1948 Franklin ACG MS-65 FBL what is the line on the reverse

ocon4008

Can some one please tell me what is causing or caused this line on the reverse of this coin? Does it need to come out of this inferior holder?

Thank you in advance

Jim O'C.

obverse reverse
close up at base bell close up top of bell
close up middle of bell crud near top of support bar

RyGuy

More than likely from how the coin was stored over the years. Its not being caused by the holder.

NightHawk

I've seen lines like that on stacks of halves held together with a rubber band.

tahoe98

<< <i>I've seen lines like that on stacks of halves held together with a rubber band. >>



.......same here.

ocon4008

I don't understand; it is on the coin not the holder. How did it get there?

Bcsican

Also looks like a fingerprint over the date....

LoveMyLiberty

This was wrapped in a rubber band. The band remnents are still on the edge.
When rubber gets old from storage it breaks down and often leaves a mark
like it was burned in. Here's a peace dollar.

RyGuy

<< <i>I don't understand; it is on the coin not the holder. How did it get there? >>



It was there prior to being slabbed obviously. As the others have said, it was likely held together by a rubber band with other halves.

sinin1

the line is toning (possibly rubber band or contact with something)

it also looks like it could be AU-58

metalmeister

Rubber band and the 1948 comes with a very strong strike

21Walker

That's the very full bell line variety........Rick

lcoopie

most would consider it as raw, and pay no attention
to the grade on the holder

you can leave it in the holder, or take it out, your choice.

highbidder1970

Needs a dip. You will probably have to work it with a Q Tip soaked in cleaning solution.

SamByrd

acetone is good advice and toss that holder yikes.

AU58WALKERS

some unlicensed dealer put his fingerprint on one side and laid a ruber band on the other
then a unlicensed tpg put it in a slab!