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Avant123 New Member United States 22 Posts	Posted 07/22/2024 11:35 am Good morning CCF, I have this Dime that is so shiny so perfect and the camera does not show how shiny it is. Please, I would like to know if this is proof Dime missing the s or Special Dime. Thank you so much Edited by Avant123 07/22/2024 11:55 am Report this Post to the Staff

Brandmeister Pillar of the Community United States 6499 Posts	Posted 07/22/2024 11:58 am Well, there are no known no-S 1974 proof dimes. That alone doesn't necessarily prove anything. The rims look business strike to me. What I find interesting is the torch flame definition, which seems far crisper compared to the highest PCGS mint state examples. I'd say you have a very nice 1974 dime, but I am no expert on dimes. Report this Post to the Staff
Tacc Pillar of the Community United States 3535 Posts	Posted 07/22/2024 12:00 pm Just looks to be a very nice example of a Business Strike '74 Dime. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188283 Posts	Posted 07/22/2024 12:02 pm I concur. It lacks frosted devices, mirrored fields, and squared rims expected with a proof. SMS was not a thing in 1974. It is a very nice business strike. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 07/22/2024 12:14 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 74090 Posts	Posted 07/22/2024 12:33 pm Just a very nice Business Strike. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
gigi2110 Pillar of the Community United States 1770 Posts	Posted 07/22/2024 12:35 pm gigi2110 Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95806 Posts	Posted 07/22/2024 12:42 pm with above, and jbuck narrowed down on why it is not a proof or 'SMS' dime This coin was most likely struck on a fairly clean planchet with a fresh set of dies. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19152 Posts	Posted 07/22/2024 12:51 pm Agree with all above. Excellent album hole filler. Report this Post to the Staff
NumismaticsFTW Pillar of the Community United States 2281 Posts	Posted 07/22/2024 2:02 pm Business strike You realize when you know how to think, it empowers you far beyond those who know only what to think. -Neil deGrasse Tyson Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 07/22/2024 2:37 pm Same. to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
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