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A mint mark on any coin (not just the United States) indicates where a coin was minted. For modern US Coins, P stands for Philadelphia, D is Denver, and S is San Francisco.
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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 is the value of a 1957 US silver certificate with no mint mark?
Please check your bill again. US paper money doesn't have mint marks, only coins have mint marks. In fact, mints only make coins. Bills are printed by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. There's more information at the qustion "What is the value of a 1957 US 1 dollar silver certificate?".
Did the US Mint put mint marks on every coin?
No. In fact, there are no mint marks on coins made in Philadelphia prior to 1979, except for the famous "war nickels" issued from 1942 to 1945. The first US mint marks were used in 1838 when branch mints were opened in New Orleans, Dahlonega, and Charlotte. During the changeover from silver to clad coinage mint marks weren't used on any coins dated 1965-67. Starting in 1979, $1 coins gained the P mint mark. The following year all other Philadelphia coins except for cents also began using the P mint mark. Philadelphia cents continue to be struck without mint marks, for complex reasons having to do with special production at other mints when Philadelphia and Denver can't meet the demand for pennies.
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 Somehow politicians concluded that those coins were being withdrawn by coin collectors rather than metal speculators, and removed mint marks as a way to reduce coins' appeal to collectors.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.
What does a D next to Monticello on a US nickel mean?
It's called a mint mark and means the nickel was minted in Denver, and was made in 1964 or earlier.US coins dated 1965-67 didn't carry mint marks due to the so-called Great Coin Shortage of the 1960s. Mint marks were resumed in 1968 but were moved to the front sides of coins, usually near the date.Other possible mint marks on modern coins includeNo mint mark or "P" - Philadelphia"S" - San Francisco (circulating coins up to 1955 / 1974 depending on denomination, proof coins since 1968)"W" - West Point (special collectors' coins only)
Do all gold coins have dates and mint marks?
All real US gold coins have dates but not all have a mintmarks
Do all US coins have a mint mark?
No. In fact, huge numbers of older US coins don't have mint marks. For almost 180 years the Philadelphia mint didn't put a mint mark on any coins struck there. The only exceptions were the "war nickels" made from 1942 to 1945. Starting in 1979, a "P" mint mark was added to $1 coins, and the next year it appeared on all other denominations except the cent. Cents minted at Philadelphia still don't have mint marks.
What if there's no mint mark on a coin?
For most US coins, it means the coin was minted at Philadelphia before 1980, when the P mint mark was adopted. Cents minted at Philadelphia and West Point don't have mint marks, and all coins dated 1965 through 1967 don't have mint marks regardless of where they were produced.
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 is the value of a 1957 US silver certificate with no mint mark?
Please check your bill again. US paper money doesn't have mint marks, only coins have mint marks. In fact, mints only make coins. Bills are printed by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. There's more information at the qustion "What is the value of a 1957 US 1 dollar silver certificate?".
How do you recognize mint marks on US silver certificates?
Mint marks only appear on coins. US paper money is printed by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, while coins are made by the US Mint. They're completely separate operations. When silver certificates were issued the BEP had only one facility, in Washington DC. Any small-size bill you may have was printed at that location.
What does the us mint produce?
The US Mint produces circulating coins, commemorative coins, and bullion coins for the United States.
Did the US Mint put mint marks on every coin?
No. In fact, there are no mint marks on coins made in Philadelphia prior to 1979, except for the famous "war nickels" issued from 1942 to 1945. The first US mint marks were used in 1838 when branch mints were opened in New Orleans, Dahlonega, and Charlotte. During the changeover from silver to clad coinage mint marks weren't used on any coins dated 1965-67. Starting in 1979, $1 coins gained the P mint mark. The following year all other Philadelphia coins except for cents also began using the P mint mark. Philadelphia cents continue to be struck without mint marks, for complex reasons having to do with special production at other mints when Philadelphia and Denver can't meet the demand for pennies.
What does the capital letter of the US coins represent?
The capital letter on each US coin tells you at which mint it was made; P is for the Philadelphia mint, S is for the San Francisco mint, and D is for the Denver mint. See the related question below.
Where is the mintmark on a 1966 quarter?
Nowhere, because there isn't one. No US coins dated 1965-67 have any mint marks.
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.
What does a D next to Monticello on a US nickel mean?
It's called a mint mark and means the nickel was minted in Denver, and was made in 1964 or earlier.US coins dated 1965-67 didn't carry mint marks due to the so-called Great Coin Shortage of the 1960s. Mint marks were resumed in 1968 but were moved to the front sides of coins, usually near the date.Other possible mint marks on modern coins includeNo mint mark or "P" - Philadelphia"S" - San Francisco (circulating coins up to 1955 / 1974 depending on denomination, proof coins since 1968)"W" - West Point (special collectors' coins only)
