Whatcha think.....1970 Kennedy Proof and a 1953 Franklin proof

coinsarefun

The 1970 was in the holder and I took it out. It is not haze around the perimeter, rather toning but I cannot capture it

The 1953 Franklin proof was in a red after market holder.....and it must have been in there for a very long time.
Check the toning out. The holder has metal screws not plastic. I will get an image of the holder soon.


btw.......do you think the Kennedy has a chance at PR DCAM69?
I have been looking at coin facts and mine looks every bit as good, but I'm usually wrong













The holder........how old do you think this one is?
When did they change from metal screws to plastic?















OK........New pictures

leothelyon

They look downright purdy, that's what I think!


Leo

coinsarefun

I included the red holder for the 1953 proof set

stealer

Is that heavy chatter around "I" on the obverse?

coinsarefun

<< <i>Is that heavy chatter around "I" on the obverse? >>




No, must be some artifact from the image. There are no hits anywhere and full frost on both sides and right below
The "I" is a toning spot.

Gemini

Great photography they sure are super looking coins or images or both.

mkman123

that franklin has some very sharp bell lines!

Monstavet

I think the JFK is a DCAM, but impossible to say 67-8-9 on the grade. I don't see any major ticks, but its the hairlines that will get you. Not saying they are there - just that I cannot tell if they are or not. It's a nice coin regardless.

The franklin proof is nice, too.

leothelyon

When did they change from metal screws to plastic?

Don't you mean the other way around?

They can be purchased through Brooklyn Gallery. (is where I get them.) They will break the plastic if you're not careful or you can stick with the plastic screws which can strip out if you're not careful with those as well.


Leo

LotsoLuck

Those sure are some crispy bell lines.

sinin1

is that 53 half a bugs bunny?

I don't think that proof set is a Capital Plastics holder but something else
the metal screws are still available from them - but your metal screws are different


that 70-S sure looks great - but pics are easily changed with light source it could be either PR, PR CAM or PR DCAM

Deagle74

Stefanie - love them all, and that Kennedy obv must look realy cool in hand!!

Rok

coinsarefun

<< <i>Stefanie - love them all, and that Kennedy obv must look realy cool in hand!!

Rok >>





Its really cool........I posted new pic's in the first post

lordmarcovan

Nice.

Re. the Kennedy half, I've seen that sort of hazy-yet-attractive peripheral toning on Ike dollar proofs, mostly.

ricko

I do believe you would score on that Kennedy... the strange tarnish (or whatever it is) on the Frankie may cause it to BB.... heck of a set of bell lines though... Cheers, RickO

QuarterCollector

Love the Franklin

lcoopie

proof Franklins have full bell lines, as they were struck twice

MadMarty

The 70-s needs a dip!!!

RebelRon

<< <i>Nice.

Re. the Kennedy half, I've seen that sort of hazy-yet-attractive peripheral toning on Ike dollar proofs, mostly. >>

Yeah! I like it too!