1955 Franklin Half (Opinions)

Here is a 1955 Franklin Half Dollar which is beginning to tone a little. What grade would you put on it?

Thanks for looing
Ben

 

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borderline unc?

 

the obverse shows pitting on the left behind the head ... the reverse shows some as well, im not sure if that would impact the grade or not....

does the reverse show doubling on the rim lettering ... Half Dollar" looks weird... maybe justthe lighting ...

 

i think I'm seeing some machine doubling on the front too... or else my eyes are gone!
Ziggy

 

Yes, I saw that too. I suspect it's machine doubling, except look at the AME(R)ICA there is a definate cud on it and a couple of small ones on the front between the T and Y.

 

To me it looks like AU.

 

Xf-45

 

With the wear on the reverse I'd say xf as well.

 

Ef-45

 

I'd say XF40. It just doesnt make it as AU in my opinion.

 

Wasn't it 1956 when they went to the newer/better detailed reverse?

Thanks for the information.
Ben

 

Au at the least maybe a 55

 

I would call it slider AU and there looks to be some machine doubling.

 

What does that mean? Did they use one master until they reengraved it in 1960?

Ruben

 

http://www.coinfacts.com/half_dollars/franklin_half_dollars/1960_half_dollar_obv.jpg

 

I'd say an XF at first blush. That's without even looking at photograde.

man, I gotta get better at this...

 

Love those toned Franklins and that's nicely toned. Sent 2 1955's off the NGC in that last batch. One ms64 FBL and the other ms65 fbl. Hopefully have them back in the mail tomorrow with the screwed up labeled 1963 quarter.

 

Nice Frank Bone! Looks like a good XF from here. Nice Frank. :thumb:

Phoenix