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For nickels minted in 1964 and earlier, the mint mark position is usually on the reverse, or "tails" side, of the coin. Up till 1912, all nickels were minted at Philadelphia and didn't have mint marks. Also nickels minted at Philadelphia from 1912 to 1979 don't have mint marks either.
Specific positions:
- Liberty ("V") nickels 1912: Under the dot at roughly the 8:00 position on the reverse.
- Indian Head / buffalo nickels 1913-1938: Under the words FIVE CENTS.
- Jefferson nickels 1938-mid 1942 and 1946-1964: to the right of Monticello
- Jefferson nickels mid-1942 to 1945: above the dome of Monticello
- Jefferson nickels 1968-present: near the date
Mint mark letters are as follows:
- No mint mark (1866-mid 1942 and 1946-1964) = Philadelphia
- P (mid 1942-1945, 1980 and later) = Philadelphia
- D = Denver (1912-present)
- S = San Francisco (1912-1955 and 1968-1970; proof coins 1968-present)
The reason for the change in mid-1942 is that nickel was needed for the war effort. The coin's composition was temporarily changed from copper-nickel to a manganese-copper-silver alloy, and the mint mark position was moved to indicate the change in metals.
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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
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 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?
The mint mark position is to the right of Monticello. No mint mark = Philadelphia D = Denver S = San Francisco Special 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.
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
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 if the nickel doesn't have a mint Initial under Five Cents?
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
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?
The mint mark position is to the right of Monticello. No mint mark = Philadelphia D = Denver S = San Francisco Special 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 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.
What is the value of a 1989 C US nickel?
A 1989 U.S. nickel is worth five cents. However there is no "C" mint mark on any current US coin - only P or D.
Are there any reports of a 1978 nickel with no mint mark?
i have one
