2017-08-31 Thu

An interesting collection of Proof Franklin half dollars were offered by Heritage Auctions at ANA World’s Fair of Money Platinum Night auction on 2nd August. Only 14 such coins were issued between 1950 and 1963. Coins with Deep Cameo contrast between the fields and devices are rare to find. The offered set is second among both the All-Time and Current Finest Professional Coin Grading Service Proof Franklin Half Dollars with Major Varieties Registry Set.

A 1951 Franklin Half Dollar, graded Proof 67+ Deep Cameo with a CAC green sticker was sold for $82,250. It is the finest Deep Cameo example that is highly desired by advanced Franklin half dollar proof specialists.

Proof 1950 and 1951 Franklin half dollars mostly have little contrast between the fields and the devices, making the offered coin very special. Franklin’s head features die polish lines caused due to the die. The coin was the finest Proof 1951 Franklin Half Dollar to be ever auctioned.