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GTG - 1951 Half - PR68 CAC
FlyingAl
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This one should be a fun one! Video link at the bottom.
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PR67+
Really nice
Collector, occasional seller
Can’t tell from photo if bottom bell line is full or not so I’ll say MS67 no FBL.
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I immediately thought proof but then didn't feel the rims look sharp enough for proof. Not sure but will say MS67+FBL. JMO
Jim
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It's a proof coin, so no one has to worry about an MS grade or FBL designation.
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
I really love the die polish lines that can be found on the early proof Franklin issues.
This one has clear die polish along the portrait in what appear to be both swirls and straighter lines, but the reverse seems to be devoid of die polish lines, or at least there are quite a bit fewer of them. There seems to be a planchet void near the clapper of the bell on the reverse and perhaps something else going on at 9:00 near the reverse, but the obverse is nuts and I don't see the coin going below PR67. However, we all know attempting to grade proof coinage from images is sketchy, at best.
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
There is a high resolution video at the link below the images.
Coin Photography
I think it's a 68, no question, but not my series or understanding. Killer coin.
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Todd - BHNC #242
MS67 FBL
Mike
My Indians
Dansco Set
PR67
Imma guess 67
"A dog breaks your heart only one time and that is when they pass on". Unknown
PR68
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
PR68+
Ms 67+
PR68
Really clean and the video was superb.
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PR67+
PF67 shot 68
PF66, due to hairlines (which do not show in the photo).
Looks like the guesses have been winding down. Here's the reveal!
Coin Photography
Very nice!
LOL, Did you read the title?
Micah Langford - https://www.oldglorycoinsandcurrency.com/
The title was changed to include the grade and proof status more than 17-hours after the post you quoted.
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
That is one hell of a beautiful 1951 Franklin half dollar.
This coin is mine. For some odd reason, lately high end Proof Franklin’s seem to have had low interest in GC auctions. This coin has a PCGS Price Guide Value of $7,250 and a CAC Price Guide Value of $7,000.
From the PCGS Auction Prices Realized, the most recent 1951 Proof Franklin graded by PCGS that merited a CAC sticker was sold at Heritage in March 2019 for $8,100, including the BP. From the GC Coin Auction Archive, the most recent one without toning was sold in December 2024 for $7,031, including the BP.
There are 94 of these graded PR68 (11 by PCGS and 83 by NGC). Of those 94, only 22 have a CAC sticker!
I bought this coin last month on GC as an upgrade for my Proof Franklin set for $4,531 including the 10% bp (excluding postage).
Yes, @FlyingAl has the ability to take great photos, including the difficult task of showing luster as it appears in-hand in a two-dimensional photo.
Here’s a hotlink to my set:
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/half-dollars/franklin-half-dollars-major-sets/franklin-half-dollars-basic-set-proof-1950-1963/publishedset/205786
Steve
My collecting “Pride & Joy” is my PCGS Registry Dansco 7070 Set:
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/design-type-sets/complete-dansco-7070-modified-type-set-1796-date/publishedset/213996
The title certainly took any fun out of guessing.
The title was edited to include the grade after the grade was revealed.
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.