Dimeguy's Going to a Show Contest

here's my one and only Franklin

 

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Here is the first Ben I could find (from the melt pile) 51S. Check out those full bell lines!

And for those of you complaining that this isn't open to other countries, open a contest that is only for overseas members. You do realize that dimeguy is giving something away for free, don't you?

 

The International Note:

For those who note that I am discriminating against the international collectors, I didn't mean to. My main concern is, as Chris point out above, the issue with shipping. I have shipped to Canada and across country with no complaints. I simply do not want to 1.) risk shipping across seas (for I don't know the reliability of other country's postal service). 2.) pay $40 dollars to ship a $15-$20 dollar coin with insurance. However, Chris did note that I may be excluding them and that may be wrong. So, I'll make the ammendum that international members, if they have an unposted Franklin, may enter, and if they win the puzzle round they may need to be patient for me to learn the process and stipulations associated with overseas shipping.

And, Chris, next time you have a complaint with a post, I would appreciate it if you would be a little more well-mannered in your replies/complaints. I value your numismatic knowledge and I'm open to hear opinions, but the way you pursued it today seemed rather rude and offensive. Oh, and if you wish to be part of the contest, please let me know which of those Franklins you wish to count toward your entry.

So, to all of those above, no hard feelings, and let's see some more Franklins!

 

1952-s



Thanks for the contest. :smile

 

I've only got 2 Franklins, and here's the one I could scan easily:
A 1958-D. Not the prettiest Franklin - I think this is probably what he looked like after a long night hitting the salons.

 

+1

 

Yes, it is well documented that Franklin visited the salons frequently. He was a pioneer of hair care and is even credited with the invention of the hair curlers according to some sources

 

http://www.endicott-studio.com/rdrm/formsmr.html

 

Darnit, I thought you misspelled SALOONS! lol

 

1956 PR66 Caomeo

 

Please accept my apology for handling it the way I did. It's just that every contest I can recall going back to last year excluded all of the overseas members. I don't know why everyone is so concerned about overseas shipments. In the last seven years, I've received hundreds of shipments from overseas and have sent dozens of items to other countries and never once has one been lost. As long as an item is packaged carefully and securely, it shouldn't be a problem. Heck, for that matter, there are probably more packages lost on a daily basis that are shipped within the US than to/from overseas. It really doesn't cost that much either.

Chris

PS. Thank you for the offer to participate, but the only reason I posted the photo of the entire MS set was to draw attention to my point.

 

Ok, so everyone is on the same page:

Rlm cents-48P
camlov2-51S
ikes4ever-52P
krispy-52S
d.t.menace-54P
USmoneylover-54D
shoewrecky-54S
cookiemonster12-55P
jello-56P
GeorgeM-58D
coinmaster1-60D
kovu-63P

Still in play:

48 D
49 P, D, S
50 P, D
51 P, D
52 D
53 P, D, S
57 P, D
58 P
59 P, D
60 P
61 P, D
62 P, D
63 D

Lot of early years still up for showing. Great Franklins all, especially those "junk" Franklins! Nice to see some coins in a thread that have been around the block for a change!

 

How about the '53-S (mine pictured is NGC 65)




Thanks for the opportunity to play.

 

I'll jump in with a 63 d.

 

1959 Proof

 

I'm not sure that Franklin saw the inside of too many saloons, but he certainly had a fine time chasing French tail on behalf of his country!

 

Close to one more day left to enter before round 2. Any more takers?

 

I think I'm in under the wire with a '59 D

 

Thats a 1948D