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[James P. ONeill Jr.]

I have two (2) 1957 Franklin half dollar proof coins. How do I distinguish the Franklin half dollars with the Tomaska die. I read that NGC offers a variety attribution for the 1957 Franklin proof. If I have this coin will NGC add that variety identifier to the label?  

[DWLange]

Any Franklin proof may be submitted to NGC for attribution of the Tomaska number. Of course, if the coin isn't at least Cameo it's unlikely to be assigned a number.

You may submit your coins for grading at the Modern Tier fee and check the VarietyPlus box for the T number attribution. Be certain to indicate that it's this T number you're seeking, so we will know what to look for.

[James P. ONeill Jr.]

Thank you. I am not familiar with this attribution so I am unsure what T number it is. The coin I intend on submitting is a proof but not cameo. If I remember correctly there are T designations for non cameo proofs is this correct? Since I have no way of knowing the T number do I have to add it or can I simply request variety plus? 

Edited May 21, 2020 by James P. ONeill Jr.

[DWLange]

These numbers refer to the color photos found in Rick Tomaska's book on Cameo Proofs of the 1950-70 period. They reveal differing degrees of frostiness on the coins illustrated.