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Man, I love those toned Franklins

MadMonkMadMonk Posts: 3,743 ✭
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imageimageimageimageimage oops, this is the reverse of the 48-D 66FBL image
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These two of the 58D 66fbl were some of the first attempted.
Then we went to a timed shutter release so fat fingers wouldnt shake the camera.
Here are some more:
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Another one (63D) from initial attempts. Blurry..The coin actually has a green thing going on in the Obverse center.
Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.
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    BobkBobk Posts: 593
    Looks like your getting that camera thing down. Bob
    Pecunia in arbotis non crescit.
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    foxxzefoxxze Posts: 361
    I think the NGC 52-S is the best !
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    seanqseanq Posts: 8,575 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I think the NGC 52-S is the best ! >>



    Please do not compliment competitors coins on PCGS' boards, people have been banned for less.


    Sean Reynolds
    Incomplete planchets wanted, especially Lincoln Cents & type coins.

    "Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor
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    MadMonkMadMonk Posts: 3,743 ✭


    << <i>Looks like your getting that camera thing down. Bob >>



    No! My wife is starting to get the camera thing down....she's the genius in the familyimage
    Actually, I havent had time...busy as all get out. The pics still don't really do the coins any justice.
    I'm going to search the forums later for some good tips.
    Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.
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    seanqseanq Posts: 8,575 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I'm going to search the forums later for some good tips. >>




    I've had this thread bookmarked for years, probably as good a place to start as any.


    Sean Reynolds
    Incomplete planchets wanted, especially Lincoln Cents & type coins.

    "Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor
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    MadMonkMadMonk Posts: 3,743 ✭
    Thank you Seanq!
    Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.
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    SkyManSkyMan Posts: 9,493 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Some very sweet coins! image That '52-S is a killer. image

    EDITED TO ADD: The top one.
    Toned Franklins

    U.S. Type Set
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    SanctionIISanctionII Posts: 11,716 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I like the toning shown in the pictures of the 1949S, the 1954P, the 1948P and the 1948 (obverse only). I bet the toning on these coins looks even better in hand under good lighting.

    The toning shown on the other coins in the pictures look less attractive to me. However, I bet in hand and under good lighting the toning on these other coins look great.

    Very nice coins.
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    saintgurusaintguru Posts: 7,724 ✭✭✭
    WOW!

    If I had the money I'd buy them all! image
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    MadMonkMadMonk Posts: 3,743 ✭


    << <i>WOW!

    If I had the money I'd buy them all! image >>



    Thanks! I'll be posting pic for a few days...working out the photo images and looking for feedback on image quality.
    Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.
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    JJMJJM Posts: 7,982 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I have recently gotton into them as well,...I am one shy of a date set in PCGS/NGC...most of them are toned

    heres a few

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    👍BST's erickso1,cone10,MICHAELDIXON,TennesseeDave,p8nt,jmdm1194,RWW,robkool,Ahrensdad,Timbuk3,Downtown1974,bigjpst,mustanggt,Yorkshireman,idratherbgardening,SurfinxHI,derryb,masscrew,Walkerguy21D,MJ1927,sniocsu,Coll3tor,doubleeagle07,luciobar1980,PerryHall,SNMAM,mbcoin,liefgold,keyman64,maprince230,TorinoCobra71,RB1026,Weiss,LukeMarshall,Wingsrule,Silveryfire, pointfivezero,IKE1964,AL410, Tdec1000, AnkurJ,guitarwes,Type2,Bp777,jfoot113,JWP,mattniss,dantheman984,jclovescoins,Collectorcoins,Weather11am,Namvet69,kansasman,Bruce7789,ADG,Larrob37
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    MadMonkMadMonk Posts: 3,743 ✭
    That 54D is a very tough date.
    Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.
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    JJMJJM Posts: 7,982 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>That 54D is a very tough date. >>



    actually a Freebie from teletrade, used the $50 coupon.image
    👍BST's erickso1,cone10,MICHAELDIXON,TennesseeDave,p8nt,jmdm1194,RWW,robkool,Ahrensdad,Timbuk3,Downtown1974,bigjpst,mustanggt,Yorkshireman,idratherbgardening,SurfinxHI,derryb,masscrew,Walkerguy21D,MJ1927,sniocsu,Coll3tor,doubleeagle07,luciobar1980,PerryHall,SNMAM,mbcoin,liefgold,keyman64,maprince230,TorinoCobra71,RB1026,Weiss,LukeMarshall,Wingsrule,Silveryfire, pointfivezero,IKE1964,AL410, Tdec1000, AnkurJ,guitarwes,Type2,Bp777,jfoot113,JWP,mattniss,dantheman984,jclovescoins,Collectorcoins,Weather11am,Namvet69,kansasman,Bruce7789,ADG,Larrob37
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    foxxzefoxxze Posts: 361


    << <i>

    << <i>I think the NGC 52-S is the best ! >>



    Please do not compliment competitors coins on PCGS' boards, people have been banned for less.


