2006 Proof Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary 90% Silver Dollar
The 2006 Benjamin Franklin Silver Dollar was issued for the 300th anniversary of this important person in American history. Two different silver dollar designs were released featuring Benjamin Franklin in his younger years as a scientist and his older years as a statesman and Founding Father.
On the obverse of the "Founding Father" commemorative coin is a much older Franklin, which represents his contributions to the United States as a statesman and a diplomat. The reverse contains an image of a 1776 Continental Currency dollar reminding all of Franklin’s participation in the design of early American coinage and currency.
Composition:
90% silver, 10% copper
Total Estimated Mintage:
Proof: 142,000 Scientist, 142,000 Founding Father
Uncirculated: 58,000 Scientist, 58,000 Founding Father
Diameter:
1.5 inches
Weight
26.73 grams
Edge:
Reeded
Minting Facility:
Philadelphia (P)
Complete with the orginal goverment packaging and certificate of authenticty