1959 Franklin Half Dollar. Proof-69 Cameo (NGC).

1959 Franklin Half Dollar. Proof-69 Cameo (NGC). Both sides of this attractive coin are fully brilliant, allowing ready appreciation of bold field to device contrast. With a mintage of 1,149,291 pieces, the Proof 1959 half dollar is not rare in an absolute sense. On the other hand, Rick Tomaska (A Guide Book of Franklin & Kennedy Half Dollars, 2023 edition) asserts that "far less" than 1% of the mintage qualifies for a Cameo designation from major third party certification services. The author further states that "the finest NGC Signature Series specimens in PF-68 Cam are very rare." Grading even closer to perfection, this outstanding Proof-69 Cameo specimen is a significant strike and condition rarity whose offering in this sale represents an important bidding opportunity for advanced Franklin half dollar enthusiasts. NGC Census: 22; 0 graded higher in any category. The corresponding PCGS Population is 5/0. There is only a single Proof-69 Deep/Ultra Cameo specimen certified, at PCGS. PCGS# 86700. NGC ID: 27VJ. Click here for certification details from NGC.

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