The letter "V" as a silver assay mark typically indicates that the piece was assayed in the year 1886. This mark is associated with the British system of silver hallmarks, where letters represent specific years within a designated cycle. Always verify with a reliable source or expert for the most accurate information regarding specific pieces.
If it's a Birmingham hallmark (an Anchor) there is a complete list at http://www.theassayoffice.co.uk/date_letters.html
The hallmark featuring an anchor, a rampant lion, and the letter "Z" indicates that the silver item was assayed in Birmingham, England, in the year 1991. The anchor represents Birmingham, the lion indicates that the item is sterling silver, and the letter "Z" denotes the specific year of assay.
The lion passant is the British assay mark for sterling silver - if your item of jewellery is gold-coloured then it's probably gold-plated silver, or what's usually called "silver-gilt". The 'h' letter denotes the date that the item was assayed (which is also usually the date it was made). You'll need to check a list of hallmarks for the date as the letter is used either upper-case (H) or lower-case (h) for different years, and in the past different assay offices used different letters for each year. Hope that helps,
there is no mark or letter
Gold was first hallmarked in the 14th century, specifically in 1300, in England. The practice began when the Assay Office in London was established to ensure the purity of gold and silver items. A hallmark typically consists of a series of marks indicating the metal's quality, the maker's mark, and the year of assay, providing consumers with assurance of the metal's authenticity. This system of hallmarking has since been adopted in various forms across many countries.
No such thing. There were no dollar coins minted that year.
"DO" isn't a mint mark. The mint mark on a silver dollar for that year is on the reverse (tails) side, just above the letters "do" in the word "dollar."
The markings on jewellery should be... a makers mark, a letter (referring to a year of assay) and a number (375 - 37.5% gold = 9ct 585 - 58.5% gold = 14ct 625 - 62.5% gold = 15ct 750 - 75.0% gold = 18ct 916 - 91.6% gold = 22ct) Plat will either be 900 (90% european/Far East) or 950 (95%) Silver is also 900 (European) or 925 (Sterling)
The mint mark is under the date, and there is no silver in the coin actually the d is above the year.
The year of your Cuevee silver warranted spoon can typically be found on the hallmark or engraving on the piece itself. Look for a date mark or a specific symbol that indicates the year it was made. If you need assistance identifying the mark, you may want to consult a reference guide on silver hallmarks or seek help from an antique expert.
The piece of jewelry was likely evaluated for its gold content in England. The letter, whether it is upper case or lower case, and the shape surrounding it, combine to indicate the year the piece was formed. Each May, a different assay master was appointed and held office through the following April. To match a precious metal piece to the assay master who oversaw its assessment, a system of revolving letters was used, one per assay master's one-year term. Twenty letters of the alphabet were used; J, V, W, X, Y, and Z were not included. Each letter was used in turn, five times per century. Each time the letter came into rotation it was varied in style or in the presentation of its surrounding shield.
an Omega symbol on a horizontal line. its an import mark meaning that the item was made abroad, imported and then assayed at SHEFFIELD after 1904. The date Sheffield letter will give you the precise year. and there should be 925 indicating sterling silver. perhps a sponsors mark too indicating the jeweller (who imported it).