FRANKLIN HALF DOLLARS WHAT TO LOOK FOR AND A NEW COIN ERRORS & VARIETIES LIST

[@marciabrumfield1400]

One of the things about having silver in coins is that they are easily recognizable and, in a prepper situation, most people would know the worth of the coins, the amount of silver in them. If you melt it down, it is difficult to check whether or not you mixed another metal in with it or what amount of silver is there. I will keep any coins I find as coins, thank you.

[@bbcoinsinc]

We agree melting coins makes it harder in a prepper situation. People will feel more comfortable with old coins like Benjies, Mercs, etc. Melting silver that is worn to the point of being smooth maybe but it would be hard to trade even then becuase unlike bars you buy they have no grade weight or purity. Bars like Johnson Mathey and such would be good but just a blob of silver for most people they won't know what you have. JB

[@jamesgreen7465]

I will feel sorry for you if that ever happened because most people never knew that Ben Franklin was on a coin I think most people that collect 90% silver waiting for the zombie apocalypse will be very sadly mistaken when they find out that a 10 pounds of silver won't buy them a single Bean

[@cheapskatecoins5709]

It hurts me in my soul knowing folks are melting great quality silver coins, especially the older ones such as Morgan dollars.. I currently have one Benjamin and one walking liberty, they are not going anywhere.

[@conradpons9238]

I collect the Franklin half dollars, I watch your videos every day. They are very helpful as I have only been doing this for a little over a year,(retired) I am trying to win a Franklin. Keep up the good work my friend!

[@silvergodisking9148]

J and b I got a bu 1953 d full bell Lines. 1964 half in proof set NGC graded 1948 d ms 66 red wheat I also cherry picked a 1962 set proof eight bucks all together at the scottsman coin and jewelry shop in o Fallon Missouri. I’ve been in St. Louis ten days

[@ccorrigan3]

Good morning, I have what I think is a flip error on my Benjamin. Or are the all off on the reverse? Thank you- can’t find it anywhere!

[@michaelpope5299]

I have some Bene Franklins, love they are brilliant and uncirculated, they look like they just came out of the press

[@scottcowell9645]

Which coin microscope due you recommend my 10 power with light magnifier is not powerful enough to see everything on coins I check out to old like how some folks feel at times thanks for your input if you find time to answer have a great day!

[@scott27288]

I love the toning on your '63 Benji.

[@bigtrees2600]

such an amazingly nice coin its one of my favorite coins. I have got several nice ones from my local coin shop in there junk silver bin.

[@ynoemiavillar9303]

I have a 1952 half dollar Lincoln with the bell. How do I know how much it cost?

[@caseyriley6429]

I have a 1953 Benjamin Franklin half dollar how do I go about doing anything with that or find out what it's worth

[@davidatkins6919]

Great video, I have only 1 1962 coin, it has the full bell lines (7) and has been in my collection since 1962 when I found it in a roll of half dollars.

[@donnamac.6362]

I love the Benji's also I can't believe people would melt them down they are worth more as they are. thank you for the informative video.

[@seththompson1982]

Came across a 1960D double die reverse .. Cant find any info on that error?

[@juliekelliher8259]

my grampy told me in the 80s he turned in hundreds of franklin rolls to be melted ...some were org some were not but he said they were all from 1955 to1963 .. makes me wonder how many others did the same ?

[@stevenvardell6286]

I have a 1963 Franklin struck though grease

[@stevenvardell6286]

1953-D extra metal in the bust and the R in Trust and a 1952 proof Franklin too and my mom is not so well either still in the hospital saying she wanting to give up

[@barbd6976]

Thanks so much for the education on the Ben Franklin coin. Love your channel.

[@TheFergieferg22]

I just found my first Benji today at the bank! It's a 1955. I am so stoked. Love the video!

[@bbcoinsinc]

Very cool; congrats, B&J

[@lavinacarson4853]

I Have a 1961 Franklin Half Dollar were can i sell it and how much is it worth

[@teresaj8068]

What year is the bugs bunny half dollar

[@lorenzojunior1435]

I have 1 1954 . Do you know any information on the coin

[@osvaldopadilla7509]

Hi I love you videos I have a cuestión I need your help I got a half dollar Kennedy that has a reverse on both sides there's no face I'm very new at coin collecting I just been doing this for like 4 or 5 weeks can you please help me thank you

[@cheapskatecoins5709]

There are double reverse half dollars out there, but my advice is take it to a local coin shop. They will let you know if it's genuine or not. Double obverse coins are all fake however, usually made as magician pieces.

[@bbcoinsinc]

NGC has certified a two reverse quarter and graded it MS63! I would trust them to look at it.

