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1958 Franklin Half Dollar

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Please help!
Is this a variant of the proof of this coin?

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Could use better photos but going by that pic it looks to be a brilliant proof.
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It looks like a proof coin to me without seeing reverse.
but that Franklin should be in some kind of holder. not your fingers.
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 Posted 10/04/2015  4:35 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Coinfrog to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
What do you mean by "variant"?
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 Posted 10/04/2015  4:39 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add dchyrzy to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
once I have time to catch your fingers, but did not touch the mirror :)
This is a coin with mint "D" did not see variants proof!
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There are no Denver minted proofs
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so, there is no proof! Hmmmm strange. The coin looks much better live than on this photo
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Maybe polished?
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It was laminated in plastic
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Can you post a pic of the reverse?
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Tomorrow I will try to do better pictures. Now it is night in my own country
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OK , Good night. and don't forget the reverse photo of your coin so we can give you a proper diagnosis of your Franklin.
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Interesting... Cant wait to see pics.
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image ready:

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I am thinking it it plated,chrome maybe.
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This is a silver coin (white metal end patina) in this photo better seen:

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