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After many years of a looong break, I'm back into coin collecting at a higher level than my previous life. Growing up, my neighborhood friends and I bought from mail order companies and our 1 single LCS in town. Fast forward to earlier this year, and I realized how much more time I spend at home, an...

Franklin Halves are one of my favorite to collect! When I re-kickstarted this hobby, filling up a Capital Holder with proof and uncirculated dates was first on my agenda. It is now on display on my office wall. I have hit a slowdown with obtaining the pricey 1950, 1951 and 1952 proofs. Someday, thos...

I see some abrasions on the hair above the ear, the upper cap fold, the eyebrow, and the top of the eagle's legs. Otherwise, minimal contact marks overall and the cheek has normal chatter . Tilt it under a desklamp and see if there's unbroken cartwheel luster in all of those highspots.

Welcome to the forum. From reading your intro, once you get scammed in buying coins, the pain lingers, which is a good thing to keep your guard up and verify, verify, verify.

For low value silver coins, Mylar holders (with a flat clinch stapler) is a cheap way to add some protection. They're great for organization, labeling and quick reference.

Out of all the 50’s proof sets, your only grand prize is the 1950 - 1953 Franklin Halves.
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