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Danye WestDanye West Posts: 193 ✭✭✭
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Pretty nervous about this one. I sent it in with some other toners so hopefully they'll give it a pass, especially if it has a Bugs.



I asked some collectors and dealers their thoughts on the coin, in hand.

I got these answers:

-Might get graded AT, if not, PCGS 65+ Bugs Bunny

-MS65

-MS65 FBL Bugs Bunny



It's kind of hard to ascertain some things about the coin from the picture, so here are some details.

-The obverse has silky, but not booming luster.

-Ben's cheek has light brown toning that looks a bit like dirt.

-The left obverse field is peach and yellow intermixed.

-The strike around the mouth is weak, but you can sort of see the Bugs.

-The reverse has great luster.



What are your thoughts?



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Franklinlover's image of the Bugs

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Mine

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Comments

  • robecrobec Posts: 6,854 ✭✭✭✭✭
    What does the obverse look like?



    The "bugs" clash does look to be there.

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  • Danye WestDanye West Posts: 193 ✭✭✭
    ^ My mistake. Fixed it.
    I could make a birth year registry set out of pocket change.
  • braddickbraddick Posts: 24,811 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I like it. If there is luster, might even go 66 (regardless of that mark on the top of the portrait).

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  • LindeDadLindeDad Posts: 18,766 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I'd give the picture MS64 not FBL.
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  • rainbowroosierainbowroosie Posts: 4,875 ✭✭✭✭
    Looks AT....54 mint sets did not tone those colors.
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  • pcgs69pcgs69 Posts: 4,357 ✭✭✭✭
    I'm also leaning toward AT. The toning near his shoulders looks odd.
  • keyman64keyman64 Posts: 15,534 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Could be the image but the obverse does look a little flat/dull which can be a bad sign. Hard to judge from the photos. Good luck though!
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  • jcpingjcping Posts: 2,649 ✭✭✭
    From the photos, my first reaction was AT. Cross your fingers to wish this one is market acceptable image
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  • gripgrip Posts: 9,962 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Originally posted by: braddick
    I like it. If there is luster, might even go 66 (regardless of that mark on the top of the portrait).


    This.

  • david3142david3142 Posts: 3,598 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Obverse lacks life and the color looks wrong to me. Strange colors and progression, no elevation chromatics, and no pull away. Also, I don't think it's FBL because of the left side, but it could be obscured by the toning.
  • LotsoLuckLotsoLuck Posts: 3,786 ✭✭✭
    My wag is 65
    Nice Frankie
  • Danye WestDanye West Posts: 193 ✭✭✭
    Originally posted by: keyman64

    Could be the image but the obverse does look a little flat/dull which can be a bad sign. Hard to judge from the photos. Good luck though!




    The strike is a bit weak. It doesn't have any rub.

    It definitely has luster. Only the brown is more of a patina than a tone.
    I could make a birth year registry set out of pocket change.
  • TwoSides2aCoinTwoSides2aCoin Posts: 44,605 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Looks okay on the color to me. I don't see it as AT, at all. In fact, I wouldn't have touched it at that price but it does have that "L@@K at me" kind of look. WTG & I don't want to GTG.

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  • ChangeInHistoryChangeInHistory Posts: 3,092 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Originally posted by: david3142
    Obverse lacks life and the color looks wrong to me. Strange colors and progression, no elevation chromatics, and no pull away. Also, I don't think it's FBL because of the left side, but it could be obscured by the toning.


    I agree
  • MICHAELDIXONMICHAELDIXON Posts: 6,589 ✭✭✭✭✭
    If the colors are an accurate representation of how the coin looks in hand, I have to say it is AT.
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  • BochimanBochiman Posts: 25,556 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I am with the ones who don't like the toning/colors as the coin looks in the photos.



    Good luck to you on it. I wouldn't have done that price though.

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  • deltadimemandeltadimeman Posts: 1,036 ✭✭✭
    ms65+ fbl. very nice color for a 54d ! a real gem toner
  • AUandAGAUandAG Posts: 24,932 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Originally posted by: MICHAELDIXON

    If the colors are an accurate representation of how the coin looks in hand, I have to say it is AT.




    This, and I keep looking and looking. No pull away toning...but the reverse seems okay....

    So I really do not know for sure.

    Good luck,

    bobimage
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  • GoldbullyGoldbully Posts: 17,934 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Originally posted by: pcgs69

    I'm also leaning toward AT. The toning near his shoulders looks odd.




    image



    Franklin's hair appears to be in flames.





    Never seen a Frankie that had those overall colors.



    Hope I'm wrong.

  • lkeigwinlkeigwin Posts: 16,893 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I don't think it will straight-grade. Interesting coin and appealing in some ways. Nice surfaces!

    Lance.
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  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    A fairly good (though not the best I have seen) AT job.... You may get lucky.. Cheers, RickO
  • ashelandasheland Posts: 23,743 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I agree, the toning looks artificial. image

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  • davewesendavewesen Posts: 6,661 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I anticipate AT, but have had many myself that are like coin flips, I guess.
  • cameonut2011cameonut2011 Posts: 10,181 ✭✭✭✭✭
    QT shot if it straight grades MS65 or MS65+ shot FBL
  • gripgrip Posts: 9,962 ✭✭✭✭✭
    How do you get pull away if the whole coin is toned? Please explain.
  • CoppercolorCoppercolor Posts: 1,475 ✭✭✭
    Tough to say Danye. There's a 57P out there with a similar look straight graded at PCGS 66. But it has much more luster and less of a dusty toning look. That's what I don't like about this coin.

    I'd like my copper well done please!
  • SkyManSkyMan Posts: 9,505 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Blatant AT, 1954-D Franklins simply do not have toning like that.

    Still, I've seen a LOT of blatant AT in slabs.
    Toned Franklins

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  • DIMEMANDIMEMAN Posts: 22,403 ✭✭✭✭✭
    After reading all the AT and bad color replies......I still like the coin and think it is a pretty Franklin and a Bugs.
  • BryceMBryceM Posts: 11,856 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Well, I say questionable..... and they have a category for that.
  • ElcontadorElcontador Posts: 7,686 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Light purple toning on Unc. silver coins is best avoided.
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  • mannie graymannie gray Posts: 7,259 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I also have not seen a 54 with colors like this coin.

  • halfhunterhalfhunter Posts: 2,770 ✭✭✭
    Looks like a bird crapped on top of Franklin's bald head!



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