The two newest additions to my Frankie set.... Opinions? (GRADES POSTED)

coinfreak499

These two are on their way. I can't wait to see them in hand. Thanks ajia.
Grades: 1956 PCGSMS65FBL
1957 D NGCMS65

coinfreak499

Geez this thred is sinking fast. TTT unless anyone wants to comment or guess the grade

LeeG

I like the colors on the 57 65 FBL?

Mesquite

Excellent Franklins good toning. Those two would make any owner proud! I'm guessing that the 56 is MS64, the 57 is 65 FBL - the 57 has a crisp strike.

coinfreak499

Thanks for the comments LeeG and Mesquite. I will post the grades in about a half hour.

poptopsRus

That 57 sure is purdy

coinfreak499

Thank you

coinfreak499

Posting the grades in 5 minutes in case anyone wants to guess

Mesquite

Well, close. I would have thought the two cheek hits and the two bell hits on the '56 would keep it from MS65 - can't really tell from that foto if the bell lines are full.

I agree that the '57 is MS65 - does the hit on the reverse at 5:00 (across the bell lines) keep it from FBL? I missed that originally (no doubt distracted by the overall beauty of the coin!

Well - you have a great pair of Franklins there. Thanks.

coinfreak499

<< <i>I agree that the '57 is MS65 - does the hit on the reverse at 5:00 (across the bell lines) keep it from FBL? >>


I'm not sure what keeps it from FBL. NGC has always been tough on giving toned Frankies the FBL designation.