A mint mark is a letter or other symbol to indicate where a coin was minted.
In general, "S" mint marks from the San Fransisco mint are more scarce than other mint marks when it comes to pennies. But just because it has an "S" on it doesn't make it a rare, or even scarce coin.
A mint mark on any coin (not just the United States) indicates where a coin was minted. For modern US coins, P stands for Philadelphia, D is Denver, and S is San Francisco.
Coins made at the Philadelphia mint did not have mint marks until the 1980s. Your coin was made at the Philadelphia mint.
The US mint did not use mint marks on the 1965 half dollar coin.
If your coin does not have a mint mark then it means it was minted at the Philadelphia mint. These coins are usually not as rare. However recently P mint marks were added to coins to indicate that they were made at the Philadelphia mint.
None of them will have mint marks.
The "Crown" and the "Castle" are two of many mint marks types indicating where the item was made or minted. The Mint Marks are many and varied. There are at least three different "Castle" mint marks and two different "Crown" mint marks. Other mint mint marks include crosses, stars, flowers, moons, keys, animals, etc. all of which have many variations, and these are only the British marks.
In general, "S" mint marks from the San Fransisco mint are more scarce than other mint marks when it comes to pennies. But just because it has an "S" on it doesn't make it a rare, or even scarce coin.
The Mint makes the money.
A mint mark on any coin (not just the United States) indicates where a coin was minted. For modern US coins, P stands for Philadelphia, D is Denver, and S is San Francisco.
Coins made at the Philadelphia mint did not have mint marks until the 1980s. Your coin was made at the Philadelphia mint.
Mint marks on coins indicate the specific mint facility where the coin was produced. These marks help identify the origin of the coin and can also provide insights into its rarity and historical significance. Different mints may have varying production methods, which can affect the coin's value. Common mint marks include "P" for Philadelphia, "D" for Denver, and "S" for San Francisco.
The US mint did not use mint marks on the 1965 half dollar coin.
No mint mark coins are produced at the Philadelphia,PA
yes, in fact according to my book none of them have mint marks
Australian coins minted at the Melbourne Mint do not have a mintmark.
The mint marks on an 1877 5 Mark Hamburg gold piece can typically be found on the reverse side of the coin. For Hamburg issues, the mint mark is usually represented by a "C" for the Hamburg mint. If your coin has no mint mark, it was struck in a different location, as the mint marks can indicate the place of minting. Always consult a reputable coin guide or numismatic expert for precise identification and valuation.