2006 (P) Proof Franklin-Founding Father Dollar
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- Price realized
- $288
- Sold
- Grade
- PR70
- Auction house
- Heritage Auctions
Description
The 2006 (P) Proof Franklin-Founding Father Dollar is a proof dollar struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Modern Commemorative Dollars (1982-Date) series. The Philadelphia Mint struck 184,489 proof Benjamin Franklin Founding Father dollars dated 2006. The obverse shows a portrait of Franklin and the reverse a 1776 Continental dollar. A modern issue from an era of rotating coin designs, collector-focused programs, and renewed interest in numismatic artistry. As a proof issue, this coin was struck multiple times on specially prepared polished planchets using polished dies, producing mirror-like fields and frosted design elements. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 26.73 grams, 38.1 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #921009.
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