Although micro mintmarks do occur on several different US coins, I am not aware of one in the 1973-S Lincoln Cent.
i have a1952d penny with an J and an S stamped on it.......by it;s face....
Where they were minted
The value of a 1912 s penny depends greatly on the condition of the penny. In poor condition, it is only worth a penny, but in very good condition it may be worth $10 or more.
1945 S Wheat Penny. CoinTrackers has estimated the 1945 S Wheat Penny value at an average of 15 cents, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $6.
Although micro mintmarks do occur on several different US coins, I am not aware of one in the 1973-S Lincoln Cent.
If it was found in change, 1 cent. If it's a proof or uncirculated coin in its original holder it's worth about a quarter.
Will Penny
It is worth a penny
i have a1952d penny with an J and an S stamped on it.......by it;s face....
A 1909-S VDB penny!
Where they were minted
The value of a 1912 s penny depends greatly on the condition of the penny. In poor condition, it is only worth a penny, but in very good condition it may be worth $10 or more.
In the 1800's you could buy a loaf of bread for a penny. A penny could also buy a small amount of tobacco in the 1800's.
The "S" mintmark on a 1943 steel penny indicates that it was minted in San Francisco.
1945 S Wheat Penny. CoinTrackers has estimated the 1945 S Wheat Penny value at an average of 15 cents, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $6.
A 1973-S cent taken from circulation has little or no added value. A proof version may be worth 35 to 50 cents in its original holder. Note that there's no such coin as a "one cent penny". In the US the slang expression "penny" refers to a one cent coin, but a "one cent penny" is somewhat like saying "a 32 ounce quart" or a "1000 gram kilo".