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S indicates that the nickel was minted in San Francisco. There are also D and P nickels for Denver and Philadelphia, and many nickels don't have a mint mark at all.
Mint marks and their locations on nickels vary over the years, so you have to know what date and design you have.
Liberty nickels -
1883 to 1911: all made in Philadelphia, so no mint mark.
1912 only: near the dot at the 8:00 position on the back. No letter = Philadelphia, or S or D.
Buffalo nickels -
1913 to 1938: under the words FIVE CENTS. Same combinations as Liberty nickels
Jefferson nickels -
1938 to mid-1942 and 1946 to 1964: to the right of Monticello on the back. Same combinations as Liberty and Buffalo.
mid-1942 to 1945: over the dome of Monticello. P, D, or S.
1965 to 1967: no mint marks, even though they were made at all 3 mints.
1968 to 2004: between the date and the tail of Jefferson's wig. P or D; proof coins and some circulation strikes from 1968 to 1971 have an S.
2005 to the present: under the date. P or D; proof coins have an S.
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How can you tell apart a nickel and a quarter?
A quarter is bigger than a nickle. Also, a quarter has ridges all around the edge whereas a nickel has smooth edges
How does the name nickel relate to its value?
It does not. When the price of silver and other metals went up in the 1800's, someone game up with the idea of using a nickel/copper alloy for a new coin. This new coin was the Shield Nickel and was called a nickel, well because the metal nickel being in the coin.
What element is in a nickel?
Nickel is an element!
What 10 coins make 25 cents?
Cent cent cent cent cent nickel nickel nickel nickel ....,.., not possible
If you have two coins that equal 30 centsone of them is not a nickel what coins do you have?
a quarter and a nickel, one of them is not a nickel
How do you tell the difference between brass and nickel?
Nickel is magnetic.
's face is on the nickel and dime?
the nickel is thomas Jefferson
What is the date of manufacture of Smith and Wesson Model 37 nickel serial number 96839?
Call S&W and they will tell you when it left the factory.
What has the author Norman A Matthews written?
Norman A Matthews has written: 'Nickel' -- subject(s): Nickel industry, Nickel
What is age of a model 36 with 3 barrel serial JB72895 chiefs special nickel-plated?
Call S&W and they will tell you when it left the factory.
Is a nickel worth anything if it's old but doesn't have an S on it?
It could be but probably isn't. Without a specific date it's impossible to tell the value.
How can you tell if an earring contains Nickel?
One good way to tell is to use a nickel test kit. This is practical when you want to test an earring which you've already purchased. If you are purchasing a new earring, look for "guaranteed nickel-free" or "hypoallergenic" or "100% nickel-free". Jewelry marked with one of these will have no nickel or very little nickel and are less likely to irritate.
How can you tell if a 1960 buffalo nickel is a proof?
If you have a 1960 buffalo nickel, it is a fake. They were last minted in 1938.
How do tell the difference between brass and nickel?
Brass is a mixture of copper and zinc, while nickel is an element.
Can you tell if you have enough iron by rubbing a nickel on your cheak?
No.
What has the author A Hall written?
A. Hall has written: 'Nickel in iron and steel' -- subject(s): Iron-nickel alloys, Nickel steel
How can you tell the difference from a D or S 1935 Buffalo Nickel?
Below the words "Five Cents" on the back there will be a small letter. If it's a D it's from Denver. If it's an S it's from San Francisco.
