S means it was minted in San Francisco
It means the coin was minted in San Francisco.Note that there were lots of coins in 1909, not just "the" coin.
coins from the wreck of the S.S. Central America
It does not stand for anything, it is the last syllable of BRITANNIA. The word is often split on some of the older British coins.
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DG stand for Dei Gratia, Latin for "by the grace of God."
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Half dimes from the 1700's and 1800's.
This signifies that the coin was produced by the Denver Mint. Other mint marks you may find on your pocket change are: P, or no letter - Philadelphia S - San Francisco, mostly on proof coins today but on some older cents and nickels
The Philadelphia mint (where the coin was made).