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Hello im intrested in advice on a 1955 Franklin half "zombie" dollar.

BboutBbout Posts: 22 ✭
edited October 9, 2023 11:34AM in U.S. Coin Forum


Thanks for looking.

Also if you look on the back and front they don't match up but misaligned.

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    TomBTomB Posts: 23,090 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I don't know why no one has mentioned it yet, but that is not a "jefferson half", but instead has Benjamin Franklin on it. I'm not certain what advice you might be looking for, but it appears to be mint state and has rather unattractive staining on it.

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    coinkatcoinkat Posts: 24,491 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited October 9, 2023 11:37AM Answer ✓

    @TomB

    I was thinking the same thing... but Jefferson might be part of the whole zombie component - after all the 1950s produced some classic sci fi- Perhaps Invasion of the Body Snatchers was premature for 1955

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    morgandollar1878morgandollar1878 Posts: 4,006 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    The toning should dip off. I also noticed that is a Bugs Bunny Variety. The reverse having a slight rotation is not enough to carry any kind of premium.

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    jmlanzafjmlanzaf Posts: 42,348 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @morgandollar1878 said:
    The toning should dip off. I also noticed that is a Bugs Bunny Variety. The reverse having a slight rotation is not enough to carry any kind of premium.

    I don't think it's rotated much. It looks like 10 degrees in the photos but if you look at the 2x2 edges, the 2x2 is rotated between the images.

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    maymay Posts: 1,700 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited October 9, 2023 10:51AM

    Just some unsightly toning, only worth junk silver price.

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    PeakRaritiesPeakRarities Posts: 4,858 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Looks to me like staining/environmental damage from improper storage. If there is a slight misalignment of the dies, it appears to be too insignificant to add any value to the coin. Imo you're looking at about 8-10$.

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    BboutBbout Posts: 22 ✭

    Thanks Ownerofawheatiehoard,

    I do also like the wheaties, early morning for me.

    Mainly wondered if it was due to oil in the die strike.

    Many thanks

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    telephoto1telephoto1 Posts: 4,966 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @DeplorableDan said:
    Looks to me like staining/environmental damage from improper storage. If there is a slight misalignment of the dies, it appears to be too insignificant to add any value to the coin. Imo you're looking at about 8-10$.

    That staining is just some ugly toning. A judicious quick dip by someone who knew what they were doing would make that go away. The piece also looks BU and appears to be a Bugs Bunny.


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    BboutBbout Posts: 22 ✭

    Thanks DeplorableDan,

    Advice is always welcome, just looked 7x and there is a slight bugs bunny teeth, forgot about bugs.

    Many thanks

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    BboutBbout Posts: 22 ✭

    Apologies Franklin.

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    BboutBbout Posts: 22 ✭

    Nice if the staining had colours 👌

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    ChrisH821ChrisH821 Posts: 7,126 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I would probably dip it. Was going to mention Bugs Bunny but looks like you've got it.

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    OAKSTAROAKSTAR Posts: 8,770 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited October 9, 2023 2:49PM

    @Ownerofawheatiehorde said:
    Just some unsightly toning, only worth junk silver price.

    That coin to me would be worth much more then $7.92

    @telephoto1 said:
    That staining is just some ugly toning. A judicious quick dip by someone who knew what they were doing would make that go away. The piece also looks BU and appears to be a Bugs Bunny.

    I was thinking the same thing about the dipping. I'm just not sure if the stain is baked into the surface. If it is, a dip will destroy that coin!

    It's a bugs bunny.

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    maymay Posts: 1,700 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @OAKSTAR said:

    @Ownerofawheatiehorde said:
    Just some unsightly toning, only worth junk silver price.

    That coin to me would be worth much more then $7.92

    said:
    That staining is just some ugly toning. A judicious quick dip by someone who knew what they were doing would make that go away. The piece also looks BU and appears to be a Bugs Bunny.

    I was thinking the same thing about the dipping. I'm just not sure if the stain is baked into the surface. If it is, a dip will destroy that coin!

    It's a bugs bunny.

    Sorry, didn’t notice the bugs bunny.

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    PeakRaritiesPeakRarities Posts: 4,858 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Yea I wasn't looking for bugs either so don't use my valuation, lol.

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    OAKSTAROAKSTAR Posts: 8,770 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Sorry, this picture looks like one of @emeraldATV posts!

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