Just so you know...this is just a normal Philadelphia minted dime. The "No S" dimes that are special are proofs. This coin is a regular business (circulation) strike coin, not a proof.
Oh Just asking because i got 10 of the 1975 and like 8 of 1968 they just worth 10 cent ? D: omg im so lost
Proofs are special coins that are struck multiple times and have mirrored finishes. You have a regular (business strike) dime there.
Proofs are struck by the mint using special polished dies, but since they are not intended for use as circulating coins, the edges of the coins have a right angled edge, where as your dimes and all of the circulating business strike dimes have a chamfered ( slightly beveled ) edge , so they work in coin machines. Just thinking every shiny coin is a proof will lead to arguments. Welcome to the forum. And not a good idea to handle coins with thumbs and fingers on the faces like whoever made it.
Yes, proofs are coins specially made for collectors to have a very shinny finish. They are made in San Francisco so the coin should have an S. On a few years, there was a rare error that omitted the S. But, that is only on these special issued proofs.
That was a real snarky comment Green. You appologize to the OP at once! Sorry........I was last nite.