1948-P Franklin Half "GEM F.B.L."
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Hello.
Just wondering what you folks think of this coin, and if it's MSFBL or just MS? Not sure if I'm looking at a 65, 66, or what exactly.
Thoughts on grade and value? Looks like my grandfather paid 25 dollars in 1982.
I'm pretty sure I'll be sending this and the 50-D to PCGS, but would like some opinions or thoughts.
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I'd say FBL
bob:)
FBL not real uncommon on 48 and about a 64. Great coin for a collection but not really a great slabbed coin do to the cost involved even at 65 its on the edge.
Looks MS, but I don't think it would go MS65. Regardless, what is the blob next to the JRS initials on the trunk of Franklin's portrait? That concerns me.
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
Looks to be 65FBL but hard to say for sure from pix. Not really worth slabbing ...
I think this and the 50-D are both 64FBL but this one could be a 65. It looks a little nicer than the other. Please don't waste money getting them slabbed. They are nice coins and would look great in an album.
Also, the sideways and upside-down pictures don't help with the grading. Your regular pictures are quite good although grading from pictures is always going to involve some uncertainty.
Ahh, I thought it might help since I have light source issues.
64FBL
MS64.... a lot of chatter on the cheek and shoulder... Cheers, RickO