    Sean Reynolds >>



    ...........point well taken ; in the future I will stifle myself
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    MadMonkMadMonk Posts: 3,743 ✭
    The 52-S that your speaking of is going to go to PCGS. Although not evident in the compressed image, the bell lines might all be there. I plan on taking a real hard look tonight.
    Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.
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    MadMonkMadMonk Posts: 3,743 ✭
    Come on folks, I need more feedback on the photo quality..
    Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.
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    BigRedBigRed Posts: 716
    I like the rim toning on the 49-S,neat!
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    MadMonkMadMonk Posts: 3,743 ✭
    ttttttt
    Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.
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    holeinone1972holeinone1972 Posts: 5,348 ✭✭✭
    Here's my 1 and only.

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    carlcarl Posts: 2,054 ✭
    You are aware that there is a special forum for toned coins of course. Check it our. It's TCCS forums. That stands for Toned Coin Collectors Society. It is at www.tonedcoins.org
    Carl
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    JJMJJM Posts: 7,982 ✭✭✭✭✭
    toned forum link

    rainbow room !
    👍BST's erickso1,cone10,MICHAELDIXON,TennesseeDave,p8nt,jmdm1194,RWW,robkool,Ahrensdad,Timbuk3,Downtown1974,bigjpst,mustanggt,Yorkshireman,idratherbgardening,SurfinxHI,derryb,masscrew,Walkerguy21D,MJ1927,sniocsu,Coll3tor,doubleeagle07,luciobar1980,PerryHall,SNMAM,mbcoin,liefgold,keyman64,maprince230,TorinoCobra71,RB1026,Weiss,LukeMarshall,Wingsrule,Silveryfire, pointfivezero,IKE1964,AL410, Tdec1000, AnkurJ,guitarwes,Type2,Bp777,jfoot113,JWP,mattniss,dantheman984,jclovescoins,Collectorcoins,Weather11am,Namvet69,kansasman,Bruce7789,ADG,Larrob37
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    MadMonkMadMonk Posts: 3,743 ✭
    Yea, I knew about that, once. I had forgotten about them. Thanks for the reminder, and I'll check it out.
    Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.
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    BobaFett72BobaFett72 Posts: 7,304
    nice frankies. thanks for sharing.
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    KennewickmanKennewickman Posts: 329
    I like Frankies, in fact at one time my wife said if I bring one more Franky into the house she was leaving. So, I became a type collector, sold almost all my Frankies and kept only a few of the best.

    Wally

    BTW MadMonk, thats a lovely group of Franklins.
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    MadMonkMadMonk Posts: 3,743 ✭


    << <i>I like Frankies, in fact at one time my wife said if I bring one more Franky into the house she was leaving. So, I became a type collector, sold almost all my Frankies and kept only a few of the best.

    Wally

    BTW MadMonk, thats a lovely group of Franklins. >>



    Thankyou, You have to believe me that these are all much nicer in hand.
    Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.
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    GoldenEyeNumismaticsGoldenEyeNumismatics Posts: 13,187 ✭✭✭
    nice!
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    MadMonkMadMonk Posts: 3,743 ✭
    I'm still having a fit trying to get good images. I'm working with lighting more so than anything.
    How many folks use more than one light source? I'm thinking about buying another lamp.
    Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.
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    PreussenPreussen Posts: 2,307 ✭✭✭
    Very nice coins image -Preussen
    "Illegitimis non carborundum" -General Joseph Stilwell. See my auctions
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    MadMonkMadMonk Posts: 3,743 ✭
    Instant replay!image
    Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.
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    foxxzefoxxze Posts: 361
    have any of these gotten regraded as FBL`s ?
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    MadMonkMadMonk Posts: 3,743 ✭
    Hi Foxxze,
    The only two that I want to send in for review are the 52-S coins. Thee lines are there, just have to see if PCGS thinks so, at that moment, on that day, in that state of mind, after eating Pizza and drinking a coke. I havent had time to send them in. Too busy at work and home.
    Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.
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    foxxzefoxxze Posts: 361
    Monk -
    take the time to send them ..........you only live once !image
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    MadMonkMadMonk Posts: 3,743 ✭
    tttimage
    Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.
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    BECOKABECOKA Posts: 16,957 ✭✭✭
    Shoot if you have SG's approval you have mine.

