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Up till 1964 almost all proof coins were minted in Philadelphia. After the coin shortages of the mid-1960s the Mint decided that it was better to keep proof coin production separate from regular minting so that Philadelphia could use all of its facilities to strike circulation coins. The San Francisco Mint had been reactivated but was only minting small numbers of cents and nickels, so they were the obvious location to handle proofs. However, in 1999 Philadelphia struck proof $1 coins.
Also, some branch mints struck proof coins in the 19th century.
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No, a proof coin does not have to be minted in San Francisco. Proof coins can be minted at any official United States Mint facility. The San Francisco Mint is one of the facilities that produces proof coins, but there are others as well, such as the Philadelphia and West Point Mints.
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What does s stand for on a coin?
S means it was minted in san Francisco
What does the S mean on a penny?
Those letters are mintmarks that tell where the coin was minted. S means it was minted in the San Francisco Mint.
What is a proof cent?
A cent specially minted using a highly polished die that gives the coin a mirror finish. Since 1968 most proof coins have been struck at San Francisco. Up to 1964 most were made in Philadelphia.
Why is there a d on a penny?
A "D" means that the penny was minted in Denver An "S" means that the penny was minted in San Francisco (note - only proof cents are now minted there) A penny without a mint mark was minted in Philadelphia
What does the D and or P mean on a US nickel?
"D" indicates the coin was minted at the Denver Mint. "P" stands for Philadelphia, and "S" for San Francisco. Nickels made in Philadelphia from 1866 to late 1942 and from 1946 to 1979 don't have a "P". San Francisco minted nickels for circulation up till 1954, then again from 1968 to 1970. "S"-mint nickels are still made for inclusion in Proof Sets.
Where was 2004 silver dollar proof coin minted?
San Francisco, California
What does s stand for on a coin?
S means it was minted in san Francisco
What is the value of a nickel minted in San Francisco?
Please post a new question with the coin's date. Circulation nickels were minted in San Francisco for nearly 50 years.
Where are the 2009 dollar coins minted?
Philadelphia, Denver, San Francisco (proof only)
What is the value of 1776 1976 dollar coin?
Probably still one dollar. The only ones worth more are the silver or proof coins minted in San Francisco.
What are minted coins?
The mint is the place where the coin was made. In the US there are several. If the coin has a D next to the date, it was minted in Denver. S is for San Francisco.
Were are coins made?
Current circulating U.S. coins are minted in Philadelphia and Denver, with collector proof coins minted in San Francisco.
What is the value of the San Francisco minted state quarters?
Value depends on if they are silver proof or clad proof. Post new question.
What does the S mean on a penny?
Those letters are mintmarks that tell where the coin was minted. S means it was minted in the San Francisco Mint.
Where was 1970 quarter minted?
The mint mark for the 1970 US quarter dollar is located on the obverse [heads] side of the coin just to the right of the ribbon on George Washington's hair at his neck. If here is no letter there this means the coin was mnted in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. If there is a "D" there this means the coin was minted at Denver, Colorado. If there is an "S" there this means the coin is a proof coin and was minted at the San Francisco, California mint.
Have a gold 1879 dollar coin minted in san francisco?
Please look at the coin again and post new question. No one dollar gold coins were issued in 1879 from the San Francisco Mint.
What is the value of a 1890 Indian head penny minted in San Francisco?
Please check your coin again and post a new question. Indian head cents were only minted in San Francisco during 1908 and 1909.
