1974 proof dime without mint mark or displaced S?

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This is my 1954 proof dime.

 

1) it is 1974
2) it is a regular Philly production dime

 

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That looks like an S next to the torch also.

 

I don't think regular philly dimes are this color as well.

 

Why is the S there?

 

It is not a proof coin. When I snap my fingers, you will awaken and the "S" will be gone.

Chris

 

Show me another dime with the S on the neck, then I'll believe it's a Philadelphia mint dime.

 

If you believe so strongly in what you found, submit it to PCGS or NGC.

 

In '54 proofs were struck at Philadelphia with no mintmark.
Buy a Redbook.

A couple hits.

 

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Tim, the first dime is not a proof, nor is the second. 1974 would have a lot wider rim if it were a proof, the 1954 would have no Mintmark because in 1954 all proofs were struck at the Philly mint. Buy a Redbook is great advice.

 

"Buy the book before the coin!"

Chris

 

Yay Rare-Tim is back in fine form!

 

https://www.cointalk.com/threads/you-want-the-proof-you-cant-handle-the-proof.215699/

where's Ripley been these days?

 

IT IS REAL!

Worth billions, submit it express to PCGS.

Okay, now how can I prove you are correct?

You (and others) ask questions, and argue when you don't get the answer you want.

Final post to your questions.

 

The "S" Mint mark was used on San Francisco coins until 1955, when production there was suspended. Operations were resumed in 1965, but on a limited basis. A supplemental coinage of cents for circulation was produced from 1968 through 1974; nickels were struck in 1968, 1969 and 1970. All bore the letter "S," as did a coinage of dimes in 1975. Cents were manufactured at San Francisco for general circulation, as well as the West Point Bullion Depository, under auxiliary authority of the Congress in the early 1980's. However, in order to assure maximum circulation of this small production, no mint marks were used. Special Mint Sets were produced for collectors at San Francisco during 1965, 1966 and 1967. Due to the restrictions on coin identification in force at that time, no mint marks were used. Proof coin operations were moved from the Philadelphia Mint to San Francisco in 1968, and the letter "S" identifies that special numismatic coinage. In addition, all proof coinage produced by West Point carries a "W" mint mark.