There were 38,702,000 1935 S Lincoln Cents minted so your “m” value is 1 million.
Where are mint marks on US coins?
on the back of the coin near the rim in the center bottom portion of the coin. on the back of the coin at the bottom left, to the right of the word ONE. 1946-1964- near the bottom left of the torch on the back of the coin. Coins dated 1968 and up have the mint mark above the date on the front.
What does it mean when a coin doesn’t have a mint mark?
If the date of a US coin is written without a mintmark, it means that the coin has no mintmark and was (usually) minted in Philadelphia. Coins without mintmarks made in Philadelphia are sometimes referred to as, for example, 1927-P, even though there may be no mintmark on the coin.
Why are there no mint marks on US coins?
Mint marks are used on coins to indicate the physical location of the United States Mint facility that produced the coin. Some countries use multiple letters or symbols to indicate the production facility. On United States coins, the U.S. Mint has used none, one, or two letters to indicate the mint facility that produced the coin.
Where does the mint mark go on a Lincoln penny?
It has been a tradition in the United States that coins minted at the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania facility do not carry a mint mark since this is the main production facility for the mint.
Where does the s mark on a US coin come from?
San Francisco and West Point Mint Marks. In 1968, proof coin production was moved from Philadelphia to San Francisco, where the proof coins gained the “S” mark. Proofs subsequently made at West Point carry the “W” mint mark.
What are the two most common mint marks on coins?
The two most common mintmarks found on United States coins are the “D”and “S”. In other parts of the world different symbols, as well as letters can be found as identifying marks on coins. See some examples here.
