Grade Help, 1961 Franklin Half Dollar.

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draggin49 New Member United States 37 Posts	Posted 03/24/2013 03:45 am This one stands out from all the rest of the silver coins I inherited WAY brighter. Bell lines are fairly visible, any input is appreciated Report this Post to the Staff

supgog Pillar of the Community Israel 2420 Posts	Posted 03/24/2013 04:57 am I don't see any luster, so it was probably cleaned, but it might be just the photos. In any case, this thread should be moved to US Modern Coins forum. Report this Post to the Staff
supgog Pillar of the Community Israel 2420 Posts	Posted 03/24/2013 05:16 am Looking at it again, it might be proof coin, but hard to tell from these pics. Report this Post to the Staff
Funny Money Valued Member United States 424 Posts	Posted 03/24/2013 09:15 am I think you're right on the second count. I think it's a proof. There are four wing tips hanging on the eagle, not five, so it's a type 2 reverse. Report this Post to the Staff
chesterb Pillar of the Community United States 1261 Posts	Posted 03/24/2013 10:40 am Yes, this is a proof. They used special dies and a different minting process to give it the unique mirror-like finish and strong details. Report this Post to the Staff
draggin49 New Member United States 37 Posts	Posted 03/24/2013 12:06 pm Thanks for the answers! I'm new to coins, inherited a bunch of coins so I'm trying to learn and do as much research/ask questions etc Report this Post to the Staff
draggin49 New Member United States 37 Posts	Posted 03/24/2013 12:35 pm So theres a few variations of proofs.the doubled die from what I've gathered is the big ticket item . Report this Post to the Staff
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