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1981-S 1c Type 2 PR RD DCAM

1981-S 1c PCGS Proof 67 RD DCameo (Type 2)
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins

1981-S 1c Type 2 PCGS Proof 68 RD DCameo
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins

1981-S 1c Type 2 PCGS Proof 68 RD DCameo
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins

1981-S 1c Type 2 PCGS Proof 69 RD DCameo
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins

1981-S 1c Type 2 PCGS Proof 67 RD DCameo
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins

1981-S 1c Type 2 PCGS Proof 68 RD DCameo
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins

1981-S 1c PCGS Proof 69 RD DCameo (Type 2)
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins

1981-S 1c PCGS Proof 69 RD DCameo (Type 2)
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins

1981-S 1c NGC Proof 68 RD DCAM (Type 2)
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins

1981-S 1c PCGS Proof 69 RD DCAM (Type 2)
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins

1981-S 1c PCGS Proof 69 RD DCAM (Type 2)
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins

1981-S 1c NGC Proof 68 RD DCAM (Type 2)
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins

1981-S 1c PCGS Proof 67 RD DCAM (Type 2)
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins

1981-S 1c PCGS Proof 68 RD DCAM (Type 2)
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins

1981-S 1c PCGS Proof 67 RD DCAM (Type 2)
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins

1981-S Lincoln Cent. FS-501. Type II Mintmark. Proof-69 RD Deep Cameo (PCGS).
Source: Stacks Bowers

1981-S 1c Type 2 PCGS Proof 68 RD DCameo
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins

1981-S 1c Type 2 PCGS Proof 68 RD DCameo
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins

1981-S 1c Type 2 PCGS Proof 69 RD DCameo
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins

1981-S 1c Type 2 PCGS Proof 67 RD DCameo
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins




















Greysheet Catalog Details (GSID: 2650)
Most 1981 proof cents are of the Type 1 variety, showcasing a closed S mintmark that was also used on 1979 Type 2 and 1980 proof Lincoln cents. However, later in 1981 US Mint officials retooled the S mintmark punches for its proof coins, creating an extremely clear S mintmark with bulbous serifs. Arppximately 10% of all 1981-S proof Lincoln cents were struck with the Type 2 mintmark, and these are much scarcer than Type 1 proofs.
Obverse: Bust of Abraham Lincoln framed by IN GOD WE TRUST on the top periphery. The word LIBERTY to the left of the portait and the date postioned on the right side.
Reverse: Lincoln memorial building centered with words ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA on top and bottom periphery. E PLURIBUS UNUM centered above the top of the memorial.
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