Mint: Denver |
Mintage: 20,276,442 |
Catalog: KM-199 |
Obverse Designer: John R. Sinnock |
Reverse Designer: John R. Sinnock |
Composition: Silver |
Fineness: 0.9000 |
Weight: 12.5000g |
ASW: 0.3617oz |
Melt Value: $8.52 (9/1/2013) |
Diameter: 30.6mm |
Edge: Reeded |
In 1959, the Mint switched to plastic wrappers that prevented toning. The later date Franklins with toning as found here are highly unusual and quite desirable.