1961 Franklin Proof

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by Razz, Jun 15, 2020.

?

GTG

  1. PF64

    3 vote(s)
    18.8%
  2. PF65

    4 vote(s)
    25.0%
  3. PF66

    8 vote(s)
    50.0%
  4. PF67

    1 vote(s)
    6.3%
  1. Razz

    Razz Critical Thinker

    The only thing harder than trying to grade a proof coin from photos is taking decent photos of a proof coin in a slab. These need work but I think show the true color of the toning decently. GTG on this ANACS slab if you want. Polish_20200614_215039726.jpg
     
    capthank and Santinidollar like this.
  2. Avatar

    Guest User Guest



    to hide this ad.
  3. Lehigh96

    Lehigh96 Toning Enthusiast

    My initial impression was PF66, but I have a proof Franklin that looks much like that and is PF67. So tough to grade proofs from photos, who knows.
     
    Razz likes this.
  4. Razz

    Razz Critical Thinker

    Are these the slabs they call soap bars? Because it is about the size of a hotel soap bar.
     
    Paddy54 likes this.
  5. ldhair

    ldhair Clean Supporter

  6. Paddy54

    Paddy54 Well-Known Member

    Correct

    I just sold a proof 67 Washington 1962 that had turned blue as such....i personlly dont care for that type of tone on a coin.
    It tend to be a nice color but it does tone evenly....the quarter was a nicly hammered strike, both obv. And rev. Devices were frosty.
    However being in that slab it most probably would grade up to 68.
    Or at least graded a +/* on the asigned grade.
     
    capthank likes this.
  7. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

  8. chascat

    chascat Well-Known Member

    I guess 66, but if any hairline scratches, then a 64. The coin was probably fully brilliant when graded, but will eventually turn dark brown all over being in that ANACS slab.
     
    capthank likes this.
  9. Mr.Q

    Mr.Q Well-Known Member

    65. To me, it lacks in eye appeal.
     
  10. Phil's Coins

    Phil's Coins Well-Known Member

    Agree, one of the first steps in grading is eye appeal. However it really depends on the grader.
     
  11. BlackberryPie

    BlackberryPie I like pie

    I think it toned in the holder. Original grade before toning is 66.
     
    chascat likes this.
  12. kSigSteve

    kSigSteve Active Member

  13. Paddy54

    Paddy54 Well-Known Member

    Im at 65 on slab but the coin 66
     
  14. Razz

    Razz Critical Thinker

    Paul nailed it right out of the gate. But most of you were spot on or 1 grade off. As stated previously proof coins are tough to photograph and even tougher to grade from photos. Polish_20200614_222422299.jpg
     
    Santinidollar likes this.
  15. Al Kowsky

    Al Kowsky Well-Known Member

    Razz, I agree with you, modern proofs are tough to photograph. Cameo proofs are much easier to work with because of the contrast, & if the coin is toned the job should be easier. I shot the Franklin pictured below a couple of years ago. :D

    1958 Franklin PR67 CAMEO.jpg
     
    Razz likes this.
Draft saved Draft deleted

Share This Page