1953 S Franklin FBL or No?

cucamongacoin · May 23, 2008 2:28PM

This is one of 20 I had graded, and the best , bell line wise, out of a bankwrapped group of 160 coins. I thought it would 64, which it did, but PCGS did not designate it as FBL, which I think it should. The mark to the left of the crack is a strike through, and you can see the bell line detail continuing through it. The soft area to the right is less than 1/16th of an inch.

mike92694 · May 23, 2008 2:40PM

The saying "Almost is good enough only in horseshoes and hand grenades" holds true here.

The 1953-S is known for having "good strikes" but most of the time, they miss on the FBL. From the pic, there seems to be weakness on the upper bell lines, particularly on the near left.

bigmansam88 · May 23, 2008 2:58PM

Too many hits for it to go FBL, but it's still a very nice coin.

evsite · May 23, 2008 3:40PM

<< Too many hits for it to go FBL, but it's still a very nice coin. >>

I agree. It looks to be close but there look to be some hits along the lines. Very nice coin.

lcoopie · May 23, 2008 6:12PM

Both sets of lines seem incomplete

SkyMan · May 23, 2008 6:24PM

Nowadays, unless a '53-S is totally hammered, they won't FBL it. Too much money on the table.

jhdfla · May 23, 2008 7:55PM

<< Nowadays, unless a '53-S is totally hammered, they won't FBL it. Too much money on the table. >>

ricko · May 23, 2008 10:22PM

No... Cheers, RickO

bushmaster8 · May 23, 2008 11:10PM

<< The soft area to the right is less than 1/16th of an inch. >>

And there it falls short. The planchet void to the left of the crack may disqualify it as well (at PCGS).

That is a well struck Pass and Stow!

PawPaul · May 31, 2008 9:01AM

are you crappin' me ?? for a 53-S -this coin has the strongest bell line`s I ever seen ...........

LucyBop · May 31, 2008 9:45AM

hmmmmm...........................

JRocco · May 31, 2008 12:15PM

I see this one as a FBL.
Send this one in for review with 5 weaker FBL designated slabs.

segoja · May 31, 2008 12:26PM

Looks pretty darn good to me.

Ronyahski · May 31, 2008 12:50PM

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<< The soft area to the right is less than 1/16th of an inch. >>

And there it falls short. >>

Looks like too much bridge on the lower right lines to the right of the crack.

<< Too many hits for it to go FBL, but it's still a very nice coin. >>

NOT. Hits aren't bad.

<< Nowadays, unless a '53-S is totally hammered, they won't FBL it. Too much money on the table. >>

Don't hold your breath for the next 53-S 65FBL to be slabbed.

<< are you crappin' me ?? for a 53-S -this coin has the strongest bell line`s I ever seen ...........
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ALMOST

Great lines for a 53-S.

firstmint · June 1, 2008 1:58AM

When compared to the $69K FBL 1953-S that sold a few years ago, that coin is a 5 figure coin anyday; regardless of the arbitrary lack of the designation (IMO).

The 1953-S FBL situation is one that could certainly use some consistency in TPG grading.

PawPaul · June 1, 2008 4:52AM

" ALMOST ".................. Great lines for a 53-S.

Ronyahski : you have seen far more FBL 53-S's then me !

1953 S Franklin FBL or No?

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