Decisions... Which 1963 Franklin for the toner Dansco?

[SkyMan]

Given that I'm a coin collector, I've got OCD. If I find a coin I like and the price isn't too bad I'll buy it. I realized early on that I was getting more Franklins than I needed for my toner Dansco, so I ended up buying three Danscos. However, I am trying to put together a Top set, and then have the surplus coins wend their way down into the surplus Danscos. I've got several 1963 P & D Franklins for the toner Dansco. Later on this week I'll post some D mint Franklins, but this post is about P mint Frankies. Here are my two favorite 1963 P mint Franklins. Which one do you prefer for the Top set? The images are by Bob Campbell, and I think he did an excellent job.

 

 

[copper toning]

Hands down 2nd coin

 

The 1st has a nice reverse but I can't get past the obverse

[BillJones]

I don't like the first coin at all. It doesn't even look like it's Mint State to me. The surfaces have dull gray rubbed look.

 

Number 2, hands down.

[Danye West]

Number 1

Sell Number 2 to me!

[coinman1794]

Given that I'm a coin collector, I've got OCD. If I find a coin I like and the price isn't too bad I'll buy it. I realized early on that I was getting more Franklins than I needed for my toner Dansco, so I ended up buying three Danscos. However, I am trying to put together a Top set, and then have the surplus coins wend their way down into the surplus Danscos. I've got several 1963 P & D Franklins for the toner Dansco. Later on this week I'll post some D mint Franklins, but this post is about P mint Frankies. Here are my two favorite 1963 P mint Franklins. Which one do you prefer for the Top set? The images are by Bob Campbell, and I think he did an excellent job.

 

 

 

It depends on what grades you are looking for in your album. Coin 2 is choice mint state, and coin 1 is a slider, and I would hate to compare them, as both are exceptional for what they are.

[KMAG100]

Strictly on color, I prefer coin 1's color......Coin 2's color really doesn't do anything for me.

[physics-fan3.14]

They both have their advantages. The toning on to first's reverse is considered cool (even if I'm not a huge fan of it myself). The second is brighter and more attractive overall, in my opinion.

[Walkerfan]

#1 has a better reverse but #2 is a better overall coin IMHO.

[Raisethis2]

Number 2 has less to dislike.

[TonerGuy]

#2 just put it reverse side out...

[jerseycat10]

Coin #1. Despite the lackluster obverse appearance.

[Buffalo Head]

Top coin. # 1 is the nicest one imo

[benjmurts]

2 for sure

[RWB]

The 3rd coin, but if that one is not available then #2.

[johnny9434]

i like the second one better, its got more color.