[@hotwheel6663]

Love the Toning on the one to the right.

[@heidis6210]

wow!! love ur videos keep em coming 😁 gonna keep my eyes open for sure! thanx

[@MRamin98]

I have 1957...d great shape how much is it worth

[@dianacaban2887]

How about a 1952, what could it's Value be?

[@westtexastumbleweed4626]

Would you check your PM please.

[@yurirego8831]

Hi i like Benji too .. i have around 500 franklin BU

[@WckdLlThngz]

Never seen a Benji live. Cant wait to see one

[@Zlikki]

With your audience, we could start a campaign to buy any silver coins a person wants to melt. Those people could buy bars or whatever, but one could protect these coins

[@jackmcdonough5734]

Thought tons were melted last spike .

[@donnabrewer2389]

I have a few

[@onelowerlight]

Since when has it been legal to melt down the old silver coins?

[@michaelahoffman2211]

Very good information. I always learn something in your videos. Thanks!

[@heidis6210]

what about a 1958? anything special about a 1958 bengi I need to look for?!

[@bbcoinsinc]

Yes, D/D, RPM, Clip, Defective Planchet, and also look for type 2 (is scarce for this year). B

[@heidis6210]

B oh ok I will check it out ...I know all the abbreviations except clip...do u mean like a clipped penny?....and how would I know if defective planchet? would I be able to tell by the weight or would the whole coin just be smaller like a nickel on a dime for example?

[@budman1181]

got to love the Franklin's please don't melt

[@aaronp9835]

I just traded one of my 1909 VDB Pennie‘s in poor condition for one of these 1952s In about a vf30 condition 👍

[@dustinkoehn6890]

Beautiful coins. Nice toning!

[@DueForARenaissance]

People arent melting Franklin half dollars. Theyre a known purity, weight, and brand - there is no reason to melt them. They trade by the bag. We melt culls but problem free coins in all grades are traded as is.

[@lee-eb2cn]

, question I found a two headed Kenedy half dollar. Is it real?

[@mensa517]

probably a trick coin but take it to a coin shop to be sure

[@cheapskatecoins5709]

The U.S. mints have gone on record before saying it is impossible to end up with a 2 headed coin as the hammer die cannot be connected to the slot the anvil die connects too.

[@mandoman3042]

Melting any pre 65 silver coinage is just destroying history. I like any historicsilver coinage so their destruction is like forgetting history .

[@dondesnoo1771]

Mando Man I asked lcs for some 40% halves he said I'll give you the best ones I have cause they'll only go to melt it is a shame to melt them as there pristine .wanted them case s..f nothing happens there preserved.😎

[@crazycatessa]

I have a good looking 1952 Benjamin , possible error..

[@lee-eb2cn]

Ok thank you.

[@stevegoering]

my?....why would you melt a part of history....

[@KathrynKandSVarietyShop]

wow!! love ur videos keep em coming

[@kennyspringer7668]

Every time I'm watching a live stream my coins come out I pray that a Benji comes out of it I have no bengies nor do I have walkers except the one I purchased from your Channel so please next time I'm on pull me Benji LOL thank you for the video I can't believe people are melting these beautiful coins

[@mossman5233]

Thanks J&B

[@bbcoinsinc]

As always, thank you for watching! J&B

[@Bboykidcombo]

51's

[@eljaysworldchannel7253]

I got 6 Ben's 1948,51,52,6363

[@vickicardwell3993]

I love Benjie

[@markmarkvlog5756]

I have that coins half dollar 1958, 1960,1961,1962

[@mensa517]

i have three of these coins, am told it's not worth getting them graded

[@cheapskatecoins5709]

You were told wrong. If they are in great condition, they are very worth getting graded as top grades can go for over $1000.

[@bbcoinsinc]

Yep, if they are in great shape look at the next video!

[@bbcoinsinc]

$13,500!!

[@KirksCORNER1983]

I got 25 of these for sale if anyone is interested, if not I will be melting them down and making a nice bar out of them :)

[@bishnurana6633]

Hey Guys I have couple peaces , I am gonna sale now , I have 10 peaces ,

[@bulldogusmc9182]

That's more than a shame never even thought melting Benji

[@bbcoinsinc]

We agree!! Worst than shame!

[@dondesnoo1771]

Lucky if you can get 5$for em 40yrs ago they were 15$ !.😎

[@felixpalma1189]

I saw this video at night in 2019 and I just found a dollar silver coin 1963

[@eddietrees175]

I think I might have found 63 Franklin half dollar double die obverse

[@silvergodisking9148]

Just got a fifty d today