I remember years ago looking through piles of Franklin half dollars for FBL. It was loads of fun plus I was able to pick out some nice Gem coins that way. So much stuff has been certified that big cherry picking sorts like that are less productive than they used to be. It was fun while it lasted, though. Thanks, Ben!
I just wanted to point out that there are two sets of lines at the bottom (lower and upper), and PCGS and CAC consider only the lower set of lines for the FBL designation, whereas NGC considers both lower and upper for FBL.
I've graded a lot of Franklins chasing that FBL. I can't decide which is more frustrating, that or chasing FS on Jeffersons. In both instances, it seems like even if you have 'em - you don't have 'em. But of course, PCGS would never price-protect the tough ones. Riiiiiight????????
Contrary to belief,the Liberty Bell was not commissioned for Revolutionary War or the Declaration of Independence.It was made in Whitechapel foundry in England in 1751 to mark the 50th anniversary of William Penn's charter of the PA constitution, with the quotation from Leviticus.It first cracked in 1753,and it was actually recast twice,by John Pass and John Stow(great first name BTW😉)Not many people know that a new bell was cast in Whitechapel,but it ended up at the PA state house.Its unsure that it even rang on July 8,1776, when the first public reading of the Declaration took place.The final ringing happened in 1846 on Washington's birthday, after the crack was widened then filled,which ended up being a bad idea,it cracked severely
Speaking of identifying coins by appearance and not mint mark... the 1979 Susan B Anthonys from San Francisco have a distinctly different appearance from the '79 Philadelphia's and Denver's... The stars on the San Francisco obverse are different enough in my opinion... has anyone else noticed this?
Hi, Ben. I love the Franklins in cameo proof. The nice, clean, and blast white MS coins in high grade are fantastic. The toners are amazing. But you can't beat a sweet DCAM Franklin proof. Like the one I got from you. Everyone should have at least one. I am addicted, and have quite a few. All I can say is a DCAM Franklin rings my bell. 🔔 I like that 58-D you show at the end. Thanks. 🦉
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I remember years ago looking through piles of Franklin half dollars for FBL. It was loads of fun plus I was able to pick out some nice Gem coins that way. So much stuff has been certified that big cherry picking sorts like that are less productive than they used to be. It was fun while it lasted, though. Thanks, Ben!
Another great video Ben Thanks
I just wanted to point out that there are two sets of lines at the bottom (lower and upper), and PCGS and CAC consider only the lower set of lines for the FBL designation, whereas NGC considers both lower and upper for FBL.
How often are the lower lines intact and the middle ones are not I wonder.
I have a Franklin album that I'm only putting near gem FBL Franklins in. So far I have 3. Tougher to find raw than you might think honestly.
Full Ben Lines are the jokes Ben tells during every video.
Now that's a good comment! 😂
I've graded a lot of Franklins chasing that FBL. I can't decide which is more frustrating, that or chasing FS on Jeffersons. In both instances, it seems like even if you have 'em - you don't have 'em. But of course, PCGS would never price-protect the tough ones. Riiiiiight????????
Very nice Benjis there Mr Geek
Contrary to belief,the Liberty Bell was not commissioned for Revolutionary War or the Declaration of Independence.It was made in Whitechapel foundry in England in 1751 to mark the 50th anniversary of William Penn's charter of the PA constitution, with the quotation from Leviticus.It first cracked in 1753,and it was actually recast twice,by John Pass and John Stow(great first name BTW😉)Not many people know that a new bell was cast in Whitechapel,but it ended up at the PA state house.Its unsure that it even rang on July 8,1776, when the first public reading of the Declaration took place.The final ringing happened in 1846 on Washington's birthday, after the crack was widened then filled,which ended up being a bad idea,it cracked severely
When I was young and had a paper route, I would only save high grade walking liberties. If I could have only known.
I love your videos Ben.
Speaking of identifying coins by appearance and not mint mark... the 1979 Susan B Anthonys from San Francisco have a distinctly different appearance from the '79 Philadelphia's and Denver's...
The stars on the San Francisco obverse are different enough in my opinion... has anyone else noticed this?
I wish I knew then for what I know now, I would have stashed every Franklin I had.
I've got that NGC 1949 S MS64.....I think I paid around 95 for it....will I ever get my money back? Maybe? Lol
Ben, what’s the lowest grade you’ve ever seen that received FBL?
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Hi, Ben. I love the Franklins in cameo proof. The nice, clean, and blast white MS coins in high grade are fantastic. The toners are amazing. But you can't beat a sweet DCAM Franklin proof. Like the one I got from you. Everyone should have at least one. I am addicted, and have quite a few. All I can say is a DCAM Franklin rings my bell. 🔔
I like that 58-D you show at the end. Thanks. 🦉
Got a dcam too.
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I humbly accept this trophey. I'd like to thank all my slow friends. Mostly I would like to thank my Mom.
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