1955 Frankie: Opinions please 1949S pic added

chaze215 · February 11, 2011 12:24PM

Looking for possible grade and value. Thanks in advance!
I tried to get a more head on shot of the 49S.

relicsncoins · February 11, 2011 12:32PM

Almost impossible to grade a coin when the coin is tilted in the image. This can bring out colors, but makes it difficult to gauge surface quality.

ModCrewman · February 11, 2011 12:36PM

That being said I'd say MS65 FBL...based upon what can be told from the images, but I'm far from an expert on the series.

darktone · February 11, 2011 12:50PM

Not trying to be mean but I am thinking it looks AU.

chaze215 · February 11, 2011 12:51PM

<< <i>Almost impossible to grade a coin when the coin is tilted in the image. This can bring out colors, but makes it difficult to gauge surface quality. >>

My lighting is not the best, but it was just a quick shot to give everyone an idea of what it looks like in hand.

Frankiefanatic · February 11, 2011 1:31PM

PR 64

hazed

MadMonk · February 11, 2011 1:39PM

<< <i>Not trying to be mean but I am thinking it looks AU. >>

X2

But, as mentioned, tough with those pics.

edit to add: Lots of sliders for 1955 Frankies.

kurtdog · February 11, 2011 7:40PM

The '50s proofs are pretty glassy. Even at this picture angle, this one's no proof. The good news is, you don't necessarily want it to be. It's a $100, or thereabouts, coin, in MS65FBL, which is the grade I think it could conceivably go, giving these glary pictures every benefit of the doubt. It doesn't appear to be one of those bugsy critters. It's in real nice shape, though, a real problem-free gem. IMO...

chaze215 · February 11, 2011 10:51PM

Thanks for the feedback guys. This is just 1 coin of a complete set of Frankies that a friend of mine asked to look at for her. I will try to take a better pic sometime today. Overall, the set is very nice.

RRich2004 · February 11, 2011 11:29PM

<< <i>Looking for possible grade and value. Thanks in advance!

>>

Looks like a MS65 FBL.

Value could be between $80 - $125.

ricko · February 12, 2011 12:33AM

Discolored... but good condition ... MS64 - maybe 65..... that would be pushing it... let's say 64+. Cheers, RickO

bushmaster8 · February 12, 2011 1:54AM

I'm seeing at least 4 discreet fingerprints on obv and 1 on rev.
Also the darkening of the fields (if that is not just an artifact of the lighting/photo) suggests a slider, but hard to say with an certainty from those pix.

chaze215 · February 12, 2011 2:25AM

darktone · February 12, 2011 2:37AM

that 49-s is worth melt value- again not trying to be mean.

slothman2000 · February 12, 2011 2:40AM

The 49-s is mid-grade circulated with a pretty substantial rim bump at the 12:00 position.....but what do I know...

coinfreak499 · February 12, 2011 2:42AM

Because the picture of the '55 is so washed out, it is nearly impossible to grade. But, it looks AU to me as well. The value is, assuming it is AU, no more than 13 bucks, and if uncirculated, no more than 18. The 49S is VF (IMHO), with the rim dings it isnt worth more than 13 bucks as well.

chaze215 · February 12, 2011 2:54AM

Looks like some complete Franklin sets on Ebay go for an average of $300+....does this seem about right?
And this is what the Melt Calculator has come up with:

Quantity: 35
Coin Type: 1948-1963 Franklin Half Dollar
Silver Price: $29.90 / troy ounce

Total silver value is $378.51.

SamByrd · February 12, 2011 2:57AM

The 55 is not easy to see well based on the image.The 55 appears to be an impaired proof though I am not certain , but also appears to of been handled to some degree based on the the edge and some spots on the bust there are some ticks as well one under the "we"and elsewhere. The fingerprints as well are a sign of some handling.

The 49s based on the damage and condition would be 10-12 bucks on the BST.

1955 Frankie: Opinions please 1949S pic added

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