Franklin Half Dollars 1956 DDO-002 / Philadelphia

DDO-002
2-O-VI

Also Seen With CONECA

Reverse is RDV-001 MDS

Description:

Extra thickness on LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, and date

Stage A:

Circular die scratch from back of head EDSCircular die scratch under Y of LIBERTY Reverse is RDV-001 MDS Numerous die scratches on Reverse

Stage B:

Die gouge on inner loop tip of 9 of date MDS Die gouge on upper loop tip of 5 of date Reverse is RDV-002 MDS

Stage C:

Die crack along lower front of bust LMDS Strong die scratch parallel to nose Numerous new die scratches on Obverse Numerous new die scratches on Reverse LDS

Stage D:

Die crack along lower bust line LDS Obverse die scratches weak Reverse die scratches weak VLDS

Reported By:

Hugh T. Campbell

US Mint:

Philadelphia