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The "S" Mintmark means it was made at the San Francisco Mint

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How much is a silver dollar coin worth from 1872?

it depends on the mint mark. no mint mark 185- 1500 dollars. with cc 900-30,000 dollars. with s mint mark 275 to 16,000 dollars.


Where were 1890 Morgan silver dollars minted?

In 1890 all 4 then-active mints produced silver dollars. The mint mark position is on the back, above the DO in DOLLAR. No mint mark = Philadelphia S = San Francisco O = New Orleans CC = Carson City


Are there mint marks on all silver dollars?

No. Silver dollars minted at Philadelphia did not carry mint marks. Mint mark positions are: Seated Liberty dollars - under the eagle Morgan dollars - above the DO in DOLLAR Peace dollars - between the word ONE and the eagle's tail feathers. Mint mark letters are: blank = Philadelphia D = Denver S = San Francisco O = New Orleans CC = Carson City Dollars weren't minted every year at every mint, so there are many gaps in the series.


Where is the mint mark on a 1972 US silver dollar?

It's actually made of copper-nickel, not silver. The mint mark position is the same on all Eisenhower dollars, between the date and the bottom of Ike's image. No mint mark = Philadelphia D = Denver S = San Francisco (collectors' versions only)


Where is the mint mark on an 1879 Morgan silver dollar?

The mint mark position on all Morgan silver dollars is located between the wreath and the DO in DOLLAR. No mint mark = Philadelphia S = San Francisco O = New Orleans CC = Carson City D = Denver (1921 only) Demand for silver dollars fluctuated a lot so there were many years when one or more of the mints didn't strike the coins.

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How much is a silver dollar coin worth from 1872?

it depends on the mint mark. no mint mark 185- 1500 dollars. with cc 900-30,000 dollars. with s mint mark 275 to 16,000 dollars.


What are the mint marks on 1935 silver dollar?

The mint mark position on all Peace dollars is near the word ONE on the back. No mint mark = Philadelphia D = Denver S = San Francisco


Where were 1890 Morgan silver dollars minted?

In 1890 all 4 then-active mints produced silver dollars. The mint mark position is on the back, above the DO in DOLLAR. No mint mark = Philadelphia S = San Francisco O = New Orleans CC = Carson City


Where is the mint mark on the 1972 silver dollar?

It's actually made of copper-nickel, not silver. The mint mark position is the same on all Eisenhower dollars, between the date and the bottom of Ike's image. No mint mark = Philadelphia D = Denver S = San Francisco (collectors' versions only)


How would you know if you have a rare1977- 1976 one dollar coin if silver proof may or may not come with the S mint mark?

No circulated bicentennial dollars are rare. If it's a silver proof, it will weigh more than a regular Eisenhower dollar, and it will have the mint mark S.


What are the values of S mint US silver dollars?

It depends very much on the date. S mint silver dollars seem to be worth even just a few dollars more than silver dollars with no mintmark or a "D" mintmark.


Are there mint marks on all silver dollars?

No. Silver dollars minted at Philadelphia did not carry mint marks. Mint mark positions are: Seated Liberty dollars - under the eagle Morgan dollars - above the DO in DOLLAR Peace dollars - between the word ONE and the eagle's tail feathers. Mint mark letters are: blank = Philadelphia D = Denver S = San Francisco O = New Orleans CC = Carson City Dollars weren't minted every year at every mint, so there are many gaps in the series.


Where is the mint mark on a 1972 US silver dollar?

It's actually made of copper-nickel, not silver. The mint mark position is the same on all Eisenhower dollars, between the date and the bottom of Ike's image. No mint mark = Philadelphia D = Denver S = San Francisco (collectors' versions only)


What is the percent of silver in a 1976 silver dollar?

None in circulation-strike coins (Philadelphia, no mint mark, and Denver, "D" mint mark). Some proof versions ("S" mint mark) were struck in 40% silver.


Where is the mint mark on an 1879 Morgan silver dollar?

The mint mark position on all Morgan silver dollars is located between the wreath and the DO in DOLLAR. No mint mark = Philadelphia S = San Francisco O = New Orleans CC = Carson City D = Denver (1921 only) Demand for silver dollars fluctuated a lot so there were many years when one or more of the mints didn't strike the coins.


Where is the mint mark on an 1887 silver dollar?

The mint mark position on all Morgan-design dollars is above the DO in DOLLAR. No mint mark = Philadelphia O = New Orleans CC = Carson City S = San Francisco D = Denver (1921 only)


Do Ike silver dollars with a s mint mark have silver in it?

For 1971 & 1972 only, all S mint marked coins are 40% silver. From 1973 to 1976 the S mint marked coins in the standard proof sets are clad coins, the 40% silver Ike's were sold separately but they were included in the bicentennial 3-piece silver sets. No silver Ike's were struck in 1977 or 1978.