GTG: 1952s Franklin Half

You folks know the drill. 1952s is one of the better date/mint Franklins. It is hard to find nicely toned, in gem condition, and is expensive with FBL.

 

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MS 65…fields look clean and nice toning…bell lines aren’t there but as you said, these are rare and very expensive in higher grade with bell lines

 

MS-64+ not FBL

 

MS64, no full bell lines.

 

I agree.

 

62

 

I think that coin is lovely and it looks super clean. I know the toning may cover some marks but I'm gonna say MS66+

 

Bumped for more posts.

 

It is a nice coin

 

I settled on 64+, though it could well be higher. Delightful toning.

 

I’m with @lardan on this one.

 

I like that answer Cuz I guessed 62. But would OP want a 62 if not for the tone. I’m hoping your right

 

Is that all you got. Tell me about the tone

 

I would you know but I'm Tone deaf.

 

Well @Collecting Nut tells me many things. I look forward as such. He didn’t mention tone Was waiting for it. Never used a pipe

 

Oh heck I get it now sorry. @SensibleSal66 Cute. I enjoy you

 

The toning is nice but it goes without saying.

 

Ok, the reveal. People tended to under grade, because of the toning. This is a coin with clean fields, and nice luster, in addition to attractive toning. Those usually get graded higher, not lower for the toning.

 

I’m late to the party but guessed 65.
The slab photos and cropped photos look so different. Crazy what different lighting and angles can do.

 

Missed it by one.