Is this a 1981 type 2?

rd5425

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FrattLaw

Wow, looks like you might have scored a type II Lincoln and SBA and maybe even the Jeff. But it is really hard to tell from the scans. I don't think the Kennedy, Washington or Roosie are. But it was defintely worth a $21 gamble.

Michael

Russ

I think it's a regular Type 1 set. Those are also "clear S". The '81 Type 1 has the same mintmark as the '79 Type 2. In other words, both types for '81 are "clear S". The difference on the '81 Type 2 is that the serifs are more pronounced. I can't tell that one way or the other from that image. Thus I have to assume that, since the SBA alone is about $100 in 68DCAM, this ain't a Type 2 set.

Russ, NCNE

keets

this can be difficult to determine with the coin in hand. the best way to learn and know is to be able to have confirmed T1 and T2 coins--------identified by someone who knows, not necessarily a slabbed coin--------side by side to look at. with that said, the SBA in the scan appears to be a T1 from the poor scan while the Kennedy looks more like a T2 to me.

you really need to be able to glass these with good light to be sure.

al h.

FrattLaw

C'mon somebody post a link to that great article someone had so at least he has a reference.

Once you learn the differences, you can spot type Is from IIs without a glass and from a foot away. The type IIs are fatter, more squat looking and the tips of the S (serifs) are bulbous, they just look funny. Type Is are round and symmetrical. Don't buy into the clear S theory. There are actually 3 types of MM for 81. And all have clear S.

Michael