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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Skyman, post: 3327895, member: 28299&quot;]First off WELCOME TO THE BOARDS!!!</p><p><br /></p><p>As you can tell from my avatar, I&#039;m a fan of Franklins.&nbsp; Barring major nicks, dings etc. a Franklin PROOF is graded by the hairlines in the fields.&nbsp; These are almost impossible to judge from an image.</p><p><br /></p><p>With regards to Franklin proofs, one thing you might consider is are you more interested in toned proofs or cameo proofs.&nbsp; They both have their attractions.&nbsp; For example, I prefer cameo proofs and toned business strike Franklins.&nbsp; Both toned and cameo proofs can be found in &quot;the raw&quot;, although expect the raw coins, in general, to be PR65 or less.&nbsp; If you are looking for higher technical grade coins I&#039;d suggest you buy a PCGS or NGC coin, as the price differential can get rather substantial between grades.&nbsp; If you buy on eBay MAKE SURE that the dealer has a return policy.</p><p><br /></p><p>If you can, try and go to some local coin shows.&nbsp; Almost invariably there&#039;ll be some Franklins there, and you can start to learn more by looking at a bunch of them.</p><p><br /></p><p>1961 is a common year for Franklins.&nbsp; Take your time and you&#039;ll find some nice ones out there.</p><p><br /></p><p>With regards to collecting coins in general, buy ONLY with disposable income, as the odds are that you&#039;ll lose money when you try and sell your coins.&nbsp; Coins are an enjoyable hobby.&nbsp; You&#039;ll learn about history, art, money and politics.&nbsp; The odds are you should meet a variety of nice people through having common interests.&nbsp; This brings us to the most important part of coin collecting... HAVE FUN!!![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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