Franklin Half Dollars * Chapter 2

Franklin Half Dollars > Ch 2 > Grading Mint State Franklins

Posted by Rick Tomaska at 16 February, 2002, 2:49 pm - (0) Comment
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[The following excerpt is published courtesy of DLRC Press and its author, Rick Tomaska. This information was originally published in 2002 in The Complete Guide to Franklin Half Dollars] * * * Grading Mint State Franklins Grading mint state Franklins is not as easy as one might think. The best advice is to view as many certified coins as possible and study them closely to gain… Continued...

Franklin Half Dollars > Ch 2 > What Is A Full Bell Line (FBL) Franklin?

Posted by Rick Tomaska at 16 February, 2002, 2:48 pm - (0) Comment
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[The following excerpt is published courtesy of DLRC Press and its author, Rick Tomaska. This information was originally published in 2002 in The Complete Guide to Franklin Half Dollars] * * * What Is A Full Bell Line (FBL) Franklin? There are corollaries in other coins series to the FBL Franklin. Mercury dimes are graded for Full Split Bands (FSB) and Standing Liberty quarters for Full Head… Continued...

Franklin Half Dollars > Ch 2 > Striking Characteristics of Mint State Franklins

Posted by Rick Tomaska at 16 February, 2002, 2:39 pm - (0) Comment
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[The following excerpt is published courtesy of DLRC Press and its author, Rick Tomaska. This information was originally published in 2002 in The Complete Guide to Franklin Half Dollars] * * * Striking Characteristics of Mint State Franklins VERY SOFTLY VERY SOFTLY STRUCK This 1952-S exhibits virtually no high point detail. While the lower cheek of Franklin looks abraded, there is actually no wear on the cheek… Continued...

Franklin Half Dollars > Ch 2 > The Importance of the Condition of the Master Die

Posted by Rick Tomaska at 16 February, 2002, 2:39 pm - (0) Comment
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[The following excerpt is published courtesy of DLRC Press and its author, Rick Tomaska. This information was originally published in 2002 in The Complete Guide to Franklin Half Dollars] * * * The Importance of the Condition of the Master Die The purpose of this comparison is help the reader understand the importance of the condition of the master die – the die used to create… Continued...