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Unprecedented 1956 Franklin FBL BUGS BUNNY-- New Discovery/New POP TOP
bushmaster8
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This 1956 Franklin Bugs Bunny in MS66 FBL is significant for several reasons.
First, most , if not all Franklin variety collectors were of the opinion that 1956 BB's just did not exist with FBL's. Looking back at previous sales and
auction records it is apparent that 1956 Bugs' came predominantly from two die pairings that suffered from the die clashing (that produces these
varieties) rather late in the dies life and had lost the sharpness of detail necessary to produce a FBL coin.
Second, because of the die deterioration combined with the general scarcity of the variety, most 56 Bugs grade MS63/MS64, with MS65's being really
tough to find. I don't have access to the POP REPORT data, but off the top of my head, I think this is probably the first MS66 1956 BB graded.
To also exhibit sharp FBL's is like white truffle gravy!
With the new Franklin book due out soon, which I am hoping will feature a chapter on Franklin Varieties that will stimulate more collectors to search
for the varieties, this coin could not have appeared at a better time for guys like Pawpaul, who have been waiting for 25 years for the series to catch
fire!
First, most , if not all Franklin variety collectors were of the opinion that 1956 BB's just did not exist with FBL's. Looking back at previous sales and
auction records it is apparent that 1956 Bugs' came predominantly from two die pairings that suffered from the die clashing (that produces these
varieties) rather late in the dies life and had lost the sharpness of detail necessary to produce a FBL coin.
Second, because of the die deterioration combined with the general scarcity of the variety, most 56 Bugs grade MS63/MS64, with MS65's being really
tough to find. I don't have access to the POP REPORT data, but off the top of my head, I think this is probably the first MS66 1956 BB graded.
To also exhibit sharp FBL's is like white truffle gravy!
With the new Franklin book due out soon, which I am hoping will feature a chapter on Franklin Varieties that will stimulate more collectors to search
for the varieties, this coin could not have appeared at a better time for guys like Pawpaul, who have been waiting for 25 years for the series to catch
fire!
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and they're cold.
I don't want nobody to shoot me in the foxhole."
Mary
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and they're cold.
I don't want nobody to shoot me in the foxhole."
Mary
Best Franklin Website
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I have a world class Franklin set, but I no longer play the Reg. game for several reasons.
and they're cold.
I don't want nobody to shoot me in the foxhole."
Mary
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even blowed up real big the teeth commin 'out of his nose are barely visible
Is the above a correct statement? If so, why are there so few "FBL" coins if the sharpness was present for much of the reverse die's life? Is “FBL” actually a useful measure of coin strike quality, or is it something else?
The name is LEE!
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Most people do not try to bring MORE attention to an item that they themselves will be bidding on. That just sounds a bit ________ to me.
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...i've always loved mel blanc's stuff.
Guess I've always liked clashed coins.
As to the Bell Line sharpness, do you think how well annealed a given planchet was played a role? That's a variable that could lead to the occasional "well struck" example in the face of predominant weakness. Rob, who is really ignorant about Morgans and Frankies.
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. I think you are dead wrong! Bushmaster is one of the most avid collectors of this series and very passionate about his Franklins. He know's everyone that will be bidding the big numbers already knows about this coin. Also I believe he would like it to go high to better promote Franklins. At least this is the way I take it.
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. I think you are dead wrong! Bushmaster is one of the most avid collectors of this series and very passionate about his Franklins. He know's everyone that will be bidding the big numbers already knows about this coin. Also I believe he would like it to go high to better promote Franklins. At least this is the way I take it.
Pretty good observation Darktone and likely very accurate.
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<< <i>I really hate to say it but this smells like SPAM. >>
. I think you are dead wrong! Bushmaster is one of the most avid collectors of this series and very passionate about his Franklins. He know's everyone that will be bidding the big numbers already knows about this coin. Also I believe he would like it to go high to better promote Franklins. At least this is the way I take it.
Pretty good observation Darktone and likely very accurate. >>
Dang!
My silly meter just jumped to 100%!
Who in their right mind would say "Hey look at this rarity I found in an upcoming auction! Outbid me if you can!"
The name is LEE!
best he come clean and beg forgiveness
on the other hand , if it's not his coin .......... then he is innocent of spamming until proven otherwise ..........
it's at 2050$ in tonight's auction
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it's at 2050$ in tonight's auction >>
The coin did not sell. Obviously the seller wants at least $2,100.
The name is LEE!
<< <i>Would like to see that '67FBL.... Cheers, RickO >>
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