What does the S mean on an old penny?

It means that the coin was minted at the West Point Mint in New York. D stands for the Denver Mint, P stands for the Philadelphia Mint and “S” stands for the San Francisco Mint.

What is the error on a 1972 penny?

There is a rare error variety for the 1972 penny with no mint mark. On the obverse side of the coin the date and the design elements are minted twice onto the coin. This is called a doubled die error.

What is a 1969 s penny worth?

CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1969 S Lincoln Penny value at an average of 1 cent, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $12. (see details)…

What is a 1973 d penny worth?

The value of a worn 1973-D penny is pretty much the same as the 1973 Philly penny — approximately 2 cents. Unworn 1973-D Lincoln pennies (which are otherwise known as being in uncirculated grade) are generally worth 10 to 30 cents.

How much is a 1973 s penny worth?

The 1973 S penny is worth around $0.85 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade. Proof coins with the S mint mark are available and they are each valued at around $1 in PR 65 condition. There were 2,760,339 proof coins minted.

What is the hardest wheat penny to find?

Generally speaking, the rarest wheat pennies include:

• 1909-S V.D.B. ($750-$2100+)
• 1909-S ($105-$425+)
• 1914-D ($240-$3,600+)
• 1922 no mint mark ($725-$27,500+)
• 1931-S ($110-$225+)
• 1955 Doubled-Die ($950-$3,250+)

  Is a 1973 s penny worth anything?

  How much is it worth? A worn 1973-S penny has a value of about 2 cents — due to the copper metal content. Uncirculated specimens are normally worth 10 to 30 cents apiece.

  How much is a 1972 s penny worth?

  The 1972 S penny is worth around $0.75 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade. Proof coins with the S mint mark are available and they are each valued at around $1 in PR 65 condition. There were 3,260,996 proof coins minted. There is a rare error variety for the 1972 penny with no mint mark.

  Where do you find the mint mark on a 1972 silver dollar?

  To determine the mint location of your 1972 Silver Dollar, you need to look at the “ mint mark,” which you can find on the obverse of the coin, near the date. For San Francisco, there will be an “S.” For Denver, there will be a “D.” For coins that were minted in Philadelphia, you won’t find any mint mark at all.

  What was the original purpose of the 1972 silver dollar?

  Frank Gasparro designed the coin when he was the chief engraver at the U.S. Mint. The original purpose of the coin was to honor President Dwight D. Eisenhower and the Apollo moon landing. For this reason, many people refer to the 1972 Silver Dollar as the Eisenhower Dollar.

  How much money was made in the US in 1972?

  The US Mint made more than 170 million Eisenhower dollars in 1972. Only around two million of them were silver, with the rest being copper-nickel clad. Even though copper-nickel clad 1972 dollars don’t contain silver, some are still worth significant money due to their numismatic value. The Various Types of 1972 Dollars