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US coins have used 9 mint marks, counting that Philadelphia coins were "plain" until 1980:
- None: Philadelphia coins up till 1979/80; also all Philadelphia and West Point cents regardless of dates. Exception: wartime nickels 1942-1945
- P = Philadelphia. Dollars 1979-present; nickels, dimes, quarters and halves 1980-present; nickels 1942-1945.
- D = Denver. All denominations 1906-present
- S = San Francisco. All denominations up to 1954; dimes and cents 1955; various cents and nickels 1968-74; dollars 1979; all proof coins 1968-present EXCEPT 1999 dollars.
- W = West Point. Modern gold and silver commemoratives only; collectors' strikes of 1996 dimes.
Obsolete mint marks:
- O = New Orleans
- CC = Carson City
- D = Dahlonega, GA (up to 1861, no confusion with Denver)
- C = Charlotte
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Why does my coin not have a mint mark?
If your coin does not have a mint mark then it means it was minted at the Philadelphia mint. These coins are usually not as rare. However recently P mint marks were added to coins to indicate that they were made at the Philadelphia mint.
Why do your 1944 pennies not have a mint mark?
Coins made at the Philadelphia mint did not have mint marks until the 1980s. Your coin was made at the Philadelphia mint.
Where are mint marks located on US coins?
The usual location for coins dated 1968 or later is on the obverse near the date. Coins from 1968 to 1979 without a mint mark are from Philadelphia. Before that, mint mark positions varied significantly. You have to know the date and design of the coin to find its mint mark. The site www.coinfacts.com lists positions for every mint mark and date since the first mint marks were used starting in 1838.
What does the mint mark S stand for?
The mint mark "S" on US coins means the coin was minted in San Francisco, California. For more information concerning mint marks visit the site at the related link, below. Coins produced at the Denver mint have a "D" and those at the Philadelphia mint have either no mint mark (for pennies and coins before 1980) or a "P" for all other denominations. Coins produced at the mint at West Point, NY (largely bullion coins, although some 1996 dimes were produced there) have a "W" mint mark.
Why don't 1965 coins have mint marks?
The US suspended the use of mint marks on all coins dated 1965-67. The mints were operating 24/7 making new clad coins to replace all of the silver dimes, quarters, and half dollars that were being pulled from circulation and melted. Somehow politicians concluded that those coins were being withdrawn by coin collectors rather than metal speculators, and removed mint marks as a way to reduce coins' appeal to collectors. Needless to say hoarding continued and by 1968 mint marks were restored. Also please be careful to note that coins minted at Philadelphia prior to 1980 (before 1979 for dollars) don't carry mint marks so not finding a P is perfectly normal.
How do you find mint marks on Melbourne minted coins?
Australian coins minted at the Melbourne Mint do not have a mintmark.
How do you determine the mint mark of a coin?
There is no standarization for mint marks on many coins. You have to know which country issued the coin, its denomination, and date. With that information you can check various reference guides to tell you where the mint mark is located and what to look for. To make things even more complicated, some coins don't have mint marks, some use letters, and some use symbols. In 1968 the US made an attempt to bring some order to the confusion by placing mint marks on the front of most coins, usually as close to the date as practical. Before that mint marks could be anywhere but were generally on the reverse side of the coin. Even so there are multiple exceptions: until 1980 coins made in Philadelphia didn't have a mint mark, and 1-cent coins from Philadelphia are still "plain". The date position on quarters has been moved from the front to the back, so the mint mark is next to Washington's wig instead. And finally, $1 coins have the mint mark on their edge!
Why does my coin not have a mint mark?
If your coin does not have a mint mark then it means it was minted at the Philadelphia mint. These coins are usually not as rare. However recently P mint marks were added to coins to indicate that they were made at the Philadelphia mint.
If there isn't any mint marks on pennies where were they minted?
No mint mark coins are produced at the Philadelphia,PA
Why do your 1944 pennies not have a mint mark?
Coins made at the Philadelphia mint did not have mint marks until the 1980s. Your coin was made at the Philadelphia mint.
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.
What does S or P grade on coins mean?
S and P aren't grades, they're mint marks indicating where a coin was struck. There are many other possible mint marks for U.S. coins as well, depending on their denomination and date.
Do all gold coins have dates and mint marks?
All real US gold coins have dates but not all have a mintmarks
How is the san fransico mint marked?
The U.S. uses mnemonic mint marks so San Francisco coins carry an S mint mark.
Where are mint marks located on US coins?
The usual location for coins dated 1968 or later is on the obverse near the date. Coins from 1968 to 1979 without a mint mark are from Philadelphia. Before that, mint mark positions varied significantly. You have to know the date and design of the coin to find its mint mark. The site www.coinfacts.com lists positions for every mint mark and date since the first mint marks were used starting in 1838.
1989 mint set with two different mix marks in it Is this an error set?
The set should have coins from the Denver mint & the Philadelphia mint. 5 from each mint
What does the mint mark S stand for?
The mint mark "S" on US coins means the coin was minted in San Francisco, California. For more information concerning mint marks visit the site at the related link, below. Coins produced at the Denver mint have a "D" and those at the Philadelphia mint have either no mint mark (for pennies and coins before 1980) or a "P" for all other denominations. Coins produced at the mint at West Point, NY (largely bullion coins, although some 1996 dimes were produced there) have a "W" mint mark.
