1948 Franklin vs. 1948D MS66 FBL
Ozzie
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Is the 1948 Franklin Undervalued ?
Do you think the 1948D in MS66 FbL is just as scarce as the 1948P ?Do you agree the 1948P should deserve a higher price equal or higher than the 1948D in the pcgs price book, Based on mintages
and low pops?
What is the hardest Franklin to find in MS FBL?
Do you think the 1948D in MS66 FbL is just as scarce as the 1948P ?Do you agree the 1948P should deserve a higher price equal or higher than the 1948D in the pcgs price book, Based on mintages
and low pops?
What is the hardest Franklin to find in MS FBL?
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Interesting that the guide lists a 1948-D in 66 non-FBL at only $750 vs. $1500 for FBL. All 48-Ds are FBL. Bet you the pop of 2 in 66 non-FBL are old holders.
<< <i>All 48-Ds are FBL. Bet you the pop of 2 in 66 non-FBL are old holders. >>
Well, all (or the overwhelming majority) of 48-Ds are FBL as struck. Hits on the bell lines would account for some being slabbed non FBL. As far as PCGS's use of the designation, I'd have to see the coin in hand. They're all over the map.
John
My icon IS my coin. It is a gem 1949 FBL Franklin.
I probably see 10 GEM 48-P's for every one 48-D.
and they're cold.
I don't want nobody to shoot me in the foxhole."
Mary
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and this is observed across many series....
The 51d Frankie possibly being the baggiest.... These coins even in GEM grades are probably going to have a few more small hits that are seen..
in Washingtons, the D mint coins of the late 40's into the 50's tend to be baggy, with the 55d being the worst for quality, which is why a 55d Washie has yet
to be made in a Mega GEM MS67 holder..... The 55d Washies are very baggy coins.....
"Senorita HepKitty"
"I want a real cool Kitty from Hepcat City, to stay in step with me" - Bill Carter
during that time I added a half dozen pretty neat 1948 PCGS 65 fbl's and 3
beautiful MS-66's . But that keeper 48-D alway's seemed to elude me .
I would say without hesitation , the 48-D Franklin is a semi-key date !
TorinoCobra71
<< <i>Ozzie - Just noticed, first post! Welcome! >>
And goodbye.
he started his life with a wonderful question about Frankies......
THE BAM!!!!!!!! His wheels fell off.........
It was a setup from the start... He probably collects those dreadful hairyhead coins....
"Senorita HepKitty"
"I want a real cool Kitty from Hepcat City, to stay in step with me" - Bill Carter
We should let him back so we can cook him properly..
"what's the rarest F.B.L ? "
like anyone on the planet would'nt know that
I looked awfully baggy too. I guess 1938
was a bad year for bears.
Camelot