1949 FBL Franklins

I see NGC values the Franklin half of- MS65 1949-D FBL at $600 and 1949-S MS65 FBL at $425 anybody know why ?
I see that the have graded about 33% more 1949-D at MS65 FBL , and overall less 1949-s were minted
I see on the bay the D is going for a lot more too?

 

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Here both Pcgs & Ngc price guides that may help.but one thing I know for FBL is the higher grade & better to have.
:kewl:
http://www.pcgs.com/prices/PriceGuideDetail.aspx?MS=1&PR=1&SP=1&c=734&title=Franklin+Half+Dollar
http://www.ngccoin.com/poplookup/NumismediaPricing.aspx?PopSubCatID=43&Designation=MS

 

I think for the moment buyers happened to need 1949-D more, there isn't that many of them around, maybe eventually 1949-s will be more in demand.

 

I agree with Doug.:thumb:
the only thing that can change is the Population reports, they can't make anymore unless you get a China counterfeit.population can change only when folks crack them out to see if they can get a better grade or have the coin cross over to a different TPG.
:kewl:

 

population report for 1949-d for pcgs is 434/22 ngc is 135/1

population report for 1949-s for pcgs is 457/131 ngc is 98/14

however there seem to be more 1949-s (296) that are were on the market than 1949-d (183) at heritage.

 

Don't forget, NGC only looks at one set of the two sets of bell lines to designate the FBL.

PCGS looks at both sets.

 

I think you have that backwards.

*off I go to look it up*

 

From PGCS:

When the bottom set of lines across the Liberty Bell is complete and uninterrupted, a regular-strike Mint State 60 or above Franklin Half Dollar receives the designation Full Bell Lines (FBL). If these lines are obscured by marks, strike, planchet defects, or other problems, the coin will not receive the FBL designation.


From NGC:

I can't find it yet but it's at least as tough as PCGS's and I think it needs both.



As for the OP's question I think it's just supply and demand. Less out there with the same demand will mean a higher price.

 

The value of the under grade will be more when the upper grade is smaller in most cases.

 

NGC is tougher on grading FBL

From http://franklinhalfguide.com/full-bell-lines/
"In order to receive the designation, PCGS requires the coins to exhibit complete, uninterrupted lower lines on the Liberty Bell. NGC requires a higher standard to receive the designation, requiring all six lines (upper and lower sets) to be fully visible."

From http://www.ngccoin.com/news/viewarticle.aspx?NewsletterNewsArticleID=76

The Full Bell Line designation is a designation that NGC applies when both the top and bottom bell lines are struck fully and without interruption.

 

doesnt make sense to me.

 

1949-d fbl

Well I did it .I got a 1949-D FBL NGC MS65 1/2 Dollar
Still don't get why they go for more than the 1949-S but I will be happy to add this to my Franklin collection for sure


http://www.ebay.com/itm/180712918712?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

 

I'm confused here-- the picture of the '49-D, taken from the eBay auction, says ⓒ2005 HeritageCoin.com (which is now Heritage Auctions).

 

I they have a %100 feedback rating and I used paypay so I hope it works out? maybe thats where they got it from inn 2005?

 

sometimes people buy from one place and sell it later on ebay.