Through 1974 U.S. cents would carry the S mint mark for San Francisco, D for Denver, or blank for Philadelphia. While Denver and Philly still produce circulating cent by 1975 the San Francisco mint stopped making circulating coins of all types.
The San Francisco mint experienced many interruptions in production most notably was during the Great Earthquake of 1906. From 1955 - 1967 the mint suspended production of circulating coins they response was neutral and even they the started again in 1968 by 1974 it was obvious that the San Francisco mint was outdated and not needed for circulating coins.
Still nearly every S mint mark circulating coin were made in large amounts and are rarely worth more than metal value. Since 40 years have past since a regular S mint cent has been issued finding them in your change seems like a prize. I have been getting steady questions about S mint pennies and I have to break the bad news that they are barely twice face value if circulated.
They seem rare but are not really, yes each year that passes we will see less of them but millions have survived in great shape so they will never become rare or valuable.
Here's the stats...
Type/Country: 1 Cent / United States
Year: 1969-S
Mintage: 544,375,000
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin, and Possibly Zinc
Value: $0.02 in EF-40
Do you have a cent and want to know its value? Leave a comment/question and I will do my best to find out the price and history for you.
what is the value of an 1862 sept 1 north Carolina on dollar bill it is in Fine or vg please say value for both thanks!
ReplyDeletealso what si the value of an Arkansas one dollar bill it looks as old as the other one and It looks like it says 1862 on it thanks!
1862 sept 1 north Carolina on dollar bill
ReplyDeleteFine about $15.00
vg about $7.50
Arkansas one dollar bill it looks as old as the other one and It looks like it says 1862
--About $4.00 if the most common variety
I am not an Obsolete currency expert but these are common and seen a lot.
I have a 1969 s penny with Doubling on the words liberty,in,date and mint mark any value?
ReplyDelete1969 s penny with Doubling on the words liberty,in,date and mint mark any value?
ReplyDeleteIf true doubling the common type is about $5.00, the rare strong doubling is about $5,000.00.
You have to get it verified since many fakes exist.