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Message:: [QUOTE="proofartoncircs, post: 920531, member: 25952"]Type B quarters have been mentioned in this forum.  Type B's [Wiles RDV-002]were first used on 1937 proofs and last used (slightly modified [Wiles RDV-008)) on 1972 S proofs and a very few 1972 D circulation strikes. When proofs were resumed in 1968, there were early strikings using 3 different circulation artwork varieties [Wiles RDV-004,5,6].  With Proof die polishing, it can be impossible to distinguish between a RDV004 and 5. Then for most of the year (75%) a new version (RDV-007) proof only artwork was used.  I have been calling this type M where M stands for Modified. Then late in the year the mint reverted to type B, but with the eagle's tailfeathers now having centerlines in relief like the rest of the clads of that time [RDV-008]. I apoligize for not being able to post pix at this time.  Perhaps some kind soul can bail me out.  The bottom edges of the Eagle's wings are in sharp relief, even more so than a type B. THe second leaf to the left of the arrowpoints is lengthed and often appears doubled.  The top arrowpoint has no barb.  There are other differences, which I will comment on when we gat a picture. After 1968, type M was never used for proof work again.  But it does show up on a few circulation strikes for 1969 D.  Thus 1969 D shows up with the same 5 varieties as 1968 S.  The next year it appears on a few 1970 D and 1970 Philadelphia.  Fewer class III doubled dies with an M involved show up on both 1970 D and 1970 Philadelphia. The easiest way to find a specimen is to look at a 1968 S proof or a 1970 D in a mint set or in a 1970 D dealer's stock.  Most of these, but not all, are type M's.[/QUOTE]

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