Guess the grade: 1961-D Franklin half TONER! Grade posted

USMoneylover · February 16, 2012 7:27AM

Picked this up today, what do you think PCGS graded it? What kind of price premium would this quality/type of toning bring generally speaking?
Thanks for looking!

deltadimeman · February 16, 2012 8:31AM

ms65 , can't tell about the bell lines .

SkyMan · February 16, 2012 9:11AM

Technically on the borderline between 65 and 66 for PCGS for nicks etc., but given the nicks are mainly on the obverse, and the dull luster, I'd say MS65. It is NOT FBL.

Attractive toning on the obverse for a '61-D. Unappealing print on the reverse.

66WhiteFBL · February 16, 2012 12:06PM

Too many dings on the Bust--MS64

Bochiman · February 16, 2012 12:29PM

I want to try to grade it, I really do.....it's just those darned fingerprints that I can't get past

stealer · February 16, 2012 12:31PM

64 downgraded for the fingerprints. IMO not very attractive toning and could possibly even hurt resale value.

AngryTurtle · February 16, 2012 10:05PM

<< <i>Technically on the borderline between 65 and 66 for PCGS for nicks etc., but given the nicks are mainly on the obverse, and the dull luster, I'd say MS65. It is NOT FBL.

Attractive toning on the obverse for a '61-D. Unappealing print on the reverse. >>

although the rev fingerprint is sorta interesting looking, e.g. gives it character and individuality.

georgiacop50 · February 16, 2012 10:35PM

Looks solid 65 to me. Could be 66 if the luster is greater than apparent in pix.

The fingerprint does not bother me at all. Attractive coin and worth a premium for the color.

edit to add, I would grade 65+ if the option was there, and provided the very light lusster disruption in the obv field behind the head is inconsequential. The angle of lighting makes it hard to tell if that area is virgin.

USMoneylover · February 17, 2012 6:30AM

<< <i>Looks solid 65 to me. Could be 66 if the luster is greater than apparent in pix.

The fingerprint does not bother me at all. Attractive coin and worth a premium for the color.

edit to add, I would grade 65+ if the option was there, and provided the very light lusster disruption in the obv field behind the head is inconsequential. The angle of lighting makes it hard to tell if that area is virgin. >>

The luster is actually decent on this coin, I think it is an issue having to do with my lighting. Here is one last picture lighting up behind the head where you mentioned. I really need a third light I believe.
I'll post the answer later tonight, stay tuned!

ricko · February 17, 2012 7:51AM

Not my type of coin.... Cheers, RickO

Meltdown · February 17, 2012 7:54AM

<< <i>Not my type of coin.... Cheers, RickO >>

Really?

I grade it 64 no chance at full bell- some folks appreciate that type of color.
I'm on the fence, I like the orange but do not care for fingerprint smudge.

USMoneylover · February 17, 2012 2:21PM

PCGS graded it MS65, thanks for playing!

frnklnlvr · February 17, 2012 11:39PM

Looks like a nice 65 to me! The fingerprint doesn't bother me.

BTW, it's RPM-001 D/D southeast.

Guess the grade: 1961-D Franklin half TONER! Grade posted

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