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Moondoggys Franklin Proofs Set 1
1950

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Coin Details

Set Details

Origin/Country:	United States
Design Description:	HALF DOLLARS - FRANKLIN, PROOF
Item Description:	50C 1950
Grade:	NGC PF 64
Owner:	moondoggy

Winning Set:	Moondoggys Franklin Proofs Set 1
Date Added:	1/5/2012
Research:	See NGC's Census Report for this Coin

Owner's Description

1950 was the year the U.S. Mint started proof coin production after an 8 year absence. Total mintage for 1950 proof Franklins was 51,386. Most examples are hairlined heavily and a majority were weakly struck (shallow). Two more common problems were pitting on the devices and stains from the glue they used to package the proof sets. Finding a gem level brilliant proof Franklin in this year is very hard to do, finding a gem level cameo without the hairlines or glue residue is considered a rarity. At the time of this writing, I am still searching for a gem level brilliant proof with hopes of someday finding that elusive cameo.