[b]FBL or NOT FBL[/b]

Ok, so I am going to try some of my newly found photography skills to shjow some stuff and ask your opinions on them.

First up, this 1949-D Franklin Half. Does it have FBL or not?

You post, and we all decide

 

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Maybe it's just my computer, but it doesn't look like there is a picture here.

 

NGC.....NO
PCGS....Maybe

 

While that it a good picture, it is not clear enough for me to be able to tell.

 

no

 

That is a good picture!

I vote yes. 49D's are generally very well struck - your coin appears to be about the norm. I'm somewhat concerned with an apparent area of weakness in the upper left quadrant, but I believe this coin will make FBL at NGC. Of course, PCGS is a given - but the PCGS designation is pretty much worthless in my book.

49D is a semi-key to the series not because of a weak strike, but rather due to the generally below average quality of the coins. Yours actually appears quite attractive, albeit dipped, but if you show us a picture of the obverse we can give you a better idea of the grade.

To see my 1949D, go here: http://coins.www.collectors-society...ail.aspx?PeopleCoinID=342987&PeopleSetID=6638

 

sorry, but I think not.

 

Agreed.
Not only is the strike important but also nicks/cuts that interrupt the bell lines.
Same thing as Full Steps on Jefferson nickels.

 

When I blew up your thumbnail my eyes immediately went to the spot left of the crack and figured it wasn't FBL. It's seen in GDJMSPs close-up.

Nice coin though.

Bruce