1963 Franklin FBL help

[In4redKeith]

I have been researching how to tell if a Franklin has FBL. I have read that you hold it at arms length, no magnification, 5x magnification, don't move it to catch sunlight etc. etc.. If I hold it at arms length it looks like a dime. I know there are 3 continuous lines on top and 2 on the bottom and various coin companies want to see different things. How do the coin companies verify FBL? And what do collectors look for?
I would also like to ask what am I seeing as far as bag marks, planchet problems on the circled areas.

[cauvel]

"PCGS designates Full Bell Lines for Franklin Half Dollars that grade MS60 or better and show full separation of the lines on the bottom of the Liberty Bell on the reverse. To qualify for this designation, a coin must also show no major disturbances, including cuts and marks, of the separation of the bell lines." - (from the PGCS Rare Coin Market Report.)

[In4redKeith]

I am aware of that statement. Since we all have different eyesight I was wondering if the coin companies use any type of magnification to see the lines.

[mustbebob]

I believe they do all of their work using a 10X loupe. I do not believe they use any scopes at all.

[In4redKeith]

Thank you Bob. I know I probably shouldn't have but I snuck another question in about the marks on this coin (it's the last photo).

[mustbebob]

I am afraid I do not know what the marks are. The one on the bell itself might just be a light surface smear mark from storage or circulation. As far as the mark next to the eagle, I really have no idea. Sorry.

[In4redKeith]

Thank you for the help Bob.