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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;dimeguy, post: 673091, member: 19855&quot;]So, I decided to branch out a bit and start a Franklin collection. I&#039;m not sure if I&#039;m doing this correctly, but here is my methodology. I first figure what kind of collect I want. Figured the Franklins were cheap enough to go for an uncirculated set. So, I take my Saturdays, (only the last two mind you) to sit in the coin shop and poor over raw Franklins of ALL grades, asking the coin dealer questions as they arise. During the process I try to point out the high marks of the coin, figuring these would be the first to be worn from circulation. Now, unless I&#039;m wrong, these points would be Franklin&#039;s cheek, top of head, and hair curls directly behind the ear. On the reverse, the bell lines are important, so is the feather differentiation of the eagle, and the rope holding the truss of the bell. If I am totally wrong or missing something, please let me know because I&#039;m just doing this free hand and guessing from what I&#039;m seeing on the circulated coins. I tried to find a decent website to help me know the high points in the grades of Franklins, but most are in regard to differentiating the mint state. So, I guess my question is two fold: am I going about learning how to grade Franklins the correct way and am I correct in my assessment as to the key points in looking at the coin? Lastly, I noticed that there&#039;s evidently a difference from what is deemed uncirculated to brilliant uncirculated. Again, going off of observation alone, I&#039;m guessing brilliant uncirculated has more of a proof like quality in relation to detail and luster? Since I have never amassed an entire uncirculated set before I figure I best learn the difference. Opinions are welcomed. Thanks guys.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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