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The mint mark position is to the right of Monticello. No mint mark = Philadelphia D = Denver S = San Francisco Please see the Related Question for more information.
The value of a 1940 United States nickel varies depending on its condition and any unique characteristics it may have, such as mint marks or errors. In general, a 1940 nickel in average circulated condition is worth around 50 cents to a few dollars, while one in uncirculated condition could be worth $10 or more.
In circulated condition, no added value 1940 Jefferson Nickel; With no mint mark, in very fine condition is worth $0.20, uncirculated is worth $1.75, proof is worth $37.50. With D mint mark, in very fine condition is worth $0.25, uncirculated is worth $3.75. With S mint mark, in very fine condition is worth $0.30, uncirculated is worth $3.50.
It's impossible to say for certain without knowing the coin's denomination.
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.
The mint mark position is to the right of Monticello. No mint mark = Philadelphia D = Denver S = San Francisco Please see the Related Question for more information.
The value of a 1940 United States nickel varies depending on its condition and any unique characteristics it may have, such as mint marks or errors. In general, a 1940 nickel in average circulated condition is worth around 50 cents to a few dollars, while one in uncirculated condition could be worth $10 or more.
In circulated condition, no added value 1940 Jefferson Nickel; With no mint mark, in very fine condition is worth $0.20, uncirculated is worth $1.75, proof is worth $37.50. With D mint mark, in very fine condition is worth $0.25, uncirculated is worth $3.75. With S mint mark, in very fine condition is worth $0.30, uncirculated is worth $3.50.
It's impossible to say for certain without knowing the coin's denomination.
If you mean a Buffalo Nickel with no mint mark, it was struck in Philadelphia. The P mint mark was used on nickels for the first time in 1980
i have one
5 cents.
The value depends on the date, mint mark, and condition. Without knowing those details, your question is impossible to answer.
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.
Your coin is called a Jefferson nickel. Liberty nickels were minted from 1883 to 1912. For information on values and mint marks please see the question "What is the value of a 1940 US nickel?"
If your coin has a "S" mint mark on it means that it was made at the San Francisco mint in California.
The P mint mark didn't appear on circulating US coins until 1979/1980 so your set isn't a mint error. As of 07/2015 a complete 1969 mint set retails for about $8.