The mint mark positions for Jefferson nickels are:
Possible mint marks are:
The "F" under the date of the buffalo nickel is the last initial of the name of the coin's designer, James Earle Fraser.Many people assume that it's a mint mark, but up till 1964 mint marks were located on the back of most US coins. Buffalo nickels have the mint mark under the words FIVE CENTS:Blank = PhiladelphiaD = DenverS = San FranciscoIn fact, the US never used an F mint mark - only P, D, S, C, CC, O, and W.
On the back, to the right of the base of the building. No mint mark = Philadelphia D = Denver S = San Francisco
If it has one it'll be on the reverse below the eagle. No mint mark = Philadelphia, D = Denver.
1964 US nickels were minted at Philadelphia (no mint mark at that time) and Denver ("D")
The letter is an F rather than E but it's not 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. The mint mark, if any, is under the words FIVE CENTS. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1935 US nickel?" for more information.
The "F" under the date of the buffalo nickel is the last initial of the name of the coin's designer, James Earle Fraser.Many people assume that it's a mint mark, but up till 1964 mint marks were located on the back of most US coins. Buffalo nickels have the mint mark under the words FIVE CENTS:Blank = PhiladelphiaD = DenverS = San FranciscoIn fact, the US never used an F mint mark - only P, D, S, C, CC, O, and W.
On the back, to the right of the base of the building. No mint mark = Philadelphia D = Denver S = San Francisco
If it has one it'll be on the reverse below the eagle. No mint mark = Philadelphia, D = Denver.
1964 US nickels were minted at Philadelphia (no mint mark at that time) and Denver ("D")
The letter is an F rather than E but it's not 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. The mint mark, if any, is under the words FIVE CENTS. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1935 US nickel?" for more information.
The coin would have to be a very high grade Mint State to have a 25 cent value. 1964 Jefferson nickels from both US Mints exceed 2 BILLION in mintage and are still in circulation. It's just a nickel.
The "F" under the date of the buffalo nickel is the last initial of the name of the coin's designer, James Earle Fraser.Many people assume that it's a mint mark, but up till 1964 mint marks were located on the back of most US coins. Buffalo nickels have the mint mark under the words FIVE CENTS:Blank = PhiladelphiaD = DenverS = San Francisco
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.
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.
The "F" under the date of the buffalo nickel is the last initial of the name of the coin's designer, James E. Fraser. Many people assume that it's a mint mark, but up till 1964 mint marks were located on the back of most US Coins. Buffalo nickels have the mint mark under the words FIVE CENTS: Blank = Philadelphia D = Denver S = San Francisco
See if it has an "S" mint mark. If it does then it's a mint proof and it will be silver clad. No "S", no silver.
The value would depend on the condition and date of the coin.