San Francisco Mint
The letter P is used for the Philadelphia Mint, D for the Denver Mint, S for the San Francisco Mint, and W for the West Point Mint.
Are all S mint mark coins proofs?
All of the No S mint mark varieties are proof coins only and the 1982 No P is the lone exception because it is a business strike and can be found in change. These are coins where the mint mark was not punched into the die so never had a mint mark.
Are S mint marks silver?
Mintmark Locations The original Jefferson Nickel featured the “D” (for Denver) or “S” (for San Francisco) mint mark on the reverse, to the right of Monticello. On the 1942-1945 war-time silver Jefferson Nickel, the mint mark was on the reverse, above Monticello, to identify the silver coin.
Is the S mint mark rare?
The 1927-S is quite a rare coin, with even the worst specimen likely to bring $5,000 and up at auction. Mintmarks that appear on US coins include: C: Charlotte (Gold only, 1838-1861) CC: Carson City (1870-1893)
Where is the S mintmark on a coin?
“ S” mintmark – San Francisco, California; this mintmark has been placed on all types of coins since 1854 and in recent years has become synonymous with proof coins, which are primarily struck at this mint; other mints, however, do strike proof coinage on occasion.
What is the difference between a mint mark and a privy mark?
Summing up the Difference. To state it simply, a mint mark tells you where specifically a coin was minted. A privy mark may also tell you where a coin was minted, but will additionally show a coin’s designer, celebrate a special event, or act as a mark to show that this coin is part of a set.
What does it mean when there is no mint mark on a penny?
If the date of a US coin is written without a mintmark, it means that the coin has no mintmark and was (usually) minted in Philadelphia. Also to know is, are pennies without a mint mark valuable?
When did the US Mint stop using the P mint mark?
After the war, when use of the regular alloy resumed, the mint mark returned to its former position and the Mint no longer used Philadelphia’s “P.” In 1979, the Susan B. Anthony dollar coin was introduced. Once again, the “P” mint mark appeared.
