1981-S Clear S

[1gtsfan]

i bought a proof set i think i got the clear S. is this it? if it is does it mean my SBA $1 is a clear S also?

[CCC]

I don't know anything about a Clear S. What does that mean?

[1gtsfan]

there is supposed to be a clear s and a filled s variety.

[1gtsfan]

i don't know anything either but that's what the blue book says and its also listed on pcgs as type 1 and type 2.

[jcuve]

The type 2 "S" that only appeared that year in a few proof sets. It is really hard to identify. CONECA's picture in Varietyvista is very good. I cannot say for sure from your picture.

[jcuve]

Here's the picture from CONECA

[CCC]

The Redbook also has them. By looking at the Pictures in the Redbook vs. your pictures, I would say that....can you difuse your light source on the S? The MM location appears to be Dead on. I'm thinking it might be.

[1gtsfan]

these were from a proof set.

[1gtsfan]

thank you for the pic jcurv

[CCC]

Here's the picture from CONECA

Jason,

Do you have a picture of the Date with the MM. I'm thinking it is a clear S but a better picture without the bright light would be helpful.

[RWBILLER]

Hi:
The dollar type II's are much clearer than the cent type II - you picture looks as if it is a type II because of the slant of the s. look at it against a regular 1979 0r 1981-s and you will see diferrence. I will try to get some pic's for you. The cents really dont look as clear as the other demoninations - thats why it isn't listed in Red Book (I believe).
Thanks
Roger

[1gtsfan]

more pics...

[kloccwork419]

NOPE...This is Type 1 . If this was 79 then this would be Type 2. They cleared it up alot more on this year then on 79. In 81 they used the 79s Type 2 as their Type1..WAit.....ok..I had to read it again becuz i confuzed myself!!...lolol

Not sure how it goes with the Lincoln!!

[1gtsfan]

im really confused myself.

[kloccwork419]

The 81 Type 1 is the 79 Type 2. There is a better S on the 81 Type 2 then the 79 Type 2 becuz they use the 79 Type 2 die as the 81 Type 1...Well bottom line is thats type 1...lolol..sorry