5c Collection - Proof Jefferson 5c Post 1950
1979-S TYPE 2

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PCGS type 15 holder.
1979-S "Type-2" This Mint mark was introduced in the later part of 1979 for proof coinage production (and referred to as Type-2 for this year). It exhibits large bulbous serifs and rounder center loops than are found on the Type-1. This variety is sometimes referred to as the "Clear S" variety; however, it may come with or without clear fields or "attachments" within the center loops depending on the amount of punching pressure utilized to sink the image into the die and/or the amount of polishing the die receives. It has a greater tendency to be found with "clearer fields" within the loops than the Type-1, but this is not a determining factor as to type.