PCGS Coin Information
According to the PCGS Certification Database, the requested certification number is defined as the following:
| PCGS # | 99595 |
| Date, mintmark | 1981-S |
| Denomination | SBA$1 |
| Variety | Type 2 |
| Region | The United States of America |
| Grade | PR69DCAM |
| Holder Type | Standard |
| Population | 4,836 |
| Pop Higher | 556 |
On 1981-S proofs, Type 2 uses a later San Francisco “S” punch with rounded, bulbous serifs and a cleaner, more open “S.” Type 1 shows the earlier punch: the serifs look flatter/less rounded and the “S” appears tighter. Your PCGS PF69DCAM is Type 2 because the “S” ends are distinctly ball-shaped and well-defined under 10×, not the flatter Type 1 look.
