Type 1 and Type 2 Kennedy Halfs?

MikeB

How do I tell the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 proof Kennedy Halfs? Is the difference for each year always the shape of the "S"? Does Type 2 always have a larger "S"?

What book should have I read to get an answer to this one?

.B ekiM

pontiacinf

79 type 2 half has a clear S if that what your asking...dont really follow kennedys but if theres a type 2 for 1981 it has a wierd san serif bend and is not just "clear" s.

pontiacinf

oh...and also the 79 type 2 is actually the 81 type 1

figure dat out :?

MikeB

<< <i>also the 79 type 2 is actually the 81 type 1 >>



Beautiful.

Thanks.

.B ekiM

DHeath

MikeB,

The 79 type 1 had almost a blob for a mint mark. When the mint mark punch broke (mms-002) it was replaced by a clearer S with a round upper serif and straight lower serif (mms-003). The type 1 1981 was punched with the same MM punch (mms-003). Toward the end of production in 81, it broke and was replaced with a much clearer S with ball upper and lower serifs much more like the current MM (mms-004). I hope this helps, and credit to Dr.Wiles.

supercoin

The mintmark varieties apply to all proof denominations of those years.

Look in your Red Book under SBA dollars, there are good photos there.