R. Tomaska's new Franklin Book
PawPaul
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I don't know what the heck is holding up publication of this long awaited book that was slated for release in Spring of 2010 ........
but I can make a prediction that the 1955-P in MS66 will be pegged as one of the most under rated coins in the series .
but I can make a prediction that the 1955-P in MS66 will be pegged as one of the most under rated coins in the series .
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and they're cold.
I don't want nobody to shoot me in the foxhole."
Mary
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Here are a couple 65FBLs I shot for bushmaster about a year ago. I wish I had bought one when I had the chance.
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<< <i>Patience. >>
I dated a girl named Patience once, she had none.
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<< <i>Patience. >>
I dated a girl named Patience once, she had none. >>
Did she live on Gordon Street? And was that a long time ago when you were young?
the hallowed grade.
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<< <i>Patience. >>
I dated a girl named Patience once, she had none. >>
Did she live on Gordon Street? And was that a long time ago when you were young? >>
When I was young there were no streets, I did have a pet trilobite though.
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whats that on Ben's upper lip ??
<< <i>how about a 65FBL
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man ....how many coins do you have that used to be mine ?
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The toning on this 1955 is uncannily similar to the plethora of "mint set toned" Franklins (as well as many other series) that have flooded the toner market the last couple years (although they first began appearing in the early 90's).
This type of toning has become widely accepted by most (including HRH and the TPG graders).
It is widely believed and generally accepted by saavy Franklin collectors and mint set afficionadoes that, for smoe reason, no Bugsy's got into the mint sets.
Of course there exists the possibility that a white 55 Bugs was placed into a 1956 - 1958 mint set slot and left to tone naturally. Yeah, right.
Just another of the hundreds of tiny grains of circumstantial evidence in the sandbox of toned coins.
I realize I am sounding like a broken record, but I am quite sure that this is a product of the "mint set Doc".
and they're cold.
I don't want nobody to shoot me in the foxhole."
Mary
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I have a box of 20 white MS65FBL 1955's. But to tell you the truth, I have become afraid to do regrades any longer on white coins or delicate proofs. I have had too dang many get abused by PCGS in the process.
Over the years I would estimate I have sent maybe 100 white coins for regrade. Probably close to half of them have developed spots after getting reholdered. It is inexcusable that so many coins have been impaired in this way, but facts are facts.
I have sent some of these "newly spotted" coins back for spot review, but the inevitable dipping they get affects the luster. I once wrote on the spot review invoice:
"Please try solvent only for removing these spots-NO DIP!"
but the coin was dipped despite my plea.
and they're cold.
I don't want nobody to shoot me in the foxhole."
Mary
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and here is probably the most colorful 1955 I pulled...I am pretty sure this went 66 but I know it didn't go FBL and it's twin also got a MS66 so it would seem they come in pairs lol?
one more colorful pair......no clue what these originally graded
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<< <i>Patience. >>
I dated a girl named Patience once, she had none. >>
Not true.
Wiseman once say: "Patience is a virgin"
<< <i>I'm glad you posted this one Paw:
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The toning on this 1955 is uncannily similar to the plethora of "mint set toned" Franklins (as well as many other series) that have flooded the toner market the last couple years (although they first began appearing in the early 90's).
This type of toning has become widely accepted by most (including HRH and the TPG graders).
It is widely believed and generally accepted by saavy Franklin collectors and mint set afficionadoes that, for smoe reason, no Bugsy's got into the mint sets.
Of course there exists the possibility that a white 55 Bugs was placed into a 1956 - 1958 mint set slot and left to tone naturally. Yeah, right.
Just another of the hundreds of tiny grains of circumstantial evidence in the sandbox of toned coins.
I realize I am sounding like a broken record, but I am quite sure that this is a product of the "mint set Doc". >>
Could be Bushy , could be ........I bought this coin from John Schuch ( who by the way apparently has a son who is a grader for NGC ! ) about ten
years ago - and to tell you the truth , never noticed it was a B.Bunny till I posted this pix !
