What does the Jefferson nickel with the double T mean? I am looking at the 1939 Jefferson nickel here and can't tell if it is a double T. I am guessing they are talking about the spelling of MONTICELLO. Did they mess up and spell it with an extra T? Also, how do you tell the difference between a type I and a type II 1981 proof set? Thanks, Nathan
1979 and 1981 Type I and Type II are referring to the "S" mint. The older dies exhibited a blob or filled "S" while the new dies (type II) exhibited a clear "S". There were some nice pics posted previously to show the difference...type II's are the one's you want! Can't help you on your nickel...
I believe the double T '39 nickel your refering to is a '39 DDR that shows doubling on the words "MONTICELLO" and "FIVE CENTS". Here's one on eBay.... http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=524&item=3939434879&rd=1
One minor point to clarify here - in both of the '81 sets, type 1 and type 2 - the S is clear. The '81 type 1 is not a blob like the '79 type 1. The primary difference for the '81 type 2 is that the S has the rounded, bulbous ends on both the top and bottom of the S. The '81 type 1 does not.
and if you're observant, you'll notice that the 1979 type II S punch is exactly the same as the 1981 Type I S punch. So if trying to figure out if your 1979 is a Type II, compare it to a 1981 Type I. If they are the same, then you know which type it is. It also works in reverse from a 1981 Type I to a 1979 Type II.
Most collectors hold them, Angelo, most dealers sell them. I am a coin impounder. I take them from the light of day until my heirs find them and try to divide them up.
