the value of coins. Also high grades that are not error coins but almost flawless and still holds that reddish bronze color and is a copper penny? Well, I have a few and would like to hear your input. I would also appreciate it if someone could verify that the 1960 is a small date rpm.Last but not least, how do you determine a 1990 Philadelphia from the 1990 no S error?
the value of coins. Also high grades that are not error coins but almost flawless and still holds that reddish bronze color and is a copper penny? Well, I have a few and would like to hear your input. I would also appreciate it if someone could verify that the 1960 is a small date rpm.Last but not least, how do you determine a 1990 Philadelphia from the 1990 no S error?
As a normal, red copper will have a higher value. Early Lincoln cents that are still red, bring strong prices.
The rare 1990 no s coins are in proof sets. If found in circulation they are the regular Philadelphia minted coins.
Your 1960-D looks like a large date, It is quite difficult to tell with just a photo. That said, there is no value difference between the LG-SM date Denver Cents. There is for the Phillidelphia Cent. Some collectors books have a hole for each one. Total of 4 holes. The No-S 1990 is confusing to a lot of folks. Due to it being inplied that everyone knows that the San Francisco mint only makes Proof coins. Which means the No-S 1990 Cent is a proof coin which you should only find in a Proof Mint Set of coins. And Yes Color and Toning do play a role in determinating value.
The others have covered quite well the various normal copper colors (toning). But there are some coins (more often silver rather than copper coins) that have some colors from the rainbow. Those can often be valued higher. I don't have any to show because I don't collect them but I can guarantee that there will be plenty of others to show you some very appealing items.
As @alurid mentions that San Francisco mints only proofs, would someone clarify if this is true even today for the broad range of coins, including the ATB quarters? Thanks.
With copper coins color definitely plays a part in determining value. The see a representation of this all you have to do is look at the TPG price guides as they will show you the difference in value between Red, Red Brown, and Brown. The actual value numbers won't be real world accurate for value, but they will show you the difference on a percentage basis well enough.
LA_Geezer From 1968-1974 they made business strikes and proofs in San Fran (cents). The nickels bus. and proofs 68-70. Rosies last business S I think was 1955. Quarters, 1954. With the ATBs I think they make clad proofs and 40% silver proofs.
The San Francisco Mint does make business strike quality ATB quarters for sale to collectors as well since 2012 roughly 1 to 1.5 million of each. The last s mintmarked coins they made for circulation were the 1980 S SBA dollars. The last coins they made for circulation without a mintmark were 1983 cents.
Not sure what you mean by the mint's history but yes all the info is true and documented. Most of it is found in bits and pieces scattered about here and there. It can also be found in the mint's annual reports for those who take the time to look them up and read them, pulling a piece from this one and a piece from that one. Some of it can even be found in places like the Red Book, but ya have to take the time to realize what it is you're looking at.
