OK you Franklinites.... Is this FBL or not?

richardshipp

I don't have a clue and am not sure even which set of lines you are supposed to look at... or is it both

STONE

There's what I believe is glare on the bottom lines.
This really takes away from my confirming the designation or not-confirming it.

For now I have to say "No"

WoodenJefferson

Looking at this image, no way, no how.

Edit: The lines are strong near the edges of the bell, but decrease visually as they approach the bell crack.

PCGS looks at the bottom set of lines while NGC looks at both sets of lines.

Ronyahski

Sorry, no don't think so.

richardshipp

Thanks. I didn't buy it as a FBL anyway but was wondering. It's a very pretty coin that I'm working on trying to take good pictures of. I thought I had it but realized there is a big grey fuzz blob just above and right of the date that is not actually on the coin I'm still working on it.

This is my first attempt at photographing a toner of this type.

SkyMan

Attractive coin. Classic '58 P mint color. Not an FBL IMO.

numobri

I also say no FBL.

Nice photo.


Brian

Meltdown

Too mushy in the middle...

LeeG

Too weak for FBL but a very nice Mint Set toner.

CopperWire

no.

darktone

No FBL. 58 is easy to find with nice bell lines and nice color.

kryptonitecomics

No chance at FBL.....but then again you got an attractive coin and you didn't have to pay a prmium for it

LouisCamp

Long ago there was a collectors club for Franklins. I believe it was the FHDCC. They issued certs for grade with each side graded. They wouldn't call a coin FBL without the sideburns on Franklin showing the wisps of hair. That meant the strike was good.

Lou

richardshipp

OK... reshot. This time without the grey fuzz on the slab