect the value of the coin? Also, what causes these spots and do you think that they were there when the coin was slabbed? Thanks, in advance, for any replies.
MrSpud

Gemini

Spotting can even be found on Mint sealed sets.
Some claim the spots formed after the coin was sealed in a holder.
Chemicals or enviornment are some reasons for spotting.
Anyway if the spots can't be removed without damage you have a coin with a problem.
The size and placement of the spots and the degree of lost eye appeal will factor into the coins value or asking price but mainly it all boils down to what a collector is willing to pay for it.

LucyBop

and Franklins are well known for this type of milkspotting.... as its sometimes called....

this can hurt a grade, this coin is probably a pr67 at best in a PCGs holder....

Thats not to say that you wont find any pr68's with spots, but this particular one is kinda distracting in a obvious area...

with that said, it is still a nice coin!

Cladiator

MrSpud

Thanks, all. I still like the coin, even with the spot.
MrSpud

Shamika

MrSpud,

Thats a pretty good picture! Proofs are notoriously difficult to image.

Tootawl

Maybe some Clearasil would help.