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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;mikenoodle, post: 937591, member: 307&quot;]well, not quite.</p><p><br /></p><p>Cents were circulation struck at San Francisco until 1974. Therefore, after 1974 if a coin has an S mint mark, it was intended for a proof set and is generally referred to as a diminished proof if in circulated condition.</p><p><br /></p><p>Nickels were struck at San Francisco in 1968-70 for circulation as well. Nickels dated 1971 to date with an S mint mark are intended for proof sets as well.</p><p><br /></p><p>In 1998 an S minted Kennedy Half was struck in a matte proof and sold as part of a two-coin set. This coin is technically a proof, but does not have the typical frosted devices and mirror backgrounds.</p><p><br /></p><p>All other production bearing an S mint mark from 1968 to the present day is struck for proof sets only.</p><p><br /></p><p>I hope that helps.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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