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Looking at the reverse of the coin, to the left of the word cents between the rim and dot. It's very small and can only be a "D" or "S".

It if doesn't have either a D or S, the coin was minted in Philadelphia.

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Where is the mint mark on a 1939 US nickel?

On the back, to the right of the base of the building. No mint mark = Philadelphia D = Denver S = San Francisco


How do you tell the difference between 1912 Liberty head nickels?

Assuming you're referring to the coins' mint marks, the mint mark position is on the back next to the little "button" separating the words UNITED and CENTS. 1912 Liberty Head nickels were made at all 3 then-active mints, so you can find:No mint mark = PhiladelphiaD = DenverS = San FranciscoPlease see the question "What is the value of a 1912 US nickel?" for more information about values.


Where is the mint mark on a 1940 US nickel?

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.


Where is the mint mark on a 1941 US nickel?

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.


What is the value of 1935 F Liberty nickel?

To clear things up:Your coin is an Indian head nickel, not a Liberty nickel. Liberty nickels were made from 1883 to 1912.The letter F isn't a mint mark. It's the initial of the coin's designer, James E. Fraser. Mint marks were on the backs of nickels until 1964.Please see the question "What is the value of a 1935 US nickel?" for more information.

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Where is the mint mark on a 1939 US nickel?

On the back, to the right of the base of the building. No mint mark = Philadelphia D = Denver S = San Francisco


How do you tell the difference between 1912 Liberty head nickels?

Assuming you're referring to the coins' mint marks, the mint mark position is on the back next to the little "button" separating the words UNITED and CENTS. 1912 Liberty Head nickels were made at all 3 then-active mints, so you can find:No mint mark = PhiladelphiaD = DenverS = San FranciscoPlease see the question "What is the value of a 1912 US nickel?" for more information about values.


Where is the mint mark on a 1940 US nickel?

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.


What is the value of a US nickel with an S mint mark?

The value would depend on the condition and date of the coin.


Where is the mint mark on a 1941 US nickel?

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.


What is the value of 1935 F Liberty nickel?

To clear things up:Your coin is an Indian head nickel, not a Liberty nickel. Liberty nickels were made from 1883 to 1912.The letter F isn't a mint mark. It's the initial of the coin's designer, James E. Fraser. Mint marks were on the backs of nickels until 1964.Please see the question "What is the value of a 1935 US nickel?" for more information.


What is the value of a 1940 Liberty nickel?

Your coin is called a Jefferson nickel. Liberty nickels were minted from 1883 to 1912. For information on values and mint marks please see the question "What is the value of a 1940 US nickel?"


What is the value of a US Indian nickel?

prices vary from $1 to $145,000 depending on condition, mint mark, and date.


What is the value of a us 1921 buffalo nickel?

From $1 to $20,000 depending upon the mint mark and the condition of the coin.


Where is the mint mark on a 1946 US nickel?

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What is the value of a 1937 E buffalo nickel?

What you're seeing isn't an E and isn't a mint mark. It's an "F" which is the initial of the coin's designer James Earle Fraser. The mint mark, if there is one, would be on the back under the words FIVE CENTS. (FWIW, the US has never used an E mint mark) Please see the question "What is the value of a 1937 US nickel?" for more information.


What is the value of a 1935 F US nickel?

The F is not a mint mark. It's the initial of the coin's designer, James E. Fraser. The mint mark, if any, is on the back under the words FIVE CENTS.