At $2,750 ($100 less than the PCGS guide we all know and quote so well) ... you have to love it one heck of a lot!. I admire a person that is that proud of a coin!
<< <i>For sale here first are some Franklins out of my collection. These coins range from inexpensive common dates and nice coins, to the most rare, prettiest, and expensive Franklins around. I am randomly pulling coins out of the collection, photographing and pricing them, and posting them here. After some time passes, I will start putting these coins up on e-bay for sale. (I sold my first coin ever posted on e-bay just last week. Actually, my wife has decided to help manage my collection, and the first thing we decided is the collection is too large! So she is helping with this whole sales process, something I never had enough time to do.)
I plan to continually add coins to this post for sale, so keep checking back.
If there are any Franklins you are interested in and don't see posted, please p.m. me. Please be as specific as you can with your request. I have hundreds of Franklins in my collection and just might have what you are looking for.
Terms are 7-Day return priviledge, shipping and insurance is included, you reimburse S&I only if you decide to return the coin. If you wish to pay by Pay-Pal, you pay the fee.
1951-D NGC 64 FBL...........$65.
Very smooth and clean obverse with peripheal toning with some interesting toning on the reverse. One of the toughest dates to find with any decent toning. For a nicely toned 65, add another zero (or more) to the price.
1953-D NGC 65 FBL .......... $95
A whie coin with frosty luster. You are seeing the obverse in perhaps it's worst light. It is actually not that chattery.
1954-D NGC 66 FBL ........... $975
A sentimental coin. I have owned this coin forever and it is perhaps the first 66 graded Franklin I can remember owning. A fully lustrous obverse with unusually smooth toning for a 54-D. There are golds, reds, crimsons and teals with an underlay of blues and violets on the obverse. The obverse looks much nicer in hand. Vertical lines are on the holder. The reverse is an iridescence of champagne and violet, with a toning ring on the bell. All of the early D's in the 50's are especially difficult to find nicely toned. This is great 54-D!
1955 NGC 65FBL .............$225
I love this look of 1955 Franklins with the fully toned crimson and blues. I sent this coin in fully expecting it to grade 66FBL, and I still think it is a 66. There are no marks to speak of and the cheek is very smooth. No other marks worth mentioning. This is a very accurate picture of this coin. In fact, the reverse is even a bit better in hand, the rim toning from 9-12 o'clock is actually a lustrous and bright blue. The picture shows up darker and doesn't pick up the color.
1956 NGC 65 FBL ............$60 Creamy white luster with rim toning on the obverse. A very clean coin and has the look of a 66 grade.
1958 PCGS 67.................$675
Amazing cartwheel luster even through all of that toning. A small bridge away from FBL to boot! Only 31 coins graded in PCGS67!
1958 PCGS 65FBL.......$125
An attractively toned coin that just has a really cool reverse.
1958-D PCGS 66FBL .....$225
I din't do this coin much justice with the picture. The toning is actually a very pretty mix of green, crismon, and russet.
1959-D NGC 64 ..............$25 CONGRATULATIONS TO GOLDBOY. HE RESPONDED WITH AN 'I LOVE FRANKLINS' SO THIS COIN IS ON HIS WAY TO HIM, A FELLOW FRANKIE FANATIC!
This coin was slabbed years ago and is in an old fatty holder. Just to get some interest kicked up and going with these beloved Franklins, here is a special offer. To the first Young Numismatist who responds to this post with an ..."I Love Franklins!!!!!!" ...gets this coin for a special price......$FREE. Just PM me your address and age.
1960 PCGS 66 FBL .........$2750.
There are 32 coins graded 66FBL for 1960. The vast majority of them are white coins. Some do exist that are toned, and I have seen those few that have come across the aution blocks for the past 20 years. I have yet to see one that I could say is attractive. This coin is! The obverse is completely toned with all sorts of colors, but green, and crimson/orange dominate. The reverse is covered with champagne and violet tones. I forgot to polish the holder, so all the lines you see are scratches in the holder. The reverse does, however, possess that variegated toning that is common to some of the 60's dates. There is only one mark worth mentioning, a reed mark right between the mouth and nose and on the cheek. Otherwise, a superclean coin. The toning on the obverse might be a tad heavy for some of your tastes, and no I don't claim it to be 'A' box toning like you'd see on a 58-D, but any serious Franklin collector knows that a nicely toned 60-P in 66FBL is like hens teeth! You will not find a coin better than this one available for purchase!
