Question from a newbie about SBA Coin

eddyemack

How can you tell the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 1981 SBA Dollar ? Thank you!!!!

eddye


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kidd

79, s is filled= type 1. clear s= type 2. in 81 the s is rounded on type 1 and flat on type2

itsnotjustme

Personally, I find it pretty tough even with a good loop!

There used to be some links in old threads with photos. I searched, and the ones I found all had non-working links. If you serach on SBA type you find several threads with descriptions at least.

Welcome to the boards!

ER

1981-S Type I has rounded S; Type II has flatter/fatter S, according to the Red Book.

eddyemack

Thank you very much Kidd.


eddye


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kidd

no problem, a little more info is if you find a 79 clear s = type 2, compare it to the 81 it will match the type 1 for that year79 type 2 and 81 type 1 used the same s mintmark design.

eddyemack

Thank you everybody for your help. There's alot of knowledge on this board. I hate to ask a stupid question and feel like a goof. I'm going to hit the books. Anybody have any questions about vintage saxophones, then I can be of help. Thanks again people.


eddye

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kidd

saxophones, telephones, cellphones, thats all greek to me. my wife uses phones i don`t. there are no stupid questions( at least i hope not because i ask alot of them here)

SarasotaFrank

for good info on sba's and sac's try www.smalldollars.com

Woodwind

<< <i>Anybody have any questions about vintage saxophones, then I can be of help. Thanks again people. >>



Hey, another saxophone player on the boards! (That's where I get my user ID from.)

smed

TonedPeaceNut

smed -- not sure where you got that pic of a 81 Type II -- but that looks more like a one to me.

Actually 81 Type IIs are quite easier to find once you have it down. I cherry these coins all the time from dealers. So far I have 2 complete sets I have assembled for about $20 a piece and have started another 4. Also keep in mind there's what I refer to as a Type III that isn't recognized, but is confused with the type IIs often. I think the pic posted is a type III.

Most dealers get them confused. My best advice is to buy a PCGS/NGC certified example and study it -- with and without a loop and you'll be able to spot them easily.

Here's a true Type II -- see how it's flatter and more bulbous on the serifs??




TPN

joeyuk

http://www.varietynickels.com/articles/smintmarks.htmariety nickels.com