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If you are talking about U. S. coins, it means that coin was minted in San Francisco. Coins for circulation today are minted in either Philadelphia or Denver. Those from Denver have a "D." Philadelphia coins in some denomination from some time periods have a "P" but those without a mint mark also come from Philadelphia.
What else can I help you with?
Is Meriden b silver sterling or plate?
meriden b company is a sterling silver (hallowware) manufacturing company that made sterling silver pieces. They were established in the 1800's Can you always trust the 'sterling' mark on this company's silver?
What does a single letter S mean on a silver platter?
sterling
What does I S mean in back of sterling Roger Bros. fork?
International Silver
What does I S mean on silver flatware after a manufacturer's name?
IS stands for the International Silver Co. and unless it says sterling or 925/1000 it is silver plate.
What does 830S mean on Dutch silver?
830S means that the silver content is 830/1000 (.830 silver content is less silver than sterling) and that it is made in one of the Scandinavian countries. The S after 830 or 925 indicates Scandinavian origins, not Holland.
Is there sterling silver jewelry that is guaranteed not to tarnish?
Yes. Try QVC 's Ultra Fine line. I have several pieces for years and none have tarnished.
Should all sterling silver bear silver content amount?
No. By international standards all silver stamped "sterling silver" is 92.5% silver and 8.5% other metal(s).
What does S 80 on silver mean?
This means that the item is 80% silver and 20% alloy. Sterling silver is 92.5% Silver and 7.5% alloy. Many silver items produced in Mexico are marked 800 or 80.0.
What does ppns mark on sterling silver mean?
The mark "PPNS" on sterling silver typically indicates that the item was made by the company "P. P. N. S.," which stands for "P. P. N. S. Ltd." This mark is often associated with silver plating rather than solid sterling silver. It is important to verify the context of the item, as the presence of this mark can suggest that the piece may not meet the sterling silver standard of 92.5% silver content. Always check additional markings and conduct further research to confirm the authenticity and quality of the piece.
What does 925 s mean?
925 s is a hallmark used to indicate that an item is made of sterling silver, which is an alloy made of 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metals. This hallmark is commonly found on silver jewelry and flatware to denote its quality and purity.
What does MW and S with EPA mean in a silver ornament?
MW likely stands for the manufacturer's mark or initials of the maker of the silver ornament. S with EPA could indicate that the ornament is made of sterling silver, with EPA possibly being the manufacturer or designer's initials.
Would sterling silver be marked with just an S?
nothing what so ever
