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  • Reply #20   by JRocco on 14 Mar, 2011 19:07
  • Here is a Type 1 1956 Frankie


    A quick PUP to ID the much tougher Type 1 1956 Frankie over the more common Type 2 is looking at
    the reverse eagle. They used a different eagle in 56 resulting in the two Types. If you look close you will
    see 4 feathers on the eagles left wing facing on the Type ! (the example on the left) vs 3 feathers on the Type 2.
    You can also see the fuller well defined wing strike on the Type 2 seen in the pic on the right. All Type 1 1956 Frankies
    show this weaker wing strike.
  • Reply #21   by coinsarefun on 14 Mar, 2011 19:12
  • Here is a Type 1 1956 Frankie


    A quick PUP to ID the much tougher Type 1 1956 Frankie over the more common Type 2 is looking at
    the reverse eagle. They used a different eagle in 56 resulting in the two Types. If you look close you will
    see 4 feathers on the eagles left wing facing on the Type ! (the example on the left) vs 3 feathers on the Type 2.
    You can also see the fuller well defined wing strike on the Type 2 seen in the pic on the right. All Type 1 1956 Frankies
    show this weaker wing strike.






    Nice explanation !
    One of these days I will cherry pick one...still looking :-\
  • Reply #22   by coinsarefun on 24 Mar, 2011 12:02
  • I have been thinking about submitting this one for a long time now.
    Although it doesn't show in the image very well it has full bell lines and a  nice higher grade. Luster is great
    Even the color is nicer in hand :)



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