Walking Liberty vs. Franklin Halfs

[FAT SEXY]

I've been dabbling on the eBay auction market for silver coins and I've noticed that Franklin halfs tend to catch a bit more of a premium than WLHs.. This isn't always the case and often times they are neck and neck, but I've noticed better deals able to be snagged on $20, $10 and $5 face WLH lots randomly... and this has nothing to do with wear because I've seen comparable lots diverge in price a bit.

What gives?

 

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[Ben Cartwright SASS]

I wonder if it depends on the part of the country. Here in eastern Mass WLH tend to get a slight premium in the junk silver sales.

 

[fistfulladirt]

My LCS sells both at the same markup over melt. I personally prefer the Walkers.

 

[PetesPockets55]

The only reason I can think that a Franklin might sell for more is they may be in better condition overall, since they are newer.