Edited to add: At the Bowers and Merena auction in Baltimore March 26-27, another 1960 PCGS 66FBL crossed the auction block. It actually was one of the nicest 1960-Ps I have ever seen. It is very original, with toning of lavendar-charcoal and steel grey. Those colors, however, are buzz words for o.k. toning, nothing special. The coin sold for $2300. My coin has a much better look. After the auction, I was tempted to raise my price, but am keeping it where it is. >>
Your WIFE IS WRONG! A collection never is too LARGE! When of your coins pays for her Fancy Vacation, then she should mind her P's and Q's. Besides the banks don't pay enough interest and the coin market does pretty well!!
a right pretty 1960-P in PCGS MS66 FBL brought around $1500.......... which was strong considering a few other dates went for 1/3 to 1/2 of PCGS Priceguide.
A '59-P in 66FBL brought $828 vs. $2750 , thats 30% of what PCGS say's it should bring .........
a right pretty 1960-P in PCGS MS66 FBL brought around $1500.......... which was strong considering a few other dates went for 1/3 to 1/2 of PCGS Priceguide. A '59-P in 66FBL brought $828 vs. $2750 , thats 30% of what PCGS say's it should bring ......... 30% ! that's 30 cents on the PCGS dollar >>
Now thats what I call doing your homework!
Young Numismatist ............................ and growing!
a right pretty 1960-P in PCGS MS66 FBL brought around $1500.......... which was strong considering a few other dates went for 1/3 to 1/2 of PCGS Priceguide.
A '59-P in 66FBL brought $828 vs. $2750 , thats 30% of what PCGS say's it should bring .........
30% ! that's 30 cents on the PCGS dollar >>
And many others went for 75% to 80% of the PCGS price guide. I think your opinion of Franklin prices is better served posting it on the US Coin Forum.
Some refer to overgraded slabs as Coffins. I like to think of them as Happy Coins.
he is tops in his field and he prices his coins with authority.............
you even slightly insult with a lowball offer and your checked off his list
he got's no time for tire kickers looking for a bargain .
You politely ask his best price and then play or pass >>
That may be true but it also the best way to remain the owner of coins that most likely wont be finding any new homes any time soon worth less than half or prices paid....
I on the other hand enjoy watching prices continuning to fall after a reasonable offer is presented, I also get a big kick seeing potential massive dollars lost on an investment because of massive egos.... Also a Franklin guy I carry the "dickish" trait you talk about....
Hello PawPaul, sorry I haven't been on the boards much lately to discuss our beloved Frankies.
If you are asking about the 1960-P that was the last topic of discussion, I sold it at the price posted, to someone who I recall is a member on these boards. The member will have to respond with any more details.
Regards.
Some refer to overgraded slabs as Coffins. I like to think of them as Happy Coins.
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<< <i>anytime your ready , post new coins
I'm in no hurry. There isn't much interest.
i think I remember telling you fellers you were trying to sell into a dead Franklin market.
Got the 59-D last week, NICE COIN! Looks even better in hand .............................
Thanks D!!! Much appreciated !!!
Young Numismatist ............................ and growing!
Still lovin' the Franklins .....................................
Young Numismatist ............................ and growing!
the bottom is falling out of the Franklin market - buy now ;
load up b4 prices start shooting up like a rocket
.....check -check
... you have to love it one heck of a lot!. I admire a person that is that proud of a coin!
Good luck, Rony! Hope someone pays your ask.
Young Numismatist ............................ and growing!
I held it 15 years .........u wanna buy it Bushmaster ? for 500$$ ??
<< <i>For sale here first are some Franklins out of my collection. These coins range from inexpensive common dates and nice coins, to the most rare, prettiest, and expensive Franklins around. I am randomly pulling coins out of the collection, photographing and pricing them, and posting them here. After some time passes, I will start putting these coins up on e-bay for sale. (I sold my first coin ever posted on e-bay just last week. Actually, my wife has decided to help manage my collection, and the first thing we decided is the collection is too large! So she is helping with this whole sales process, something I never had enough time to do.)
