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Previous years had the mint mark on the reverse, or tails, side of the coin in some convenient clear area of the design. Often these mint marks are hard to see, especially on a well-worn coin.
Before 1980, except on the Susan B. Anthony dollar and "war nickels" dated 1942-45, Philadelphia coins had no mint mark. So if you have an older coin without a mint mark, that's OK. It's not an error, it's just from Philly.
More details...Mint marks appear in different places depending on which coin you have, sometimes they're even in different places on the same type of coin depending on what date the coin was minted!The only general rules for U.S. coins are
> Up to 1964, most coins had mint marks on the reverse (back) side. They were normally located under the wreath or eagle on higher denomination coins, and near the side or bottom of some others. Of course, there were exceptions such as Standing Liberty quarters, Walking Liberty halves from 1916 and 1917, and Lincoln cents.
> Starting in 1968 all coins except Presidential Dollars have mint marks on the obverse (front) side. Again, there's no specific rule for their location. Presidential dollars have the mint mark incused (recessed) on their edges.
> Coins minted before 1980, except wartime nickels and 1979 dollars, have no mint mark if they were made in Philadelphia. Higher-denomination coins minted after that have a P. Pennies made in Philadelphia and West Point do not have a mint mark, even today.
Other mint marks are
D = Denver, 1906 to today
S = San Francisco, up to 1955 and occasionally after that, plus on all proof coins from 1968 to today
W = West Point, on modern commemorative coins
O = New Orleans, up to 1909
CC = Carson City, up to 1893
D = Dahlonega GA, 1838-1861 (not at the same time as Denver)
C = Charlotte, also 1838-1861
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoIt depends on which coin. On the penny, it's on the front just below the date. On nickels, it's also on the front below the date. For dimes, it's on the front right above the date. Then on quarters, it's on the front, to the right of George Washington. If you happen to have a half dollar, the mark is below Kennedy's neck. Finally on presidential dollars, it's on the rim of the coin next to the date. Note: these locations apply to currently minted coins only.
It also depends on the year the coin was struck. Starting in 1968 the mintmark was moved to the obverse of nickels, dimes, quarters and half dollars and all dollar coins until the 2007 Presidential dollars were released that have the mintmarks/dates/motto on the edge of the coins. Sacagawea dollars had obverse mintmarks until 2009 when they were moved to the edge. Lincoln cents have had obverse mintmarks since 1909. For most coins dated 1964 or before, the mintmarks are on the reverse. No U.S. coin dated 1965, 1966 or 1967 will have a mintmark.
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What coin has an f mint?
No US coin bears an "F" mint mark
What if there isn't a mint stamp on a coin?
If there isn't a mint mark on a US coin, usually it means that such a coin was minted in Philadelphia.
What is the value of a 2011 1 cent us coin with no mint mark?
No mint mark indicates that it was minted in Philadelphia. The coin is worth exactly one cent.
What if your 1901 silver dollar does not have a mint mark?
The "P" Mint mark was not used on any US $1 coin until 1979. Your coin was struck in Philadelphia
What does a C on a coin mean?
On an US coin it can mean "cents" or it can be the mint mark of the Charlotte Mint, which existed only from 1838 to 1861.
What does the letter mean on a coin?
The letter is known as the mint-mark and tells where the coin was made. A coin having a P mint-mark (or no mint-mark on some coins) was made in Philadelphia, a coin having an S Mint-mark was minted in San Fransisco, a coin with a D mint-mark was minted in Denver.
Where is the mint mark on a 1849 1 gold coin?
The mint mark on the US 1849 One Dollar coin is located on the reverse [tails] side of the coin under the wreath. There will be a "C" for Charlotte, North Carolina mint ; a "D" for Dahlonega, Georgia ; an "O" for New Orleans, Louisiana. The absence of a mint mark indicates the coin was struck at the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania mint.
Where was a 1883 silver dollar with no mint mark minted?
Any US coin without a mint mark was minted in Philadelphia, because for a while, it was the only mint.
Where do you find the mint mark on an 1879 coin?
Normally you have to know a coin's denomination to locate the mint mark because it can be in different places. Also, Philadelphia did not use a mint mark on most coins until 1980 so it's very possible your coin doesn't have a mint mark. Once you know the denomination you can check a site such as www.coinfacts.com that shows the mint mark locations for all US coins.
Is there a US 1992 quarter with no mint mark?
YES I have one.
Where is the mint mark on a 1909 us 5 dollar gold coin?
The mint mark for the 1909 Half Eagle is located on the reverse {eagle} side of the coin just to the left of the arrow points.
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.
