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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;mikenoodle, post: 963061, member: 307&quot;]ok, sports fans, here&#039;s a tip on how to tell the difference between type 1 and type 2:</p><p><br /></p><p>Understand that the 1979 type 2 S mintmark is the same mintmark as the 1980 proofs and the same as the 1981 Type 1 coins. Knowing this fact, you can determine which type is which by doing some simple comparisons.</p><p><br /></p><p>If your questionable coin is a 1979 and you want to know type 1 or 2, compare the mintmark with that of either a 1978 or a 1980 proof coin. The type 1 will be identical to the 1978 and the type 2 will be identical to the 1980.</p><p><br /></p><p>The same is true for coins dated 1981. Compare with a 1980 and a 1982. The type 1 mintmark will match the 1980 and the type 2 will match the 1982.</p><p><br /></p><p>Also for the 1981 dated coins, the bulbs of the S are of different sizes. The top loop is bigger and it is usually obvious to the naked eye. The mere fact that it is a &quot;clear&quot; mintmark doesn&#039;t mean it&#039;s a type 2. The serifs are also bulbous and pronounced on the 1981 type 2.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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