SkyMan 5,533 posts Report post Posted October 26, 2015 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
copper toning 1,272 posts Report post Posted October 26, 2015 Hands down 2nd coin The 1st has a nice reverse but I can't get past the obverse Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillJones 10,734 posts Report post Posted October 26, 2015 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danye West 585 posts Report post Posted October 26, 2015 Number 1 Sell Number 2 to me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coinman1794 4,871 posts Report post Posted October 26, 2015 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KMAG100 574 posts Report post Posted October 26, 2015 Strictly on color, I prefer coin 1's color......Coin 2's color really doesn't do anything for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
physics-fan3.14 14,826 posts Report post Posted October 26, 2015 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walkerfan 4,906 posts Report post Posted October 26, 2015 #1 has a better reverse but #2 is a better overall coin IMHO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raisethis2 2,281 posts Report post Posted October 26, 2015 Number 2 has less to dislike. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonerGuy 2,631 posts Report post Posted October 27, 2015 #2 just put it reverse side out... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerseycat10 2,071 posts Report post Posted October 27, 2015 Coin #1. Despite the lackluster obverse appearance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buffalo Head 1,864 posts Report post Posted October 27, 2015 Top coin. # 1 is the nicest one imo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benjmurts 320 posts Report post Posted October 27, 2015 2 for sure Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RWB 11,908 posts Report post Posted October 27, 2015 The 3rd coin, but if that one is not available then #2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnny9434 5,211 posts Report post Posted October 27, 2015 i like the second one better, its got more color. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
