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1939-S Jefferson Nickel

Can someone tell me the difference in the "reverse of 38 and reverse of 40"? Thanks

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  • TomBTomB Posts: 21,989 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Very recently keets posted excellent images of the characteristic trait of these reverses. You will have to use the search feature for this information, though, because I do not have it in-hand. If I recall correctly, I was quite impressed.
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  • WoodenJeffersonWoodenJefferson Posts: 6,491 ✭✭✭✭
    There are two types of 1939 reverse designs from the original 1938 initial mint designs.

    Type I - on either side of the steps there is no verticle bars encasing the steps

    Type II - the steps are encased with verticle bars to deliniate the steps.

    The 1939 type II carries onto the the 1940 mints


    Hope this helps a tad, I will look for some pictures...maybe

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    The type I, the steps just run to the end and stop, no verticle bar to encase steps
    looking for picture of a 1938 reverse.image
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