Ben Franklin Scientist Silver Dollar 300th Anniversary Coin in Perfect NGC PF 70

Only 4,069 of these proof coins exist in PERFECT NGC PF70 condition. They are "slabbed" and graded "perfect" PF 70 by the Numismatic Guarantee Corporation (NGC) in a protective tamper-proof case to prevent marring, scratching, or oxidation.

These Ben Franklin Scientist Tercentenary Coins were issued by the U.S. Mint. The coin is 26.73 grams and 90% Silver (Constitutional). The Obverse shows youthful Ben Franklin flying his kite in that potentially disastrous lightning storm. On the Reverse, we find Franklin’s famous political cartoon featuring a Snake cut apart with the caption “Join, or Die”. This was intended to communicate that America's Colonial unity was a matter of life and death. The engraver of the coin was Charles Lessie Vickers and it is beautifully executed.

According to Numista: "The 2006 Benjamin Franklin Silver Dollar was issued for the 300th anniversary of the birth of this important figure in American history. 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. This is the scientist coin. The maximum authorized mintage for the Benjamin Franklin Silver Dollars was 500,000 coins, across both designs. Proof and uncirculated versions were produced at the Philadelphia Mint, as a nod to Franklin’s ties to the city. The US Mint sold the coins individually beginning on January 17, 2006, the exact 300th anniversary of Franklin’s birth.

The coins were also included in some specially issued sets. The proof version of the Founding Father coin was included in the 2006 American Legacy Collection. The uncirculated version of the Scientist coin was included in a Coin & Chronicles Set, which included newly released U.S. postage stamps featuring Franklin and a reproduction of the 1758 edition of Poor Richard’s Almanack. These special sets were each limited to production of 50,000 units."

There are only 4,089 of these coins in existence in NGC PF70 condition according the Numismatic Guarantee Corporation's coin census as of 2024.

RSB Home has 33 of these NGC Perfect (PF 70) coins available for purchase. Considering the current state of the silver markets and the growing scarcity of physical silver, this might be an excellent gift for younger family members for any occasion. Purchase of the coin is also an opportunity to teach our youth about the fascinating life of Ben Franklin, one of our Founding Fathers and an inspiration for all ages. Coins will be shipped in the original U.S. Mint Box, including documentation, along with a certificate of authenticity from the U.S. Mint.