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U.S. coins have never carried an R mint mark. If you have an American coin with what looks like an R on it it could be either damage or possibly the monogram of the coin's designer. Please post a new question with enough details to identify the specific coin in question.
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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 it mean when there is no mint mark on a 1973 Quarter?
made in the Philadelphia Mint
What does the letter mean on a coin?
The letter is known as the mint-mark and tells where the coin was made. A coin having a P mint-mark (or no mint-mark on some coins) was made in Philadelphia, a coin having an S Mint-mark was minted in San Fransisco, a coin with a D mint-mark was minted in Denver.
Where do you find the mint mark on a 1940 quarter?
The mint mark on all Washington quarters dated from 1932 to 1964 is on the back side above the "R" in the word Quarter. No mint mark = Philadelphia S = San Francisco D = DenverOther datesQuarters dated 1965-67 don't have mint marks. Starting in 1968 the mint mark was moved to the right of the tail of Washington's wig, and in 1980 Philadelphia coins started using a P mint mark.
What is the value of a 1956 US dime with a JS mint mark?
JS isn't the mint mark, but rather the initials of John R. Sinnock, Chief Engraver of the U.S. Mint. A 1950s dime will have a D for Denver, S for San Francisco, or no mint mark for Philadelphia (a P mark wasn't added until the 1980s). 1956 is a common date, currently worth about $2 for the silver.
What is an 1878 liberty half dollar with an R mark worth?
There's no "R" mint mark. The mint mark position on a Seated Liberty half should be below the eagle. If the "R" is elsewhere your coin has been altered and has lost most of its collector value. If the R is where the mint mark should be please check it with a good magnifying glass. There's more information at the Related Question.
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 it mean when there is no mint mark on a 1973 Quarter?
made in the Philadelphia Mint
What does it mean if there is no mint mark on your silver dollar?
US Coins with no mint mark were minted at the US Mint's main facility in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
What does it mean if you can't find a mint mark?
The lack of a mint mark usually indicates that the coin was minted in Philadelphia.
What does a mint mark of a on a 1913 German 1 pfennig mean?
Sorry that was suppose to say a mint mark of an "A" on the PFENNIG.
What does the letter mean on a coin?
The letter is known as the mint-mark and tells where the coin was made. A coin having a P mint-mark (or no mint-mark on some coins) was made in Philadelphia, a coin having an S Mint-mark was minted in San Fransisco, a coin with a D mint-mark was minted in Denver.
Where do you find the mint mark on a 1940 quarter?
The mint mark on all Washington quarters dated from 1932 to 1964 is on the back side above the "R" in the word Quarter. No mint mark = Philadelphia S = San Francisco D = DenverOther datesQuarters dated 1965-67 don't have mint marks. Starting in 1968 the mint mark was moved to the right of the tail of Washington's wig, and in 1980 Philadelphia coins started using a P mint mark.
What does a C on a coin mean?
On an US coin it can mean "cents" or it can be the mint mark of the Charlotte Mint, which existed only from 1838 to 1861.
What is the facility letter on coines?
I'm assuming you mean the mint-mark? The mint-mark shows which branch of the US mint created the coins, if there is a P mark (or no mintmark on some coins) the coin was minted in Philadelphia, a D mark signifies Denver, an S mark shows the coin was from San Fransisco and a W mark is from the West Point Mint.
What does it mean if there is no letter under the date on a penny?
Cents struck at the Philadelphia mint don't have a mint mark.
How much is the Denver r mint 20 coin worth?
Please post a new and rephrased question. The U.S. doesn't currently mint any coins worth 20 cents or 20 dollars, and there is no "r" mint mark.
