FBL on franklin half dollars.

duck620 · January 5, 2026 1:47PM

what is considered FBL on franklin half dollars at PCGS?

thanks--ken.

johnny9434 · January 5, 2026 1:53PM

It means full bell lines usually around the bottom of the bell on the reverse. Its relatively easy to see

duck620 · January 5, 2026 1:56PM

@johnny9434 said:
It means full bell lines usually around the bottom of the bell on the reverse. Its relatively easy to see

thanks for the info.

johnny9434 · January 5, 2026 1:58PM

@duck620 said:

@johnny9434 said:
It means full bell lines usually around the bottom of the bell on the reverse. Its relatively easy to see

thanks for the info.

I dont have a pic handy but one off say ebay can help more 😉

MsMorrisine · January 5, 2026 6:27PM

FBL

https://www.pcgs.com/coinfacts/coin/1948-d-50c-fbl/86652
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MsMorrisine · January 5, 2026 6:29PM

NOT FBL

https://www.pcgs.com/coinfacts/coin/1948-d-50c/6652

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Franklin_Fan · January 5, 2026 7:51PM

Any time possible always go for the Full Bell Lines. Usually more desirable and usually at a premium.

Cougar1978 · January 5, 2026 10:27PM

Some nice Franks.

FBL on franklin half dollars.

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FBL

NOT FBL

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