As for the mint set Bugs - Leber would give you a strong argument that the Bugs were indeed found in orig. mint sets , as he hoarded them .
Maybe R.Tomaska will comment here or address the issue in his new book .
and your comments about spotting and such triggered a real bad memory I have ;
Had a superb ICG '54 in 66 FBL that I crossed to PCGS ......the thing was a dream coin - no spots , no smudges , no finger prints
was a toned masterpiece and rare as such as most Mint Set coins from the 48-58 era develop such things at some tome in their life ........
so a couple years go by , and like an ice pick thru the heart , I had it at home from the SDB for imaging by Messydesk ,
and under my halogen I see it ; two faint thumb prints on both sides of the obverse - exactly where the fellers thumbs press the coin into
the O-ring on the PCGS video of the " Grading Process "...........
Whats done is done - I can't go back in time and change it ; all I can say is I never touched the coin, and the thumb prints weren't there when it was in the ICG holder .
.it doesn't wreck the coin - but I agree there is absolutely no excuse , none whatsoever , no way , no how
as to have this happen on my pristine , print free coin .........it saddens me to deATH, beyond what mere words can convey
you talkin' PCGS or NGC grades on them '55's ?
but a '53 .........in PCGS MS 67 !
Heritage Auction PCGS MS67 Franklin
<< <i>......this coin should stir up some excitement , not a '55
but a '53 .........in PCGS MS 67 !
Heritage Auction PCGS MS67 Franklin >>
I like that there is no picture. Wanna' buy some land in Florida that you haven't seen???
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and your comments about spotting and such triggered a real bad memory I have ;
Had a superb ICG '54 in 66 FBL that I crossed to PCGS ......the thing was a dream coin - no spots , no smudges , no finger prints
was a toned masterpiece and rare as such as most Mint Set coins from the 48-58 era develop such things at some tome in their life ........
so a couple years go by , and like an ice pick thru the heart , I had it at home from the SDB for imaging by Messydesk ,
and under my halogen I see it ; two faint thumb prints on both sides of the obverse - exactly where the fellers thumbs press the coin into
the O-ring on the PCGS video of the " Grading Process "...........
Whats done is done - I can't go back in time and change it ; all I can say is I never touched the coin, and the thumb prints weren't there when it was in the ICG holder .
.it doesn't wreck the coin - but I agree there is absolutely no excuse , none whatsoever , no way , no how
as to have this happen on my pristine , print free coin .........it saddens me to deATH, beyond what mere words can convey
and they expect it in dec towards the end
and they're cold.
I don't want nobody to shoot me in the foxhole."
Mary
Best Franklin Website
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Just ask ModernDollar Nut or RWB.
The name is LEE!
<< <i>As Scoopie Lcoopie Doo says, Whitman sent out an email stating they expect to be shipping around Dec 20. >>
His newsletter said that they expect to see them by late November.----I can't stand the wait!
Glad the book has finally been completed and introduced into the market.
So, should those of us with holdings of Cameo proof Franklins expect a surge in demand for these coins and an increase in their value because of this book?
God bless the Mighty , Mighty Franklin ............
Oh Goodie.
I am so happy about the coming tsunami and billions of dollars poured into Franklins.
After I sell all of my Franklins for truckloans full of money I can finally prove to my wife that I am not "crazy to collect coins in general and these coins in particular"
<< <i>what's up with the toner on the cover? 1948d maybe? and to people not familiar with toners, when they see that coin they would probably think its ugly and worthless... >>
It's to scare away the uninitiated.
<< <i>What was book #14 ? >>
No. 14 was the
Guide Book of the Official Red Book of United States Coins, by Frank Colletti.
<< <i>yes , I believe the surge will be like a great tsunami and countless billions of dollars will pour into the series .
God bless the Mighty , Mighty Franklin ............ >>
Booyah Bro!
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I will be curious to see what the author has to say about the Kennedy series, hopefully not just as an after thought but I'm not holding my breath