1953 Proof Franklin question
HoshiShoju
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I have 3 1953 Proof Franklin Halves that are "missing" the right eagle wing on the reverse. I guess Missing isn't appropriate, it's more like the "vanishing 3" 03 Lincoln.
I have never owned a 53 pr frankie before so I was just curious if it was a common occurance on the issue, or if there was a known variety, or if anyone cares at all.
I have never owned a 53 pr frankie before so I was just curious if it was a common occurance on the issue, or if there was a known variety, or if anyone cares at all.
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That eagle design was used up to 1956. During 1956 a more pronounced eagle design was introduced. The old eagle is the Type 1 (and is rarer for 1956) and the new eagle is the Type 2.
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well that answers that then. thanks for the info, I love franklins, but I am just getting into the better $ stuff (I mostly have circ rainbow toners, and 56 and forward proofs.)
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