Question regarding proof Franklin Halves

[patpall22]

hey all,

I found these two halves in the same box. they are the same date and one is a d mint mark. I wanted to know if the Franklin proofs have a frosted face and mirrored backround like the Kennedy's do? when I found these, I thought they were fake because they were so glossy looking. If they aren't proofs, does anyone think they were cleaned?

 

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[GMan00001]

The one with the Denver mintmark cannot be a proof as they only made proofs in Philadelphia back then.

Regarding the coins being shiny, occasionally I will find a coin that has been dipped in silver cleaner as its shiny as can be but worn all over. Can't tell from the pictures what you've got for sure.

 

[JackSparrow]

hey all,

I found these two halves in the same box. they are the same date and one is a d mint mark. I wanted to know if the Franklin proofs have a frosted face and mirrored backround like the Kennedy's do? when I found these, I thought they were fake because they were so glossy looking. If they aren't proofs, does anyone think they were cleaned?

Hello Patpall22. I think they were cleaned. but what do
YOU...think?

 

[cmhoose]

Yep. Probably cleaned. You would be able to see more of a smooth, mirrored finish on the background of the coin. Still a nice find though.

HH
Hoose