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A mint mark means the same thing on ANY coin, old or new - it indicates where the coin was struck.
Current mint marks on circulating US coins are:
- P= Philadelphia
- D = Denver
S (San Francisco) is currently used only on proof coins sold to collectors, but was also used on circulating coins up to 1955 and on cents and nickels in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
W (West Point) is used only on commemorative and bullion coins minted for collectors.
Mint marks that are no longer in use:
- O = New Orleans, 1838-1861 and 1879-1909
- CC = Carson City, 1870-1893
- C = Charlotte, 1838-1861
- D = Dahlonega, 1838-1861 (closed before the Denver mint opened, so no confusion is possible)
Especially on older coins, a mint mark can affect values because one mint may have struck more coins than another, meaning those from the smaller run are scarcer. There can still be exceptions so it's important to know a coin's date and condition as well as its mint mark when determining a value.
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What does it mean when there is no mint mark on an old silver dollar?
No mint mark indicates that the coin was minted in Philadelphia.
What does the D mint mark stand for?
For coins dated 1906 to the present, it means the coin was made at the Denver Mint. A "D" mint mark on an old (1838-1861) gold coin means it was made at the long-closed gold coin mint at Dahlonega, GA.
What mint used the mark CC?
It was the mint mark of the Carson City mint. The Carson City mint operated only from 1870 to 1893. It was set up to be near major gold and silver mines. The mint mark is unusual because it's the only 2-letter mark used on any US coins, and it has a certain romance about it because of its location and being part of the Old West.
Where do coins come from?
Coins are manufactured in a mint. Old coins come from coin shops, or people's collections when they decide to sell them.
What is a mint mark?
AnswerIn the U.S. a mint mark is usually one letter, sometimes two, indicating which mint produced a coin. The current US mint marks are:P for Philadelphia,D for DenverS for San Francisco (for proof coins only)W for West Point (for commemoratives and gold only*)Until recently most coins from Philadelphia did not have a mintmark so you may find many older coins lacking mint marks. Dates for the P mint mark are:> 1942-45 : "war nickels"> 1979-present : dollars> 1980-present : nickels, quarters, dimes, halvesPhiladelphia cents do not have a mint mark.*With the exception of the 1996 Roosevelt Dime issued from the West Point Mint. This was included in the Mint's Uncirculated Set for that year, and it commemorates the 50th anniversary of this coin type's debut. In addition to its novelty as the only dime bearing a 'W' mintmark, the West Point location is not far from the Roosevelt Estate at Hyde Park where the late FDR and wife Eleanor were laid to rest.Mint Marks on Older CoinsS for San Francisco circulating coins 1854-1955, also some nickels and cents 1968-74C for Charlotte, NC 1838-1861CC for Carson City, NV 1870-1893D for Dahlonega, GA 1838-1861O for New Orleans, LA 1838-1861 and 1879-1909Mint Marks on Coins from Other CountriesOther countries have different practices for indicating where a coin was struck. If there is only a single mint, they may follow the old U.S. practice of not placing any mint mark on their coins, or they may use mint marks only for branch/subsidiary mints, or all coins may carry marks. There may even be coded mint marks or symbols instead of letters. Some examples:U.K: No mint mark for most coins from the primary mint; H = Heaton, KN = Kings NortonCanada: No mint mark for coins from the Ottawa mint up till 1995; "M" beginning in 1996; H on some older coins minted at England's Heaton mint.Australia: Older coins used either a letter or a strategically-placed dot to indicate what mint struck each coin; the dot's location within the coin's design was different for each mint.Germany: All coins carry mint marks. Unlike most other countries, mint marks are sequential letters based on when a particular mint was established rather than being an initial of the city. Current active mints are:A: BerlinD: MünchenF: StuttgartG: KarlsruheJ: HamburgMint Mark LocationsIt's impossible to give a simple description of where to look for a mint mark without knowing a coin's date and denomination, and sometimes even that information isn't enough. Mint marks are often worked into some inconspicuous place in the design, but in recent years the practice in more and more countries is to make the mint mark more obvious. For example, in 1968 the U.S. moved mint marks from the back sides of most coins to a more prominent place on the front; in the 1980s the size of the letters was increased making them even more visible.
What does it mean when there is no mint mark on an old silver dollar?
No mint mark indicates that the coin was minted in Philadelphia.
What does a CC mint mark mean?
It was the mint mark of the Carson City mint. The Carson City mint operated only from 1870 to 1893. It was set up to be near major gold and silver mines. The mint mark is unusual because it's the only 2-letter mark used on any US coins, and it has a certain romance about it because of its location and being part of the Old West.
Where is the mint stamp on an old gold coin?