I plan to continually add coins to this post for sale, so keep checking back.
If there are any Franklins you are interested in and don't see posted, please p.m. me. Please be as specific as you can with your request. I have hundreds of Franklins in my collection and just might have what you are looking for.
Terms are 7-Day return priviledge, shipping and insurance is included, you reimburse S&I only if you decide to return the coin. If you wish to pay by Pay-Pal, you pay the fee.
1951-D NGC 64 FBL...........$65.
Very smooth and clean obverse with peripheal toning with some interesting toning on the reverse. One of the toughest dates to find with any decent toning. For a nicely toned 65, add another zero (or more) to the price.
1953-D NGC 65 FBL .......... $95
A whie coin with frosty luster. You are seeing the obverse in perhaps it's worst light. It is actually not that chattery.
1954-D NGC 66 FBL ........... $975
A sentimental coin. I have owned this coin forever and it is perhaps the first 66 graded Franklin I can remember owning. A fully lustrous obverse with unusually smooth toning for a 54-D. There are golds, reds, crimsons and teals with an underlay of blues and violets on the obverse. The obverse looks much nicer in hand. Vertical lines are on the holder. The reverse is an iridescence of champagne and violet, with a toning ring on the bell. All of the early D's in the 50's are especially difficult to find nicely toned. This is great 54-D!
1955 NGC 65FBL .............$225
I love this look of 1955 Franklins with the fully toned crimson and blues. I sent this coin in fully expecting it to grade 66FBL, and I still think it is a 66. There are no marks to speak of and the cheek is very smooth. No other marks worth mentioning. This is a very accurate picture of this coin. In fact, the reverse is even a bit better in hand, the rim toning from 9-12 o'clock is actually a lustrous and bright blue. The picture shows up darker and doesn't pick up the color.
1956 NGC 65 FBL ............$60
Creamy white luster with rim toning on the obverse. A very clean coin and has the look of a 66 grade.
1958 PCGS 67.................$675
Amazing cartwheel luster even through all of that toning. A small bridge away from FBL to boot! Only 31 coins graded in PCGS67!
1958 PCGS 65FBL.......$125
An attractively toned coin that just has a really cool reverse.
1958-D PCGS 66FBL .....$225
I din't do this coin much justice with the picture. The toning is actually a very pretty mix of green, crismon, and russet.
1959-D NGC 64 ..............$25 CONGRATULATIONS TO GOLDBOY. HE RESPONDED WITH AN 'I LOVE FRANKLINS' SO THIS COIN IS ON HIS WAY TO HIM, A FELLOW FRANKIE FANATIC!
This coin was slabbed years ago and is in an old fatty holder. Just to get some interest kicked up and going with these beloved Franklins, here is a special offer. To the first Young Numismatist who responds to this post with an ..."I Love Franklins!!!!!!" ...gets this coin for a special price......$FREE. Just PM me your address and age.
1960 PCGS 66 FBL .........$2750.
There are 32 coins graded 66FBL for 1960. The vast majority of them are white coins. Some do exist that are toned, and I have seen those few that have come across the aution blocks for the past 20 years. I have yet to see one that I could say is attractive. This coin is! The obverse is completely toned with all sorts of colors, but green, and crimson/orange dominate. The reverse is covered with champagne and violet tones. I forgot to polish the holder, so all the lines you see are scratches in the holder. The reverse does, however, possess that variegated toning that is common to some of the 60's dates. There is only one mark worth mentioning, a reed mark right between the mouth and nose and on the cheek. Otherwise, a superclean coin. The toning on the obverse might be a tad heavy for some of your tastes, and no I don't claim it to be 'A' box toning like you'd see on a 58-D, but any serious Franklin collector knows that a nicely toned 60-P in 66FBL is like hens teeth! You will not find a coin better than this one available for purchase!
Edited to add: At the Bowers and Merena auction in Baltimore March 26-27, another 1960 PCGS 66FBL crossed the auction block. It actually was one of the nicest 1960-Ps I have ever seen. It is very original, with toning of lavendar-charcoal and steel grey. Those colors, however, are buzz words for o.k. toning, nothing special. The coin sold for $2300. My coin has a much better look. After the auction, I was tempted to raise my price, but am keeping it where it is.
