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.
1940 nickel; * With no mint mark, in fine condition-$0.20, in uncirculated condition-$1.75, proof-$37.50. * With D mint mark, in fine condition-$0.25, in uncirculated condition-$3.75. * With S mint mark, in fine condition-$0.30, in uncirculated condition-$3.50.
In circulated condition, no added value 1940 Jefferson Nickel; With no mint mark, in very fine condition is worth $0.20, uncirculated is worth $1.75, proof is worth $37.50. With D mint mark, in very fine condition is worth $0.25, uncirculated is worth $3.75. With S mint mark, in very fine condition is worth $0.30, uncirculated is worth $3.50.
It's impossible to say for certain without knowing the coin's denomination.
If there is one, it would be on the reverse below the button to the left of the word CENTS. Philadelphia nickels will not have any mint mark, of course.
Yes, there are instances of 1978 Jefferson nickels without a mint mark. This is due to a mint error where the nickel was struck without the mint mark. These error coins can sometimes be valuable to collectors.
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.
1940 nickel; * With no mint mark, in fine condition-$0.20, in uncirculated condition-$1.75, proof-$37.50. * With D mint mark, in fine condition-$0.25, in uncirculated condition-$3.75. * With S mint mark, in fine condition-$0.30, in uncirculated condition-$3.50.
In circulated condition, no added value 1940 Jefferson Nickel; With no mint mark, in very fine condition is worth $0.20, uncirculated is worth $1.75, proof is worth $37.50. With D mint mark, in very fine condition is worth $0.25, uncirculated is worth $3.75. With S mint mark, in very fine condition is worth $0.30, uncirculated is worth $3.50.
It's impossible to say for certain without knowing the coin's denomination.
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
The value depends on the date, mint mark, and condition. Without knowing those details, your question is impossible to answer.
If there is one, it would be on the reverse below the button to the left of the word CENTS. Philadelphia nickels will not have any mint mark, of course.
5 cents.
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?"
If your coin has a "S" mint mark on it means that it was made at the San Francisco mint in California.
The P mint mark didn't appear on circulating US coins until 1979/1980 so your set isn't a mint error. As of 07/2015 a complete 1969 mint set retails for about $8.