How could a common 1958 Franklin half dollar sell for $129,500?

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jimdoc

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How could a common 1958 Franklin half dollar sell for $129,500?

https://www.coinworld.com/news/us-coins/2018/10/common-date-1958-franklin-half-dollar-at-six-figures.html
 
Apparently, the big money loved the toning.

I am continually amazed at what collectors will pay big money for. Last year I ran across, in change, a Washington quarter with a rim cud so large that the entire date was missing. Over $500 from a local collector.

Time for more coffee.
 
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