Info needed on Franklin

bootleg3

I have been told of two types of Franklin halves minted in 1956. Can any one elaberate on this? Something about the eagle. Maybe a picture if possible.

ldhair

Type 1 & 2

I was thinking it's only on the proofs.

Hey Lucy. Help us out.

FC57Coins

Not the best examples - but I think you can see the difference in wing feather detail between the type 1 on top and the type 2 on bottom:

jonesy

Wow! I didn't know that !

LucyBop

All proofs from 50 - 56 used the same master die, which had a Eagle that lacked detail in its breast and feathers, here is the type 1:




In 56 the master dies was reworked and the Eagle now has much greater definition and detail, these are found from 56 - 63.... Here is a type 2:



Notice the strong detail that is present. A type 1 56 is the rarer coin and a major score with any kind of Cam in it.

bootleg3

Thanks for the help.

jonesy

Thanks for the Schooling Lucy!!