======1956 Franklin Half Dollar Die Varieties======
=====Doubled Die Obverses=====
^ Designation      ^ Description       ^ Image          ^
| [[195650cSDdo001|SDDO-001]]  | Strong Class VI extra thickness on LIBERTY, IGWT, and the date. \\ \\ **Cross-References:** DDO-002, WDDO-002 \\ \\ **Die Markers:** \\ **Obverse:** **Stage A:** Strong concentric die scratch behind and in front of the head. Die scratches connect the E in WE and the T in TRUST. Multiple die gouges left of the first T in TRUST. Parallel die gouges to the right of the B in LIBERTY. **Stage B:** Stage A markers worn away. Die chips inside the E in LIBERTY. Many die cracks across the bottom of the bust. Die scratches behind the head. Strong die scratches above the nose. \\ **Reverse:** **Stage A:** Die scratch runs northeast from the bottom right of the bell. Numerous die scratches above the right side of the bell. Numerous die scratches through the HA in HALF. **Stage B:** Stage A markers worn away. Die scratch below the second U in UNUM. | {{scott50c:5650ccrdo1_1_.jpeg?2700|}} |