I wanted to know if any of these three Franklin half dollar coins (2-1954 D and 1-1962 D)are "Bugs Bunny" type? If any are, can you please tell me how you know. Thanks.
This is incorrect. The "Bugs Bunny" clash can be found on the 51-P, 52-P, 53-P, 54-P, 54-D and 56 in addition to the 1955. The two obverse photos on the left do not have a clash at the mouth, but I'm not 100% positive about the right-hand photo. Chris
I have a 55 'Bugs Bunny' and from the reading i did when I acquired mine I found out there are at least 2 ways you can usually tell if its a 'Bugs Bunny' clash. The first is the very obvious marks on to the mouth and teeth area giving it its name of Bugs Bunny because they looked like buck teeth or rather it made Ben look like bugs bunny. The other indicator is the bridge of the nose. There was apparently another clash that was polished and removed at the mint before they left. The polished away the bridge of Franklins nose and so you can see a VERY distinct gap on the BB varieties. Let me see if I can pull up the site i seen that from
This was the site i used for most of my info. it seems the pictures arent working right now though. Anyway, they walk you through how the clash actually happened and how you can tell. http://www.bakercoins.net/learn/articles/bugs.bunny/bugsbunny.html
http://www.auctiva.com/hostedimages...ages=602905743,602905752&formats=0,0&format=0 See where his bridge is missing
treylxapi47, I went to the first website you posted but I had already read this information (with pics) on a different website. I was looking at the Cherrypickers Guide, and it showed a mouth that looked like the third picture (1954-D). I see where the bridge of his nose is missing on the 1955, but it doesn't look quite that extreme on the 1954-D in the pics shown in the book. I don't want to start an argument about who is right. I'm just looking for information and appreciate your help with the websites you posted. Thank you! EDIT: I also see that the bridge of my coins nose is not missing, which it looks like it should be.
For what its worth, I found this website: http://www.franklinlover.yolasite.com/bugs-bunny.php#1954-D%2050c%20BB1
I think you are probably right. I dont think the clash was as pronounced in the other years prior to and after 55, so you do have a very valid point that the over polishing may not have occurred on the bridge of the other years, or at least may not have been as noticeable as most of the 55's you see. On a side note, I really like my Bugs Bunny other than the color. The toning makes it hard to see some of those particular features well, and its a little distracting, but overall i am very happy with the coin, and Im sure you would be as well, if one of yours turns out to be of that variety. good luck on your research!
The "clash" was actually all over the place and by definition, any evidence of the clash could be considered the FS-401 or "Bugs Bunny" Die Clash. Here's a 51: Here's a 53-D: Here's another 51: Some clashes are more on the upper lip creating that Vamoire effect. Some are straight out of the nose and can be referred to as a Snot Nose. Some are light some are heavy. Some show die abrasion while others do not. The bottom line is that until the 1955 Bugs Bunny was actually marketed, few folks ever looked for these but the clash was available in most years since it represented a typical die clash.
A side note. Never use Wikipedia to gather information that you will actually use. It's good for fast information for yourself but it's not accurate or reliable enough to share with other people.
Bascially, Wikipedia is provided by a lot of people who know only a little on a subject and very few people who know a lot about a subject. Chris
physics-fan3.14 Did one of the most in depth reveiews of the Bugs varieties http://www.cointalk.com/t75485/ A great read that shows most of the dates with some great photos. Check it out-
Thanks for the link Bedford it was very interesting!:smile I have other questions about the picture in this post: 1. Is that a die chip on the front of his lips? 2. Could it possibly be that this is the eagle from the reverse? 3. The arrow on the bottom that is pointing to the right, could those be considered teeth? Thanks.
