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Franklin Half Dollars * Chapter 2
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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]
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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… Continued...
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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]
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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… Continued...
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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]
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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… Continued...
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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]
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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… Continued...
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