Your WIFE IS WRONG! A collection never is too LARGE! When of your coins pays for her Fancy Vacation, then she should mind her P's and Q's. Besides the banks don't pay enough interest and the coin market does pretty well!!
a right pretty 1960-P in PCGS MS66 FBL brought around $1500.......... which was strong considering a few other dates went for 1/3 to 1/2 of PCGS Priceguide.
A '59-P in 66FBL brought $828 vs. $2750 , thats 30% of what PCGS say's it should bring .........
30% ! that's 30 cents on the PCGS dollar
<< <i>Bowers Auction
a right pretty 1960-P in PCGS MS66 FBL brought around $1500.......... which was strong considering a few other dates went for 1/3 to 1/2 of PCGS Priceguide.
A '59-P in 66FBL brought $828 vs. $2750 , thats 30% of what PCGS say's it should bring .........
30% ! that's 30 cents on the PCGS dollar
Now thats what I call doing your homework!
Young Numismatist ............................ and growing!
<< <i>Bowers Auction
a right pretty 1960-P in PCGS MS66 FBL brought around $1500.......... which was strong considering a few other dates went for 1/3 to 1/2 of PCGS Priceguide.
A '59-P in 66FBL brought $828 vs. $2750 , thats 30% of what PCGS say's it should bring .........
30% ! that's 30 cents on the PCGS dollar
And many others went for 75% to 80% of the PCGS price guide. I think your opinion of Franklin prices is better served posting it on the US Coin Forum.
What price do you think would be a fair price in todays market for this coin?
Maybe we can convince Rony to bend just a little???
D.H - I apologise ........It was rude of me to make those comments on your BST post
<< <i>Maybe we can convince Rony to bend just a little??? >>
I`ve been trying with no luck or response....
"Because I can"
myurl The Franklin All Old Green Holder Set
he don't bend .............and I mean over
he is tops in his field and he prices his coins with authority.............
you even slightly insult with a lowball offer and your checked off his list
he got's no time for tire kickers looking for a bargain .
You politely ask his best price and then play or pass
"The most important trip you may take in life is meeting people half way".
<< <i>he don't bend .............and I mean over
he is tops in his field and he prices his coins with authority.............
you even slightly insult with a lowball offer and your checked off his list
he got's no time for tire kickers looking for a bargain .
You politely ask his best price and then play or pass
>>
That may be true but it also the best way to remain the owner of coins that most likely wont be finding any new homes any time soon worth less than half or prices paid....
"Because I can"
myurl The Franklin All Old Green Holder Set
I watched Leber at an huge show closing the deal on a run of 30 or so mint sets ....... they were picked over put together pieces of s--t ;
he had the guy reaching for his wallet at 10% over bid !!!!
The guy asked if the sets were all original and Beef go's ballistic ...........
tells the guy deal is off -go somewhere else to buy ...........
he sabotaged the deal because of his massive ego .
another time ole' Stevie bought a 52-D off the floor in an old fattie NGC holder - his partner told me what he just paid for it .
So knowing how dickish ( myself included) Franklin fellers are , i offered him double -
he started snorting and his eye's got real big and began to buldge.........so I offer him 3 times what he just paid ......... not for sale he hissed .
He was going to offer the coin to Ronyahski it seems ..........who was one of the strongest buyers in the history of collecting Franklin's.
He was willing to pass up an easy tripling of his money ...he was as greedy as any man alive .
But he loved his Franklin's and his passion for them was unparallelled
I also get a big kick seeing potential massive dollars lost on an investment because of massive egos....
Also a Franklin guy I carry the "dickish" trait you talk about....
"Because I can"
myurl The Franklin All Old Green Holder Set
<< <i>Where's your Franklin's now ? >>
Hello PawPaul, sorry I haven't been on the boards much lately to discuss our beloved Frankies.
If you are asking about the 1960-P that was the last topic of discussion, I sold it at the price posted, to someone who I recall is a member on these boards. The member will have to respond with any more details.
Regards.
<< <i>aw shucks , I wasn't being specific ; just quoting that " where's your Moses now ?" phrase with a little twist
What PP really meant is...do you have any monster toned 54 For Sale?