I'm guessing you have some sort of set that was sold as "special collectible coins" with that title. The San Francisco Mint only produced dimes and cents in 1955 and none of them are particularly rare. If the coins are uncirculated, as of 08/2014 the dime might retail for as little as $3.50 or as much as $55.00 depending on quality, while the cent would be anywhere from 35¢ to $7.00. Both ranges are actually less than prices for comparable 1955 coins from the Denver Mint.
The mintmark can't be an "S" only a "D" the San Francisco Mint struck no coins after 1955 until 1968. As for value maybe 3 cents for a circulated coin and 25 cents for uncirculated.
In spite of being struck during the last year in which San Francisco was to produce circulating coins until 1968, 1955-S cents are not particularly valuable. In average condition they retail for about a nickel. Uncirculated ones are 35-50¢.
There were no S-mint quarters struck from 1955 to 1967 inclusive and no US coins carried mint marks during the transition from silver to clad coinage in 1965-67.
The D is a mint mark, indicating that the coin was struck in Denver. Other mint marks on modern coins are S = San Francisco, on circulating coins up to 1955 and occasionally from 1968 to 1975, and on proof coins from 1968 onward. P = Philadelphia, on coins from 1979/80 onward, and 1942-45 nickels. Coins without a mint mark are also from Philadelphia. W = West Point, on commemorative coins only.
Retail values for circulated coins are: 5-15 cents/ uncirculated coins 50 -75 cents
The mintmark can't be an "S" only a "D" the San Francisco Mint struck no coins after 1955 until 1968. As for value maybe 3 cents for a circulated coin and 25 cents for uncirculated.
I assume you posted this in the Coins and Currency section because you're referring to the S mint mark. On U.S. coins, it means that the coin was struck at the San Francisco Mint. San Francisco struck coins for general circulation up to 1955, then occasionally (and only cents and nickels) from 1968 to 1974. Currently only proof coins are made there.
Modified coins have no collector value.
Uh, a small "S" ! San Francisco struck circulating coins up to 1955 and then again sporadically from 1968 to 1975. Since 1968 all proof coins except 1999 dollars have been made there and carry an "S" mint mark.
homuch is a 1955 l.50 coin worth how much money is it worth
In spite of being struck during the last year in which San Francisco was to produce circulating coins until 1968, 1955-S cents are not particularly valuable. In average condition they retail for about a nickel. Uncirculated ones are 35-50¢.
There were no S-mint quarters struck from 1955 to 1967 inclusive and no US coins carried mint marks during the transition from silver to clad coinage in 1965-67.
The coins are valued between $50 and $100. They coins are not common and the price can vary depending upon its condition.
The D is a mint mark, indicating that the coin was struck in Denver. Other mint marks on modern coins are S = San Francisco, on circulating coins up to 1955 and occasionally from 1968 to 1975, and on proof coins from 1968 onward. P = Philadelphia, on coins from 1979/80 onward, and 1942-45 nickels. Coins without a mint mark are also from Philadelphia. W = West Point, on commemorative coins only.
Retail values for circulated coins are: 5-15 cents/ uncirculated coins 50 -75 cents
These coins are worth between $100 (G) and $7000 (MS-64 Red).
There are currently 4 mints, not 3: Philadelphia (P) and Denver (D) - circulation coins San Francisco (S) - proof coins West Point (W) - bullion and commemorative coins There have been 4 other mints in the past: Charlotte, North Carolina (C) - gold coins only, 1838-1861 Dahlonega, Georgia (D) - gold coins only, 1838-1861 Carson City, Nevada (CC) - 1870-1893 New Orleans (O) - 1838-1909 San Francisco struck circulation coins up till 1955, and occasionally in the late 1960s and early 1970s. West Point has occasionally made cents when demand warrants, but they are struck without a mint mark so they cannot be distinguished from Philadelphia cents.