Ben in the raw.
SkyMan
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You guys know me and coins from 1958, particularly Franklins. Here's a Franklin I got out of a mint set and have kept raw. I just like holding coins, not slabs, if at all possible. One thing that is hard to see in the images is that the obverse has got one pretty good ding going from north to south extending from Ben's cheekbone to about 9 o'clock to his mouth. Luckily it has toned over, so while it is noticeable, it is not in your face. It shows up as a black line in the first image. Given the ding I'd grade the coin a 63 or 4, but as you might imagine, I'm not too worried about the technical grade... The images are by Shane Canup and I think he did an excellent job.
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<< <i>One of the prettiest Frankies I've seen! >>
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This and another coin Sy sent from the same set are out of this world....that's why I am thrilled to announce that Sy has agreed tp sell me this monster
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rainbowroosie April 1, 2003
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It is the new toner world, where one can never be completely sure. I'd like to think that this is the beautiful natural real deal that represents the goal of the doc. That those colors have apparently been so closely duplicated is so scary.
It is sure a gorgeous Franklin. & I like Shanes pic. Much mo' "in your face" than RC's.
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I knew it would happen.
Gosh Shane, I guess you've got a pretty good bargaining position given the fact you have the coin in hand...
<< <i>SkyMan, that's a beaut! Do you know why 1958 seems to have produced some of the nicest toners? Was there something about the composition that year? >>
I've heard a variety of theories (metal composition, the wash used on the planchets, the paper/cardboard mint set holders etc.), but no one is entirely sure.
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<< <i>Thank you everybody for your kind words!
Gosh Shane, I guess you've got a pretty good bargaining position given the fact you have the coin in hand...
<< <i>SkyMan, that's a beaut! Do you know why 1958 seems to have produced some of the nicest toners? Was there something about the composition that year? >>
I've heard a variety of theories (metal composition, the wash used on the planchets, the paper/cardboard mint set holders etc.), but no one is entirely sure. >>
Another thing that plays a huge role in how the sets will tone is how and where it was stored.
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I have a nice mint set I got from LeeG that would be perfect.
<< <i>It is the new toner world, where one can never be completely sure. I'd like to think that this is the beautiful natural real deal that represents the goal of the doc. That those colors have apparently been so closely duplicated is so scary. >>
Completely sure of what? That's oxidation, tarnish. As such, it's completely natural.
I'll tell you what's unnatural. That sniffer machine. It gets a whiff of this toning on a Ben, I don't know what it'll do. Probably go tilt.
Sure you say , your completely sure - are you sure your so sure ? Surely ?