2006-P Benjamin Franklin "Scientist" Silver Dollar PF 69 NGC Brown Label

The 2006-P Benjamin Franklin Scientist Silver Dollar is a commemorative coin issued by the United States Mint to honor the achievements and contributions of Benjamin Franklin in the field of science. The obverse (front) of the coin features a depiction of Benjamin Franklin, highlighting his role as a scientist and inventor. The reverse (back) has inscriptions that say "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" "E PLURIBUS UNUM" "JOIN OR DIE" "ONE DOLLAR"

2006 Benjamin Franklin Dollar PF69 NGC

Commemorative silver dollars are usually made of 90% silver and 10% copper, adhering to the standard composition for these types of coins. This coin had a mintage of approximately 250,000 pieces. Join, or Die. is a political cartoon showing the disunity in the American colonies. Attributed to Benjamin Franklin, the original publication by The Pennsylvania Gazette on May 9, 1754, is the earliest known pictorial representation of colonial union produced by an American colonist in Colonial America.