1959 Franklin Half Dollar PCGS MS-65 Goiter Variety FS-402 Franklins Of Idaho

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CCFPress Press Manager United States 1420 Posts	Posted 01/17/2026 10:54 am PCGS - It's Benjamin Franklin's birthday—a fitting day to spotlight a Franklin half dollar variety: the "Goiter." An obverse die break gave Franklin his infamous profile, creating a variety as memorable as the man himself. In PCGS MS65, this example sits at the top of the pop. Check out 1959 Franklins for this Variety on ebay Check out 1959 Franklins for this Variety on ebay Report this Post to the Staff

CoinForMe Pillar of the Community United States 2161 Posts	Posted 01/17/2026 1:49 pm Interesting, didn't know there was such a thing! Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 74060 Posts	Posted 01/17/2026 3:20 pm Very cool! I was unaware of this variety. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188213 Posts	Posted 01/18/2026 3:54 pm Very interesting! 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
Dearborn Moderator United States 95740 Posts	Posted 01/19/2026 06:30 am very interesting! I looked on ebay, and they are selling for about $87.00 to $300.00 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
donnie59 Pillar of the Community United States 781 Posts	Posted 01/19/2026 09:22 am I have heard of this variety, but this is the first example I've seen. Report this Post to the Staff
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