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It was an ancient tradition that dated back to when the British isles used Roman currency (denarius).
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∙ 14y agoPre-decimal British coinage was divided into pounds, shillings and pence, abbreviated to £sd. These abbreviations originated from the Latin words librae, solidi, denarii.
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What does the D stand for on a 1940 D penny?
It was minted in the Denver mint
What does D stand for on a penny 1943D?
The "D" is the mint mark, it stands for the Denver Mint
What does D stand for under the date on the penny?
It means that the coin was made at the Denver mint.
What is the d on the penny?
The D on a penny indicates it was made at the Denver, Colorado mint
What is the abbreveation for penny?
In the UK penny is abbreviated to p.Before decimalisation in 1971, penny was abbreviated to d
What is the value on 1927 D lincoln penny?
Lincoln head 1927 D penny
How much is 1929D wheat penny worth?
The value of a 1929 D wheat penny depends upon the condition that the penny is in. A 1929 D wheat penny that is not in good condition is worth about $4.00, a 1929 D penny in pristine mint condition is worth $446.
How much does a 2010 d minted penny cost?
1 penny
What is the value of 1945 d Lincoln penny?
what is the value of 1945d penny
Is there a VDB under the 1973 D penny?
No a 1973 penny will not have VDB.
How much is a 1984 d penny worth?
It's just a penny spend it.
Why is there a d on a penny?
A "D" means that the penny was minted in Denver An "S" means that the penny was minted in San Francisco (note - only proof cents are now minted there) A penny without a mint mark was minted in Philadelphia
