The mint mark on Morgan dollars is located on the reverse side, beneath the wreath surrounding the eagle. It is just above the D and O of the word Dollar. On this coin the mint mark is an “O” for the New Orleans mint. This close-up view shows the “O” mint mark more clearly.
Where is the letter on a silver dollar?
The mint mark on a Morgan silver dollar can be found on the eagle (back) side of the coin, just above the word “DOLLAR” written around the bottom edge. The coin may also have small letters located above the “D” and the “O,” indicating the location of the mint.
How can you tell where a silver dollar was minted?
The mintage location can be determined by studying the coin. Carson City silver dollars are identified by a “CC” mint mark, Denver silver dollars by a “D,” San Francisco silver dollars by an “S,” New Orleans silver dollars by an “O,” and Philadelphia silver dollars by the omission of a mint mark.
Where is the mint mark on a peace silver dollar?
For purposes of this article, we’ll be referring to Morgan silver dollars and Peace silver dollars, which were minted from 1878 – 1921 and 1921 – 1935, respectively. Both coins have an image of Lady Liberty on the front and an eagle on the back, but the location of the mint mark (if the coin has one) is located in different areas.
What kind of Mark can you put on a silver coin?
Any mark indicating a higher silver content, such as 950, would also qualify as sterling. Coin silver (900): Since it is only 90% silver, this alloy cannot be referenced as sterling. Items made from this alloy may include marks such as 900, C oin, and Standard.
What do the markings mean on silverware?
Check out the silver markings on your silver and silverware, gaining a better understanding for how silver is mixed as well as how much pure silver you actually possess. The Federal Trade Commission has established a specific “language” that is standard to silver printed in the United States.
