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Only those made in 1912.
All "V" (or Liberty) nickels dated 1883 to 1911 were struck at Philadelphia which didn't use a P mint mark at that time.
1912 V nickels were struck at all 3 then-operating mints. Look at the reverse of the coin, to the left of the word cents between the rim and dot. It's very small and can only be a "D" or "S". If no mintmark is seen, the coin was minted in Philadelphia.
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Where is the mint mark on a 1912 V nickel?
If there is one, it would be on the reverse below the button to the left of the word CENTS. Philadelphia nickels will not have any mint mark, of course.
Nickel with mint mark?
Not enough information. Denver and San Francisco nickels have had mint marks since 1912 and Philadelphia nickels have had them 1942-45 and 1980-present. Please post a new question with the coin's date, the mint mark letter, and how worn the coin is. Those are the most important factors in its value. Thanks!
Where is the mint mark on a US nickel?
For nickels minted in 1964 and earlier, the mint mark position is usually on the reverse, or "tails" side, of the coin. Up till 1912, all nickels were minted at Philadelphia and didn't have mint marks. Also nickels minted at Philadelphia from 1912 to 1979 don't have mint marks either.Specific positions:Liberty ("V") nickels 1912: Under the dot at roughly the 8:00 position on the reverse.Indian Head / buffalo nickels 1913-1938: Under the words FIVE CENTS.Jefferson nickels 1938-mid 1942 and 1946-1964: to the right of MonticelloJefferson nickels mid-1942 to 1945: above the dome of MonticelloJefferson nickels 1968-present: near the dateMint mark letters are as follows:No mint mark (1866-mid 1942 and 1946-1964) = PhiladelphiaP (mid 1942-1945, 1980 and later) = PhiladelphiaD = Denver (1912-present)S = San Francisco (1912-1955 and 1968-1970; proof coins 1968-present)The reason for the change in mid-1942 is that nickel was needed for the war effort. The coin's composition was temporarily changed from copper-nickel to a manganese-copper-silver alloy, and the mint mark position was moved to indicate the change in metals.
Where do you find the mint mark on a 1905 Liberty head nickel?
There are no mint marks on 1905 Liberty Head nickels. All were minted at Philadelphia, which didn't use a P mint mark at that time. 1912 was the only year that Liberty Head nickels were made at branch mints. The mint mark position on these coins is on the back, below the dot or "button" at the left of the word CENTS.
A 1943 Jefferson nickel has a large S on the back. What does this mean?
The "S" is the mint mark for the US Mint at San Francisco, California. All US Mint facilities place their own letter, which identifies them, on nearly all of the coins they mint. The larger than normal mint marks on the "war nickels" were placed there to indicate the coins were of a different alloy than previous nickels, containing 35% silver instead of nickel.
Do all of the war time nickels have mint marks?
Yes, all the silver war nickels have mint marks, even Philadelphia. There will be a large letter P, D, or S above Monticello.
Where is the mint marks on a nickel?
Nowhere, because all shield nickels were minted in Philadelphia.
Did all of the war time nickels 1942 to 1945 have mint marks?
Yes. All the silver war nickels had a large mint mark on the reverse side above Monticello, even Philadelphia.
What is a 1968 Jefferson nickel without a mint mark worth?
1968 Jefferson nickels were only struck at Denver and San Francisco so they all should have mint marks. 1968 was the first year for obverse-side mint marks so it should be on the front between the date and the tail of Jefferson's wig. Mint marks were smaller at that time and were added to the dies by hand so it may be more difficult to see than on more recent nickels.
How do you know which 1911 Roman numeral V nickel you have?
All 1911 Liberty nickels* were made at Philadelphia, so none have mint marks. In addition there are no minting varieties so all of the coins are the same. You may be thinking of the 1912date, which was the first year nickels were struck at branch mints. These coins have their mint mark position next to the "button" that's between the words UNITED and CENTS on the coin's reverse side. The possibilities are:No mint mark = PhiladelphiaD = DenverS = San Francisco* They're generally called "Liberty nickels", although some people call them V nickels because of the Roman numeral for 5 on the back.
What is the value of your 1985 nickel with no mint mark?
Check it again. By 1980, all U.S. nickels had mint marks. That said, a 1985 nickel is worth 5 cents.
What does the D stand for on buffalo nickels?
D is the mint mark of the Denver Mint. You may also find an S for San Francisco. Coins without mint marks or with a P were made in Philadelphia. The same mint marks have been used on all denominations of 20th and many 21st century coins, not just buffalo nickels. In the past there were mint marks such as O for New Orleans and CC for Carson City among others. Plus some modern bullion and commemorative coins have a W for West Point.
Why is some of your nickels unmarked?
The unmarked nickels are the nickels that came from the Philadelphia Mint. If they have a "D" on them they come from the Denver Mint. If they have a "S" on them they can from the San Fransisco Mint.
What if your 1920 Indian head has a P or D under the date since the mint mark is supposed to be on the back?
That would be a D for Denver, as Philadelphia Buffalo nickels didn't have mint marks.
Where is the mint mark on a 1912 V nickel?
If there is one, it would be on the reverse below the button to the left of the word CENTS. Philadelphia nickels will not have any mint mark, of course.
Nickel with mint mark?
Not enough information. Denver and San Francisco nickels have had mint marks since 1912 and Philadelphia nickels have had them 1942-45 and 1980-present. Please post a new question with the coin's date, the mint mark letter, and how worn the coin is. Those are the most important factors in its value. Thanks!
What is a V coin?
Before the Jefferson nickels and the Buffalo nickels, there used to be nickels with a V on them. V is the roman numeral for five.
