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Those early mint marks were stamped on the reverse, or tails, side of coins. It was not until 1965, after the passage of the Coinage Act of 1965, that the uppercase letter denoting a coin’s mint mark was moved to the obverse (heads) side where it is displayed today.
What is mint mark in coin?
Mint marks are letters that identify where a coin was made. They hold the maker responsible for the quality of a coin. When the U.S. used precious metals such as gold and silver to make circulating coins, a commission evaluated the metal compositions and quality of coins from each of the Mint facilities.
Where do you find the mint mark on a US coin?
If you are looking for a mint mark on coins made in the United States before 1968, they are usually on the reverse. In 1968, however, the location was changed by the Mint Director to the obverse (front) side of the coins.
Where does the P mint mark go on a five cent coin?
This changed in 1942. When nickel was removed from five-cent coins during World War II, the “P” mint mark first appeared on coins produced in Philadelphia. The mark’s position also moved from the right of Monticello to above the dome to indicate the new metal composition.
Where is the mint mark on a World War 2 coin?
(Click image to see a larger view) During the War Years 1942-1945, the mint mark is located above the Dome of Monticello. (Click image to see a larger view) 1968-2004, the mint mark is located near the date on the front of the coin.
Where is the mint mark on a 1964 quarter dollar?
no mint mark on coins as they were all minted at the Phildelphia Mint. under the Eagle and above Quarter Dollar on the back of the coin. under the Eagle and above Quarter Dollar on the back of the coin. above and just to the left of the date on the front of the coin. 1932-1964 – in the center under the Eagle on the back of the coin.
