Yep, I'm afraid that weak strike is what did it in :-( Flawless, contact mark-free surfaces for the most part, just super weak details. Still really enjoy it though!
Face, date and bottom of bust Bell inside ring. Bell clapper just under D of DOLLAR. LIBERTY and top of head.
Very attractive coin. From what I can see it looks like the luster isn't strong enough and there are just barely a few too many nics for a 66. Still a VERY nice coin, certainly worth high end 65 money. I think it would be a good candidate for CAC.
Beautiful Franklin and the toning looks like an oil spill with all the colors blending together so nicely.
I agree. I have a similar looking one that I know for a fact was artificially toned by a heating method. I bought it from someone with full disclosure for a very cheap price.