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To quote a famous phrase, "it's not that simple". There is no single position for a mint mark on a U.S. coin. Positions vary depending on the coin's denomination and date, and most Philadelphia coins minted before 1980 don't have a mint mark at all.
In general coins made before 1965 had their mint marks somewhere on the back, usually near the bottom, but some (e.g. cents) had the mint mark on the front under the date, and others (standing Liberty quarters) put the mint mark elsewhere on the front.
During 1965-67 mint marks weren't used because the mints were cranking up production of the then-new cupronickel clad coins. Starting in 1968 most mint marks were moved to the front side near the date - but again, not always.
Letters to look for on modern coins:
- 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
So you see the situation is REALLY variable. I'd suggest you determine what denominations and dates you're interested in first. Then check a site such as coinfacts.com that shows the mint mark position (often with pictures) for every denomination and date of U.S. circulating coin since the 1830s.
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Should a real 1974 US quarter have a mint mark?
US coins minted before 1979-1981 (the exact date varies with the coin) don't necessarily have a mint mark. Coins without a mint mark were minted at the US Mint facility in Philadelphia. Since 1981, all coins except for the US cent will have a mint mark; for Philadelphia it will be a "P". US cents, often misnamed "pennies," minted in Philadelphia still do not carry a mint mark even through 2007.
What is a 1964 copper penny with no mint mark?
In 1964, the US mint was making coins primarily at two sites, Philadelphia and Denver. To distinguish the coins, the Denver coins had a D under the date. The Philadelphia coins had no mint mark.
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.
Where are the coins with the letter D stamped on them made?
The letter "D" is the mint mark for the US Mint in Denver, Colorado.
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 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.
Should a real 1974 US quarter have a mint mark?
US coins minted before 1979-1981 (the exact date varies with the coin) don't necessarily have a mint mark. Coins without a mint mark were minted at the US Mint facility in Philadelphia. Since 1981, all coins except for the US cent will have a mint mark; for Philadelphia it will be a "P". US cents, often misnamed "pennies," minted in Philadelphia still do not carry a mint mark even through 2007.
What is a 1964 copper penny with no mint mark?
In 1964, the US mint was making coins primarily at two sites, Philadelphia and Denver. To distinguish the coins, the Denver coins had a D under the date. The Philadelphia coins had no mint mark.
What is a mint mark on wheat pennies?
The Mint Mark on a US coin is the letter that indicates which mint struck the coin. You'll find the mint mark just under the date:Philadelphia (no mint mark)Denver (D)San Francisco (S)Mint mark are present on many coins, not just wheat cents. In fact, since 1980, all US coins except cents made in Philadelphia carry mint marks. "P" designates other coins made in that city, and "W" is used on special collectors' coins made at West Point.
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.
Where are the coins with the letter D stamped on them made?
The letter "D" is the mint mark for the US Mint in Denver, Colorado.
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.
How many 2010 US cents were minted?
Philadelphia (no mint mark) : 1,963,630,000Denver ("D" mint mark) : 2,407,200,000San Francisco ("S" mint mark, only proof coins) : 594,000 sets sold; total mintage of cents unavailable from the US Mint
Do any 1900 us coins have mint mark of D?
No they don't, not until 1906
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.
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 is the cc mintmark?
the cc mint mark stands for Carson City check out us coins mint web site.
