Is this a Proof 1981-S Type 2 Mint Mark?

dpoole

I'm struggling with this distinction between the Type 1 (Filled S) and Type 2 (Clear S) Mint Mark on the 1981 proof coins.

I've got three shots here of the same 1981-S SBA Mint Mark on the coin I have in a proof set, from three different lighting angles. Can anyone assert definitively here whether the Mint Mark is a Type 1 or Type 2, and can you explain the diagnostics? Thanks!

thevolcanogod

Dosent appear to be. This is a tough one sometimes due to different looks due to strike pressure imo.

The type 2 has real bulbous serifs and the top looks flat and frosted. It also doesn’t look symmetrical. The type 1 has symmetrical top and bottom loops, a peaked surface less bulbous serifs.

cmerlo1

Unfortunately, it is not. Volcanogod is correct about the serifs. The overall surface of the Type 2 is flat- yours is tapered, making it a type 1.

Kkathyl

This is type 1 from ms69 coin

dpoole

Many thanks!

RogerB

Squint. If it looks like an "8" it's Type 1.

Jimnight

Looks like type1.

davids5104

davids5104

this is for the penny... i am unsure if it means the same for SBA