1950-D Franklin Half with FBL Rev help
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Happy Saturday everyone!
I came across this 1950-D in an inheritance box. It was inside a plastic shell inside a flip. It looks like an auction piece "$30 res." on the back with "$55" on the other side.
Outside of the scuffing at the shoulder, I don't really see anything wrong with the coin, and was wondering if it was solid enough for a 66 or 66+. It's got clear and clean bell lines, some of the best I've seen, and is just a very crisp strike. Minor scuffing.
I can setup the tripod and digital camera if anyone thinks this could be upper 60's. TBH, when looking at the coin with MS 65s and 66s open on my tablet, this looks better than them.
Any other thoughts or opinions welcome. I've always loved these coins. I've included the MM since there's a RPM variety from what I understand.
I'm not sure if I have a $55 coin or a $1300-$2300 coin (PCGS MS66+ HA 2/17).
Mint Mark
Bell lines
Other shots.
Cheers and thanks all! Sending some weekend love to all.
Comments
Pretty big hit on the cheek, I think you are looking at a 65 max, likely a 64. Bell lines look pretty good but there is that hit on the edge.
The bottom left lines broke my heart.. what a terrible place for such a small ding to be!
There are an awful lot of hits from the jawline up on that portrait; you don't see them?
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
And behind his ear is a good ding. Think it'd even hit a 64?
That will never go 66. Max 65. Have submitted hundreds of Franklins so speaking from experience. A 66 franklin has virtually no distracting marks
Maybe one or two very light hits in non focal points.
Looks to be 64FBL and it is not the RPM.
64FBL
MS64... FBL 'looks' a bit dicey... might make it... Cheers, RickO