Hey, Today i thought it would be fun to look through some coins, so I went and purchased a $100 box of nickels. My finds include: 1939 1940 x 2 1941D 1943S 1943P 1944P 1946 1947 x 2 1947D 1952 1952D 1953 1953D 1654 1955D 1957D 1959D 1968S 1970S x 3 I was suprised to find S's in a box? Are the S's from proof sets or where they put into circulation? Well that's all for this round! SM
The San Francisco mint used to strike coins for circulation. Any nickel with an S mint mark that is dated 1954 or before - was a business strike coin. There was also a '55 D over S. Any nickel with an S mint mark struck after 1955 - is a Proof.
You're right of course - boy do I wish they'd quit doin that !! My mouth is gettin sore from stickin my foot in it
AND San Francisco struck Lincoln cents for circulation 1968-1974, also Susan B dollars in 1979 and 1980.
