1959 Franklin Half

I am interested in this franklin http://coinspace.org/auctionviewold/listingid_131/ He has it @ $11.80 He states it is an uncirculated coin, but I think it is a proof. What do you guys think?
jessie

 

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Does not seem to have the full bell lines .although it is mighty pretty . Lets call it DMPL . Uncirculated ,proof like

 

What is DMPL?

 

DMPL = deep mirror prooflike. I am also providing you with a link that will help you with a lot of our terms, and definitions.

http://www.pcgs.com/lingo.chtml

Jessie checked the coin out and in PR61 the value numis media puts on this coin at PR-61 is only 8.05. I do not believe this coin would even grade that high. On the bell did you note the scratches that make the coin look like it had been slid across a rough surface.Here is the link to numis media.

http://www.numismedia.com/index.shtml

Remember Jessie collect what you like. If you feel the coin is worth the price by all means, buy it. JMO

 

Thank you GD every time I bring this point up, it gets ugly.

 

I have seen it in other descriptions . It was a beautiful coin although not proof. Did you give him an answer or just trsh someone else. Pitifull

 

Its either a 59 proof or a 59 unc with a type II reverse.

If it is a UNC 59 Type II reverse....get it. That would be a bargain at that price.

More like a nice Cherrypick!

 

Doug is correct, of course.
In addition, that wouldn't be a DMPL if it were a Morgan.

Perhaps PL or Semi-PL

 

It is perfectly correct and

It is perfectly correct and this coin is a common Unc. Franklin - proofs do not look like this at all - bone up fellows and look at more coins because the more you look the more you know.
This coin wholesale is $4 or $5.
Keep searching,,

 

Ok,

Now that I have a chance. I bought the coin! It has a very nice Proof-like appeal that I consider to be very valuable. I thought at first it was a proof, but after listening to you guys, I have my doubts. I will find out very soon, because it should be in my hands in about 4 days. Thank you for your opoinions, but since I don't plan on selling it(if it is as good as it seems),the value@ wholesale does not concern me. I think it is a beautiful coin.

Jessie

 

If this is a common unc, then this is not just a $4-5 coin. The coin pictured has a proof reverse - not that it is a proof, but that the die used to strike the reverse was a type II reverse die which was used on proofs. Type II reverses are found on Franklins from 1956-1963. This is very similar to the Washington Quarter deal with the Type B hub reverse.

There is a distinct difference. I own both and collect both types of reverses for my collection. A type II reverse is more difficult to find and runs anywhere from 3-4X the value of a type I Franklin. Make sure you get this exact coin.

 

it is a very nice coin well worth the price .enjoy it my friend ,you got a deal Weasle 94

 

deep mirror prooflike Any coin that has deeply reflective mirror-like fields, from the PCGS website .It says that although it is mainly used in Morgans ,

 

I think you got a very nice piece at a good price.

 

I'm not trashing anybody and I wasn't trying to answer his question. I'm just correcting inaccurate information. And just because you have seen it used in a description someplace - that doesn't make it right.

Doug would never deliver inaccurate information. Just ask him.

 

Once you get the Frankie, post it obv. and rev. with your own gear. It's a very nice coin. Where can I find a picture of the type II revese?

 

Hi, all.
I'll chime in here. I have some insight being that I am the seller of this coin. It is from an OBW roll. It has PL quality. It does not have a FBL. I stated grade @ ms 64, which I believe to be accurate. It is worth the price paid, in my opinion. Hope you enjoy your coin.
ROBERT