1956 Franklin Half Dollar Type 2 - Gem Proof

1956 Proof Franklin Silver Half Type 2 - Hand Picked Gem Proof - PF-65 Or Better Condition.

Each of these Proof Franklins will have a minimal amount of contact or "bag" marks and will have a strike that is equal to or sharper than typically seen for this date. The 1956 Type II Franklin has a normal high-relief eagle on the reverse with three feathers left of perch. Thy Type II high-relief reverse was introduced in 1956 to replace the low-relief of the Type I.

All 1956 Proof Franklin Half Dollars were struck in 90% silver and have an original mintage of 669,384 coins.