Use a 10X loop and the RS Yeoman Red Book.
On silver nickels the large P, D or S is the mint where they were minted. It’s an easy way to know it’s silver.
Spots will lower a coins grade.
Definitely a worn die
I’m thinking those scratches are on the slab, not the coin. MS-63.
Sounds like a good reason to avoid them.
I couldn’t resist.
I’m with the proof crowd.
Isn’t it a Planchet is male and a Planchette is female? :smuggrin:
It’s damaged, maybe from zinc rotting.
MS-63
You gotta love the Franklin Half Dollars. I do.
That’s a beautiful coin! Nicely toned and in the AU range.
I have some love tokens but my favorite are advertising pieces that have a counter stamp. I just don’t have any photos of them.
It’s struck on the correct planchet, just on the light side for weight.
Nice but not an MS coin and definitely cleaned. And it’s not a weak strike, it’s wear.
Would have bought it as well. Sure a nice looking coin for its age.
I’m in Pennsylvania so I’m out. Have fun if you make it.
You’re welcome
That is a fairly interesting series number for sure. It’s only worth a dollar but I’d add that to my collection. We all keep what we like so I...
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