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1981-S Type 1 Proof
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 21.21 mm |
| Mint | San Francisco |
| Strike | Proof |
| Mintage | 4,063,083 Combined mintage for all 1981-S proof varieties |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 75% Copper, 25% Nickel |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Felix Schlag |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-1492 |
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Other recorded varieties for 1981-S:
- 1981-S Type 2 Proof · Type 2
External references
San Francisco's 1981-S Type 1 proof Jefferson nickel uses the standard mintmark style carried over from 1980 and the early portion of 1981 production. Most 1981 proof Jefferson nickels are Type 1 examples, as the Type 1 mintmark was used for the majority of the year's proof production before the Type 2 mintmark change.
The coin is common by proof standards and available in every grade. Strike quality is typically sharp, with mirror fields, frosted devices, and crisp detail on well-preserved examples. Cameo contrast is available at modest premiums.
Like 1979, 1981 saw the introduction of a Type 2 "clear S" mintmark (cataloged separately) that replaced the Type 1 partway through the year. The two mintmark styles create another variety pair for proof collectors, with the Type 1 as the more common standard and the Type 2 as the scarcer later sub-type.
Reference data only — not an appraisal.
| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR-63 | Proof (PR) | — | — |
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