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.
5 answers
Lucia
Tue Nov 19 2024
Many people are unaware of the high mintage of the 1969-S cent.
ZenHarmonious
Tue Nov 19 2024
This leads them to believe that the coin is rare.
Sebastiano
Tue Nov 19 2024
The main reason for this misconception is the seemingly unusual “S” mintmark.
ethan_harrison_chef
Tue Nov 19 2024
This mintmark is not commonly encountered by non-collectors.
CryptoWizardry
Mon Nov 18 2024
As a result, the 1969-S cent is often mistaken for a valuable coin.