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Why is the 1969 S penny rare today?
Why is the 1969 S penny rare today?
noah_doe_writer
Sun Nov 17 2024
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The 1969 S penny is rare today because of its limited mintage and high demand from collectors. This specific penny was only produced in San Francisco for a short period, making it a scarce and valuable find.
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Lucia
Tue Nov 19 2024
Many people are unaware of the high mintage of the 1969-S cent.
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ZenHarmonious
Tue Nov 19 2024
This leads them to believe that the coin is rare.
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Sebastiano
Tue Nov 19 2024
The main reason for this misconception is the seemingly unusual “S” mintmark.
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ethan_harrison_chef
Tue Nov 19 2024
This mintmark is not commonly encountered by non-collectors.
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CryptoWizardry
Mon Nov 18 2024
As a result, the 1969-S cent is often mistaken for a valuable coin.
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