To set things straight, it's called a mint mark. In general, mint marks were on the reverse side of older gold coins but not always. Also, coins struck at Philadelphia did not carry any mint mark in those days, so a coin without a mint mark is perfectly OK.I'd suggest looking at the site www.coinfacts.com. They have every date and mint mark listed, along with a description (and often a picture, too) of the mint mark location.
What does the D mint mark stand for?
For coins dated 1906 to the present, it means the coin was made at the Denver Mint. A "D" mint mark on an old (1838-1861) gold coin means it was made at the long-closed gold coin mint at Dahlonega, GA.
What mint used the mark CC?
It was the mint mark of the Carson City mint. The Carson City mint operated only from 1870 to 1893. It was set up to be near major gold and silver mines. The mint mark is unusual because it's the only 2-letter mark used on any US coins, and it has a certain romance about it because of its location and being part of the Old West.
Can old us coins automatically increase in value?
Generally speaking, old coins are worth more than face value, but by how much depends on factors like denomination, date, mint mark, and condition.
What do I look for when collecting old coins?
You should look for its condition, its age, what denomination it is, and if it's a US or German coin, whether it has a mint mark letter..
Where can you sell old coins for a good price?
Definately Ebay. I can't stress this enough ... do your homework pertaining to your coins. Some coins are far more valuable than you may think because of rarity or a mint mark you may have missed.
How much are your old US 1970- coins worth they are all in good condition?
NOt very much. It all depends on condition, mint mark, and other factors.
Where do coins come from?
Coins are manufactured in a mint. Old coins come from coin shops, or people's collections when they decide to sell them.
What is the price of a Liberty dollar coin?
ALL U.S. coins have the word Liberty on them, and dollar coins made in 1935 and earlier ALL have a picture of Lady Liberty as well, so you'll need to post a much more specific question. Give the coin's date, how worn it is, and whether it has a mint mark. On dollars from 1922-35, the mint mark will be a small D or S near the word ONE on the back. From 1878 to 1921, look under the eagle for a small O, CC, or S; D is on some 1921 coins. Old dollar coins from the Phila. mint do not have mint marks - only coins from 1980 forward (or 1979 $1) have a P.
What is a mint mark?
AnswerIn the U.S. a mint mark is usually one letter, sometimes two, indicating which mint produced a coin. The current US mint marks are:P for Philadelphia,D for DenverS for San Francisco (for proof coins only)W for West Point (for commemoratives and gold only*)Until recently most coins from Philadelphia did not have a mintmark so you may find many older coins lacking mint marks. Dates for the P mint mark are:> 1942-45 : "war nickels"> 1979-present : dollars> 1980-present : nickels, quarters, dimes, halvesPhiladelphia cents do not have a mint mark.*With the exception of the 1996 Roosevelt Dime issued from the West Point Mint. This was included in the Mint's Uncirculated Set for that year, and it commemorates the 50th anniversary of this coin type's debut. In addition to its novelty as the only dime bearing a 'W' mintmark, the West Point location is not far from the Roosevelt Estate at Hyde Park where the late FDR and wife Eleanor were laid to rest.Mint Marks on Older CoinsS for San Francisco circulating coins 1854-1955, also some nickels and cents 1968-74C for Charlotte, NC 1838-1861CC for Carson City, NV 1870-1893D for Dahlonega, GA 1838-1861O for New Orleans, LA 1838-1861 and 1879-1909Mint Marks on Coins from Other CountriesOther countries have different practices for indicating where a coin was struck. If there is only a single mint, they may follow the old U.S. practice of not placing any mint mark on their coins, or they may use mint marks only for branch/subsidiary mints, or all coins may carry marks. There may even be coded mint marks or symbols instead of letters. Some examples:U.K: No mint mark for most coins from the primary mint; H = Heaton, KN = Kings NortonCanada: No mint mark for coins from the Ottawa mint up till 1995; "M" beginning in 1996; H on some older coins minted at England's Heaton mint.Australia: Older coins used either a letter or a strategically-placed dot to indicate what mint struck each coin; the dot's location within the coin's design was different for each mint.Germany: All coins carry mint marks. Unlike most other countries, mint marks are sequential letters based on when a particular mint was established rather than being an initial of the city. Current active mints are:A: BerlinD: MünchenF: StuttgartG: KarlsruheJ: HamburgMint Mark LocationsIt's impossible to give a simple description of where to look for a mint mark without knowing a coin's date and denomination, and sometimes even that information isn't enough. Mint marks are often worked into some inconspicuous place in the design, but in recent years the practice in more and more countries is to make the mint mark more obvious. For example, in 1968 the U.S. moved mint marks from the back sides of most coins to a more prominent place on the front; in the 1980s the size of the letters was increased making them even more visible.
