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Found "Olde Ben" in the Raw...

labloverlablover Posts: 3,632 ✭✭✭✭✭
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Got this 1962 Franklin Proof in a Heritage auction resently. He was housed in an old Wayte Raymond album along with 49 other coins. Paid less than $90 for the bunch. Anyway, was really surprised at how nice Ben looked. I'll most likely submit him for grade (the Rossie and Washington too) and add him to my Franklin Proof Registry Set. Just thought I'd share...my wife could care less.


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"If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went." Will Rogers

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  • bearcavebearcave Posts: 3,996 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Nice Frankie!!
    Ken
  • razorface1027razorface1027 Posts: 4,242 ✭✭
    Love that toning! Nice Franklin.image
    What is money, in reality, but dirty pieces of paper and metal upon which privilege is stamped?
  • XpipedreamRXpipedreamR Posts: 8,059 ✭✭
    Excellent...I like toning on Frankies, proof or MS!



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  • CoinAddictCoinAddict Posts: 5,571 ✭
    Great coin, Jim.image
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  • labloverlablover Posts: 3,632 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Thanks fellow collectors.image
    "If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went." Will Rogers
  • LanLordLanLord Posts: 11,714 ✭✭✭✭✭
    That took my breath away.

    Awsome
  • CarlWohlforthCarlWohlforth Posts: 11,074 ✭
    I just love the look of that Frankie! The obverse is exactly what I am looking for in a proof Frankie or Washington.
    Carl's Coins website w/ links to Carl's auctions
  • rainbowroosierainbowroosie Posts: 4,874 ✭✭✭✭
    Show us the quarter...
    "You keep your 1804 dollar and 1822 half eagle -- give me rainbow roosies in MS68."
    rainbowroosie April 1, 2003
  • labloverlablover Posts: 3,632 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>The obverse is exactly what I am looking for in a proof Frankie or Washington. >>



    Speaking of Washington...here he is from the same Album. Thanks Carl, and LanLord!


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    "If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went." Will Rogers
  • coinguy89coinguy89 Posts: 2,151
    Those are both two great coins.
    Scott Hopkins
    -YN Currently Collecting & Researching Colonial World Coins, Especially Spanish Coins, With a Great Interest in WWII Militaria.

    My Ebay!
  • RegistryCoinRegistryCoin Posts: 5,117 ✭✭✭✭
    Especially nice for a proof. Great find.
  • labloverlablover Posts: 3,632 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Show us the quarter... >>



    LOOK UP!!
    "If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went." Will Rogers
  • labloverlablover Posts: 3,632 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Heading to bed and wanted to say thank you again to all for your kind comments. Best to each of you.
    "If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went." Will Rogers
  • fcloudfcloud Posts: 12,133 ✭✭✭✭
    Wow, Beth, you have some beauties there.

    President, Racine Numismatic Society 2013-2014; Variety Resource Dimes; See 6/8/12 CDN for my article on Winged Liberty Dimes; Ebay

  • LucyBopLucyBop Posts: 14,001 ✭✭✭
    49 coins for $90...

    wow!

    wayte raymond toned???

    crazy bargain!
    imageBe Bop A Lula!!
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    "I want a real cool Kitty from Hepcat City, to stay in step with me" - Bill Carter
  • labloverlablover Posts: 3,632 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Wow, Beth, you have some beauties there. >>



    fc: Thanks, but who's Beth?
    "If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went." Will Rogers
  • labloverlablover Posts: 3,632 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>49 coins for $90... >>





    << <i>wayte raymond toned??? >>



    Hi Lucy,
    Yep, around $90 and all are Wayte Raymond toned. Really cool and a good bargain. Once I get others scan I'll through em up on the board. Got 4 1961-P and D Frankies out of it and each with toning. Although not as nice as the 1962 proof above.
    Jim
    "If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went." Will Rogers
  • razorface1027razorface1027 Posts: 4,242 ✭✭
    wayte raymond toned???

    Lucy;
    For the ignorant, mainly me, please explain "Wayte Raymond toned." I'm lost!image
    What is money, in reality, but dirty pieces of paper and metal upon which privilege is stamped?
  • ms70ms70 Posts: 13,954 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Just thought I'd share...my wife could care less. >>



    We care! Thanks for posting it! image

    Great transactions with oih82w8, JasonGaming, Moose1913.

  • labloverlablover Posts: 3,632 ✭✭✭✭✭
    << Just thought I'd share...my wife could care less. >>



    We care! Thanks for posting it!


    I'm feeling alot of love in the room!image
    "If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went." Will Rogers
  • CratonCraton Posts: 2,670
    Beautiful! Nice snag on the lot!
  • CarlWohlforthCarlWohlforth Posts: 11,074 ✭
    <Thanks, but who's Beth?>

    There is a forum member named 2labmom who loves her labs so perhaps that is the confusion?

    Wayte Raymond toning is toning caused by storing coins in Wayte Raymond brand cardboard holders for many years. I bought some used ones and have some proof Jefferson nickels sitting there now. I'll check them in a few years...
    Carl's Coins website w/ links to Carl's auctions
  • FC57CoinsFC57Coins Posts: 9,140 ✭
    Looking pretty frosty - and nice toning too! image
  • labloverlablover Posts: 3,632 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>There is a forum member named 2labmom who loves her labs so perhaps that is the confusion? >>



    Carl,
    I know 2labmom, Beth. I'm just pulling his chain.image

    Frank,
    So nice to have you back. And, thanks.

    Craton,
    I appreciate your kindness.
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    "If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went." Will Rogers

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