The elusive 1902 nickel WITHOUT the mint mark is a rare commodity. The coin itself would probly be worth about 75 cents now.. but in the antiquity terms someone collecting such coins may offer anywhere from 1000 - 1500 dollars. Definetly something to keep in a safe place.
Canadian 5 cent coins prior to 1922 were silver and smaller than a dime, rather than the larger nickel version introduced later. The mint mark on a 1902 silver 5 cent coin is on the reverse side, at the bottom edge.
If you mean a Buffalo Nickel with no mint mark, it was struck in Philadelphia. The P mint mark was used on nickels for the first time in 1980
i have one
5 cents.
If there is one, it would be on the reverse below the button to the left of the word CENTS. Philadelphia nickels will not have any mint mark, of course.
If your coin has a "S" mint mark on it means that it was made at the San Francisco mint in California.
On the back, to the right of the base of the building. No mint mark = Philadelphia D = Denver S = San Francisco
There is in fact no mint mark on the 1911 V-Nickel. The V nickel was struck at all 3 operating mints in the year 1912. If there in no mint mark it is the Philadelphia mint. The mint mark can be located between the word ''CENTS" and the dot on the obverse of the coin. While many people erroneously assume "V" stands for Victory, Victoria, or some other name, it's simply the Roman numeral for the coin's denomination .... 5 cents.
Check it again. By 1980, all U.S. nickels had mint marks. That said, a 1985 nickel is worth 5 cents.
The U.S. Mint has never used a "T" mint mark. Examine your coin closely and then post a new question.
The value of a Jefferson nickel with a p mint mark will vary depending on the year and the condition of the coin itself. A person should have the coin appraised for an accurate value.
The mint mark position is to the right of Monticello.No mint mark = PhiladelphiaD = DenverS = San FranciscoSpecial wartime nickels had the mint mark above the dome of Monticello. The position was moved again in 1968, near the date. In 1980 Philadelphia began using a P mint mark.
The mint mark position is to the right of Monticello. No mint mark = Philadelphia D = Denver S = San Francisco Please see the Related Question for more information.