This second-year Proof issue of the Franklin half dollar was struck at the Philadelphia Mint and represents a challenging issue for collectors looking to
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Privy Marks Take the Place of Coveted O and CC Mintmarks on Morgan Reissues
At noon on May 24, 2021, the
United States Mint will release two .999 fine uncirculated silver dollar coins, the first two honoring the centennial of the
Morgan dollar’s reintroduction. The coins each have a privy mark–“O” and “CC”, respectively–placed beneath the wreath on the reverse in place of the
New Orleans and
Carson City mint marks that appeared on the dollars struck at those facilities in the late-19th and early-20th centuries. Both dollars have a Product Limit of 175,000 coins, with household ordering limits of 25 coins.