Type 1 and Type 2 Kennedy Halfs?

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MikeB
MikeB Posts: 26
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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

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  • pontiacinf
    pontiacinf Posts: 8,915 ✭✭
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    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.
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  • pontiacinf
    pontiacinf Posts: 8,915 ✭✭
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    oh...and also the 79 type 2 is actually the 81 type 1 image

    figure dat out :?
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  • MikeB
    MikeB Posts: 26
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    << <i>also the 79 type 2 is actually the 81 type 1 >>



    Beautiful.

    Thanks.

    .B ekiM
  • DHeath
    DHeath Posts: 8,472 ✭✭✭
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    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.
    Developing theory is what we are meant to do as academic researchers
    and it sets us apart from practitioners and consultants. Gregor
  • supercoin
    supercoin Posts: 2,323 ✭
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    The mintmark varieties apply to all proof denominations of those years.

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