    Heck you have mine either way nice stuff.
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    coinsarefuncoinsarefun Posts: 21,664 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Its nice to see Franklin junkiesimage
    We have to stick together you know.......
    Can't get enough Frankies.......
    Have you had your Frankies today?image

    Great coins, I like them.



    Stefanie

    Here's a few for you.

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    CoinsAreFun Pictorials Album
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    CoinsAreFun Toned Silver Eagle Proof Album
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    Gallery Mint Museum, Ron Landis& Joe Rust, The beginnings of the Golden Dollar
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    More CoinsAreFun Pictorials NGC
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    PawPaulPawPaul Posts: 5,845 ✭
    i love them too ..........
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    mcheathmcheath Posts: 2,437 ✭✭✭
    Man I can't get enough of this thread.
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    EdscoinEdscoin Posts: 2,028 ✭✭✭
    I just posted this in a (help grade these thread) yesterday. But I can't resist posting them here also. Hope you don't mind.

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    ED
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    SkyManSkyMan Posts: 9,493 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Huh! Haven't seen this thread for a while. Still like that '52-S of yours. Here's mine...

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    Toned Franklins

    U.S. Type Set
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    CameonutCameonut Posts: 7,257 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Here are a couple more for fun
    58D NGC 64
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    Two views of the same coin NGC PF 63 Cameo (one of my personal favorites)
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    “In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock." - Thomas Jefferson

    My digital cameo album 1950-64 Cameos - take a look!

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    MadMonkMadMonk Posts: 3,743 ✭
    Sweet Cameo there Cameonut!
    Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.
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    PawPaulPawPaul Posts: 5,845 ✭
    hey Monkster ; did you ever send that 52-S to PCGS ?
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    MadMonkMadMonk Posts: 3,743 ✭
    PawPaul, No sir, will prolly send both 52S in. I just got a new camera in February that might allow better photos.
    I have had some much going on the past years, that I could barely take time for anything.

    The 48D, 49S orange rimmed, and 55 rainbow are all sold. Fairly long time ago. All buyers were very happy.

    oh, the 48P might be gone too. Also the bright orange 58D. You're gonna poop when you see what I have left, and that is my 2nd tier stuff.
    Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.
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    MadMonkMadMonk Posts: 3,743 ✭
    So who are the current Franklin collectors on the forum? I've been to sparse with life and being a single Dad.
    Show me some pretty Frankies!
    Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.
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    JcarneyJcarney Posts: 3,154 ✭


    << <i>So who are the current Franklin collectors on the forum? I've been to sparse with life and being a single Dad.
    Show me some pretty Frankies! >>



    Madmonk! Nice to see you. I remember this thread. Here's a 49D 65FBL I used to own.

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    “When the people find that they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic.” — Benjamin Franklin


    My icon IS my coin. It is a gem 1949 FBL Franklin.
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    JcarneyJcarney Posts: 3,154 ✭
    A couple more. I really need to get more (and better) photos of my Frankies.

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    “When the people find that they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic.” — Benjamin Franklin


    My icon IS my coin. It is a gem 1949 FBL Franklin.
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    MadMonkMadMonk Posts: 3,743 ✭
    Dang, Jcarney, that is a sweet 49-D! The 57 and 49 ain't too shabby either. That 57 has that look some 57s have. The Basining is nice, and pops beautifully.
    Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.
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    JcarneyJcarney Posts: 3,154 ✭


    << <i>Dang, Jcarney, that is a sweet 49-D! The 57 and 49 ain't too shabby either. That 57 has that look some 57s have. The Basining is nice, and pops beautifully. >>



    Unfortunately, the 49d is long gone. The 49 is really nice with a creamy luster that I believe has never been dipped. You probably know how tough this date/mm is in gem brilliant.
    “When the people find that they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic.” — Benjamin Franklin


    My icon IS my coin. It is a gem 1949 FBL Franklin.
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    MadMonkMadMonk Posts: 3,743 ✭
    Indeed. I think I handled one really nice, Solid Gem, Brilliant 49 in all my years. Years after selling that one, I attempted putting both a toned and brilliant set together. NEVER found a Brilliant 49 that I liked.
    Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.
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    gamer1958gamer1958 Posts: 147
    Mr. Monk, I replied to your PMs. Been a long time. I have an opening for a 52-S in my set...

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