Excellent question, a common point of confusion. My experience suggests this is the more common type 1. If you look at the curves in inside the S, in the type 2 the S is much sharper and narrower..
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US mint 1981 proof set, curious if it’s type 1 (the worthless one) or type 2 ( the good one). It would only allow one picture but if you want to email me I can send more.
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