On United States coins, the U.S. Mint has used none, one, or two letters to indicate the mint facility that produced the coin. It has been a tradition in the United States that coins minted at the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania facility do not carry a mint mark since this is the main production facility for the mint.
Are pennies with letters under the year worth anything?
They only turn up in proof sets. So, if you come across, say, a 1968 or 1975 Roosevelt dime without an “S” mintmark or 1990 pennies without a mintmark… unfortunately, what you’ve really found are just common Philadelphia-minted coins. These are worth face value, if worn.
What do the tiny letters on coins mean?
The current mint marks on United States coinage are P, D, S, and W for the 4 currently operating US Mints. The letter P is used for the Philadelphia Mint, D for the Denver Mint, S for the San Francisco Mint, and W for the West Point Mint.
What letters are on the penny?
P (2017 only), D, S, W (2019 only). Under date on obverse.
How much is a 1982 no mint mark penny worth?
The 1982 copper penny with no mint mark and the small date is worth around $0.50 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade. The 1982 copper penny with no mint mark and the large date is worth around $0.35 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade.
Where does the s mark on a penny stand for?
The “S” mint mark stands for San Francisco, California. This is mostly where the “big time” silver proof coins are minted at and are somewhat more valuable than clad proof coins and are very low in mintage. The third and final mint, is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Although, all pennies, except for 2017 pennies, min… Loading…
When did they stop putting mint marks on pennies?
In an effort to reduce coin collecting, coins minted in 1965, 1966, and 1967 had no mint marks. Note: The “P” mintmark had never appeared on a penny until 2017, when the Philadelphia mint quietly released a 2017-P penny to commemorate the mint’s 225th anniversary.
Are there any pennies that are in mint condition?
If you do happen to come across one, they are worth $50 in mint state condition. Shown above is a wide AM Variety. Some pennies from 1998, 1999, and 2000 exhibit this trait. It is normal for all coins minted before 1994. Shown above is the close AM variety. Few coins from 1992 exhibit this trait. It is normal for all pennies minted after 1993.
What does the D mean on a penny?
The “D” stands for the coin being a product of the US Mint in Denver, Colorado, and the “S” stands for the coin being a product of the US Mint in San Francisco, Ca. Some coins also carry a letter “P” that stands for them being produced at the US mint in Philadelphia, Pa. Many coins do not have any mintmark…
