What grade would you give this Type 1 1956 Proof Franklin?

I really suck at attempting to grade proof coins. I know it comes down to hairlines and stuff. But I really don't see any on this Type 1 1956 Franklin I picked up today. I know what I would like to call it, but I would like to know where you guy's would be at on it.

I know grading proofs from images is pretty much an act of futility, so I shot this coin using two different lighting techniques. Let me know what you think.

 

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I'm not proficient grading proofs but the first set of images are perfect.

 

Your first set to my eye and liking....look the best.
True hides the camo but I perfer the wet mirror finish..it will show blems.... or show you exactly what' there a gem coin. Ok I am at 65 but 66 wouldn't surprise me.

 

It looks like at least a 65 or 66 as I don't see any hairlines. If you cherrypicked it, it is certainly worth trying to grade.

Edit: I would say not a cameo, but still a $100-$135 coin in PF 65

 

I'm not good at grading proofs but I'd say MS-65 FBL. It's kind of hard to see the last bell line but it looks all there. Nice photos.

 

Looks like a 66 to me.

 

It was a cherrypick. I paid $25.00 for it this afternoon at my local shop. I will eventually send it in for grading, along with a big stack of coins that "Need" to go as well. LOL I just don't like parting with coin buying money.

 

It's definitely a FBL as it is a Proof coin.

 

67

 

It looks like a 66* coin to me.

 

67

 

Good, that's a bonus. I only need 8 more PCGS MS-64 FBL Franklins to complete my set. Errors and varieties not included.

 

It certainly is far from being a cameo, but it's the first Type 1 I have cherrypicked. So I am pretty excited about it. The surfaces are very clean and I am hoping for it to fall in the 66 - 67 range. Thank you to all who have replied so far. I have a stack of coins to send in for grading when I get taxes back.

 

Is it just me that in the second photo, there is a tiny scratch on Franklin's cheek and therefore it may affect grading? I could be wrong.

 

Probably 66. Not seeing hairlines. Those hide easily, but I figured you'd show them in photos you're having us grade from if they were there. Nice coin!

 

It's a magnificent strike. The dies look a little past-it in that second set of pictures, though. Still, I'll go PR67. They don't count bell lines on proofs, BTW.

 

Minimum 66 and I could see a good shot 67.

 

I wouldn't be surprised to see this in a 67 holder.

 

PF-67

 

Yeah I'm with the 67 group. I'll be honest that I have no clue how they grade more modern proofs as I only have experience with older proofs but I just see nothing keeping it below 67.

If you do send in make sure to update the thread as my curiosity levels are piqued