The Franklin Half Dollar 1948-1963

[JRocco]

Here is a Type 1 1956 Frankie


A quick PUP to ID the much tougher Type 1 1956 Frankie over the more common Type 2 is looking at
the reverse eagle. They used a different eagle in 56 resulting in the two Types. If you look close you will
see 4 feathers on the eagles left wing facing on the Type ! (the example on the left) vs 3 feathers on the Type 2.
You can also see the fuller well defined wing strike on the Type 2 seen in the pic on the right. All Type 1 1956 Frankies
show this weaker wing strike.

[coinsarefun]

Here is a Type 1 1956 Frankie


A quick PUP to ID the much tougher Type 1 1956 Frankie over the more common Type 2 is looking at
the reverse eagle. They used a different eagle in 56 resulting in the two Types. If you look close you will
see 4 feathers on the eagles left wing facing on the Type ! (the example on the left) vs 3 feathers on the Type 2.
You can also see the fuller well defined wing strike on the Type 2 seen in the pic on the right. All Type 1 1956 Frankies
show this weaker wing strike.

Nice explanation !
One of these days I will cherry pick one...still looking

[coinsarefun]

I have been thinking about submitting this one for a long time now.
Although it doesn't show in the image very well it has full bell lines and a  nice higher grade. Luster is great
Even the color is nicer in hand