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How would one tell if the dime included in the set is an S-less SF or simply a P when the mint has both within the packaging?
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Don't confuse a proof set (san francisco) with a mint set (P&D)

A Proof set with a "S-less" dime would be in the proof set only which came with only 1 dime.
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If it's a 1968 uncirculated mint set, there is only a 1968 Philly and Denver dime. No uncirculated SF dimes were made that year. The "S"- less dimes were in the proof sets for that year. The years for the "S"- less proofs were 1968, 1970, 1975 and 1983, so keep a close eye on those year proof sets if you look at any of them.
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Many thanks, DoubleE. That's exactly what I have (uncirculated mint).
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youngen19, a P mint mark for Philadelphia was not used until 1979
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Np, youngen19...and I'm dead serious about keeping a close eye on those years of proof sets. They are really cheap and you just may find an "S"-less dime set in a batch of them at a coin show. Sometimes that kinda thing goes unnoticed, especially with cupronickel clad coins.
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gee, thanks SV, for your correct response.... (tongue in cheek)
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They inadvertantly mixed up coins but I've never heard of a proof in a mint set. There are some very spectacular PL '68-P dimes that are mistaklen for proofs once in a while.
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Thank you too, SV. Got focused on the other response which specifically addressed what I had in hand.
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