Question about SBA 1979 "Proof"

[rjallen-migration]

Hello.

This is my first post, and I hope I came to the right place.

I don't collect coins, but I have what I always thought was a proof 1979 Susan B. Anthony dollar.

It has a mirror like background. It's a 1979-S.

How would I be able to confirm that it's a proof?

Thanks.

 

[bsshog40]

Welcome to the forum Rj. First off, you should be able to tell from the Uncirculated and the proof. There are three types of S mints for the SBA. There is the Uncirculated that really looks like all of the rest of them. The proofs come in a Type 1 and Type 2 version. These will have a very nice Mirrored field to them and a nice Deep Cameo. Here's a link to the type differences.

This first image is an uncirculated version. Not an S mint but should give you an idea.

This second is a proof version. Not a 79' but still a proof.

 

[rjallen-migration]

bsshog40

Thanks so much for the help.

Based on the pictures you supplied, I have a proof.

As far as the mint mark goes I'm sure it's a type 1.

Thanks again!

[bsshog40]

No problem sir. Come back again. Lots of very friendly and helpful members here!!

[NoTwilight]

Here is a 1979 proof.

 

--Jerry

 

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[rjallen-migration]

Looks like mine is a proof, type 1.

The "S" on mine is small.

Thanks everyone.