2006-P Ben Franklin Scientist $1 Silver Commem BU (w/Box & COA)

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In 2006, a special silver dollar was struck to mark the three-hundredth anniversary of Benjamin Franklin's birth. This coin, minted in Philadelphia with a purity of 90 percent silver, honors one of America's most versatile founding figures through designs that highlight both his scientific endeavors and his political legacy. The obverse side of the coin portrays Franklin during his famous kite experiment, capturing him in the midst of an electrical storm as he seeks to understand the nature of lightning. This dynamic scene reflects the spirit of inquiry that defined his life as a scientist. On the reverse, the coin features the iconic "Join, or Die" political cartoon, a powerful symbol of early American unity. Accompanying this historic imagery are the inscriptions "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "E PLURIBUS UNUM," and the denomination "ONE DOLLAR." With a mintage of just 58,000 pieces, this Brilliant Uncirculated coin contains 0.7734 troy ounces of silver and offers a fascinating look at the intersection of early American science and patriotism.