1956 Type 1/ Type 2 Proof Franklins: What Is The Difference?

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

Author	Replies: 7 / Views: 1,905
coinish Valued Member United States 62 Posts	Posted 08/22/2012 6:25 pm What is the difference between a 1956 Type I Proof Franklin and a 1956 Type II Proof Franklin? Report this Post to the Staff

Hondo Pillar of the Community United States 1211 Posts	Posted 08/22/2012 6:46 pm 1956 was the year they decided to spruce up the eagle on the reverse. They made the individual feathers much bolder and made it a higher relief. The coins with this new eagle are identified as type 2. For whatever reason, they also made a small percentage of 56 proof coins with the lower relief eagle (same as all previous years). These are the type 1. There are also type 1 and 2 business strikes for the years 1958 and 1959. Keep an eye open for those also. Report this Post to the Staff
CoinForMe Pillar of the Community United States 2154 Posts	Posted 05/03/2026 9:15 pm . . . . . . For my 2000th post on here, I leave you with this! Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95630 Posts	Posted 05/03/2026 9:41 pm Thank you for the images CFM and congrats on 2000 points too Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
CoinForMe Pillar of the Community United States 2154 Posts	Posted 05/04/2026 09:42 am Quote: Thank you for the images CFM and congrats on 2000 points too Thank you so much, Dearborn. Got a new keyboard, so by next weekend, I should be able to catch up to you on the number of posts. . By the way, you say "2000 Points", where do I trade them in for your US Navy ASE? Report this Post to the Staff
CoinForMe Pillar of the Community United States 2154 Posts	Posted 05/04/2026 09:44 am Quote: Thank you for the images CFM Oh, one more thing, those are my Franklin half dollars I posted above, not just a picture I got from the internet... Edited by CoinForMe 05/04/2026 09:47 am Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188213 Posts	Posted 05/04/2026 11:57 am Well done! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
CoinForMe Pillar of the Community United States 2154 Posts	Posted 05/04/2026 1:57 pm Thanks jbuck Report this Post to the Staff
	Replies: 7 / Views: 1,905

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

All Forums Category: US Coins and Currency Forums Forum: US Modern Coins

The First Dollar, your premier source for bullion and rare coins. See our bullion list on the site and the coin inventory on ebay.

Silver Gold Bull US is the United States leading bullion dealer. We deliver gold coins, gold bars, silver coins, silver bars and precious metals to your door. Order today!

View Last 100 New Topics

View Last 100 Active Topics

Disclaimer: While a tremendous amount of effort goes into ensuring the accuracy of the information contained in this site, Coin Community assumes no liability for errors. Copyright 2005 - 2026 Coin Community Family- all rights reserved worldwide. Use of any images or content on this website without prior written permission of Coin Community or the original lender is strictly prohibited.
Contact Us | Advertise Here | Privacy Policy / Terms of Use

Coin Community Forum

It took 0.27 seconds to rattle this change.