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How do I tell the difference between Type 1 reverse and Type 2 reverse for the Franklin half? I was reading the June 2009 edition of the "Coin Market" insert from Numismatic News. The 1956 through 1963 Philadelphia issues list type 1 and type 2 reverses. Edited by dubyajay
06/09/2009 10:13 am
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When you find out let us know mate , I wasnt aware there were two types ?
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 to CCF dubyajay, Can you be more specific like the date and mint mark of the coin in question. I too am unaware of two types of Franklins, I know there are two types of Ikes though. John1  |
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I know there are two types of Ikes though. There are 3 type reverses on 1972 Ikes! |
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I can think of two Kennedy reverses , there was only 1 Franklin..there..i said it , stuck me neck out.
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Wow Coinhunter , thank you , I didnt know that.Its pretty obvious too lol
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Yeah it really jumps out at you when you compare Type 1 and Type 2 side by side. The Type 2 coins seem to have a much bolder strike.
I like them, and keep mine separate, I've noticed that many dealers do not separate them though. So I have been able to cherry pick some nice examples at coin shows and coin shops.
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Im really enjoying going through my Franklins Coinhunter , thank you.Ive spotted a few , pretty cool  |
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Actually CoinHunter , its occured to me you might be the very man to put one particular puppy to bed if you would be as kind to oblige by looking at a photo I have of a Franklin. Perhaps better if I say nothing as to what I see , I'm shocked so very few see what to me is staring right back at me. Its visable with a loupe , if I had better eyes I'm sure id see it without magnification.  |
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Actually CoinHunter , its occured to me you might be the very man to put one particular puppy to bed if you would be as kind to oblige by looking at a photo I have of a Franklin. I'm no expert on Franklins, I just like them. :) But your picture seems to show doubling on the right side of the profile. Is that what you were thinking too? |
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Yes , thats exactly it CoinHunter..maybe I was just getting kidded before but when I posted it elsewhere nobody could see what I was talking about.I think the R shows some doubling too noticably.Thank You Coinhunter , I'm satisfied now and its a definate keeper.
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Wetglaswegian, You might post this Franklin in the modern error/variety forum to seek opinions from Coppercoins, Foundinrolls, and our other forum variety experts. There are some doubled die varieties known for Franklin halves. Perhaps your coin is one of those. |
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Thanks Jaobler , this week I'm going to set up lighting to photograph all last years purchases,a considerable task.Ill pay particular attention to pictures of this and any other "special" one.
Ill get some pictures up for sure.I dont believe its a recoqnised known error.
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very cool topic! I never knew they existed either. Thanks for the post and the info
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