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The United States Mint currently has four mints in operation.
The San Francisco Mint in California, All Proof sets from 1968
to date display the (S) Mint mark on the obverse side of the coins.
The West Point Mint in New York produces mostly Proof commemorative
and bullion coins. The (W) mint mark is found on the obverse of most modern
commemorative's.
The other two more familiar mints, Denver Colorado signified by
the (D) and the first mint in operation the Philadelphia Mint that
had no need for mint marks at the time didn't put the (P) mint mark
except for on the Jefferson Silver Wartime Nickels, of 1942 to 1945
then not until 1979, on the SBA Dollar and then to follow in 1980 to
date on the Nickel, Dime, Quarter and Half Dollar.
For some reason the Cent from Philadelphia is the only United States coin
that still has no mint mark.
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| The Philadelphia and Denver mints may make some commemorative coins but for the most part these two mints produce all the coins for use in daily commerce and of course your Mint sets. |
| Mint Mark | Mint facility | Date of operation |
| P or None | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | 1793-Present |
| C | Charlotte, North Carolina (gold coins only) | 1838-1861 |
| D |
Dahlonega, Georgia
(gold coins only) |
1838-1861 |
| O | New Orleans, Louisiana | 1838-1909 |
| S | San Francisco, California | 1854-Present |
| CC | Carson City, Nevada | 1870-1893 |
| D | Denver, Colorado | 1906-Present |
| W | West Point, New York | 1976-Present |
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Half Cents - Dates 1793 to 1857, were minted at the Philadelphia Mint,
no mint mark.
Large Cents - Dates 1793 to 1854, were minted at the Philadelphia Mint, no mint mark. Flying Eagle Cents - Dates 1856 to 1858, were minted at the Philadelphia Mint, no mint mark. Indian Cents - Dates 1859 to 1907, were minted at the Philadelphia Mint, with no mint mark. Indian Cents - Dates 1908 and 1909, minted at the San Francisco and the Philadelphia Mints, with either S or no mint mark on the reverse under the wreath. Lincoln Cents - Dates 1909 to Present, on obverse under the date. Two Cent Piece - Dates 1864 to 1873, were minted at the Philadelphia Mint, no mint mark.
Three Cent Pieces - Date 1851 Some were minted in New Orleans,
mint mark on the reverse to the right of the Roman Number III, Three Cent Pieces - Dates 1852 to 1889, were minted at the Philadelphia Mint, no mint mark. Shield Nickels - Dates 1866 to 1883, were minted at the Philadelphia Mint, no mint mark. Liberty Nickels - Dates 1883 to 1911, were minted at the Philadelphia Mint, no mint mark. Liberty Nickels - Date 1912, were minted at Denver, San Francisco and the Philadelphia Mints, with either D, S or no mint mark on the reverse to the left of the word CENTS. Buffalo Nickels - Dates 1913 to 1938, on the reverse under and in between the words FIVE CENTS. Jefferson Nickels - Dates 1938 to 1964 on the reverse to the right of Monticello. (that building) Silver Jefferson Nickels - Dates 1942 to 1945, (The War Years) on the reverse above the Dome of Monticello. Jefferson Nickels - Dates 1968 to Present, on the obverse under the date. Bust Half Dimes - Dates 1794 to 1837, were minted at the Philadelphia Mint, no mint mark. Seated Half Dimes - Dates 1837 to 1873, on the reverse either above or below the bow in the wreath. Bust Dimes - Dates 1796 to 1837, were minted at the Philadelphia Mint, no mint mark. Seated Dimes - Dates 1837 to 1891, on the reverse either above or below the bow in the wreath. Barber Dimes - Dates 1892 to 1916, on the reverse below the bow in the wreath.
Mercury Dimes - Dates 1916 to 1945, on reverse next to the letter "E" in
the word ONE. Silver Roosevelt Dimes - Dates 1946 to 1964, on the reverse, lower left of the torch. Clad Roosevelt Dimes - Dates 1965 to Present, on the obverse above the date. Twenty Cent Pieces - Dates 1875 to 1878, on the reverse, below the eagle. Bust Quarters - Dates 1796 to 1838, were minted at the Philadelphia Mint, no mint mark. Seated Quarters - Dates 1838 to 1891, on the reverse below the eagle, above QUAR DOL. Barber Quarters - Dates 1892 to 1916, on the reverse below the eagle, above QUARTER DOLLAR.
Standing Liberty Quarters - Dates 1916 to 1930, on the obverse at the left
of the date. Silver Washington Quarters - Dates 1946 to 1964, on the reverse under the wreath. Clad Washington Quarters - Dates 1965 to Present, on obverse to the right of the hair ribbon. Bust Half Dollars - Dates 1794 to 1837, were minted at the Philadelphia Mint, no mint mark. Bust Half Dollars - Dates 1838 to 1839, on the obverse above the date. Seated Half Dollars - Dates 1839 to 1891, on the reverse just below the Eagle (above HALF DOL). Barber Half Dollars - Dates 1892 to 1915, on the reverse just below the Eagle (above HALF DOLLAR). Walking Liberty Half Dollars - Date 1916 & some 1917 on the obverse just below TRUST. Walking Liberty Half Dollars - Dates 1917 to 1947, on reverse lower left just below branch. Franklin Half Dollars - Dates 1948 to 1963, on reverse centered above the Liberty Bell. Kennedy Half Dollars - Date 1964, on reverse to the left of the olive branch near claw. Kennedy Half Dollars - Dates 1968 to Present, on obverse centered above date, near neck. Bust Dollars - Dates 1794 to 1803, were minted at the Philadelphia Mint, no mint mark. Liberty Seated Dollars - Dates 1840 to 1873, on the reverse below the eagle. Trade Dollars - Dates 1873 to 1885, on the reverse above letter "D" in DOLLAR. Morgan Dollars - Dates 1878 to 1921, on the reverse below the wreath, between the D and O in DOLLAR. Peace Dollars - Dates 1921 to 1935, on reverse left side under the ONE. Ike Dollars - Dates 1971 to 1978, on obverse above the date under neck. SBA Dollars - Dates 1979 to 1999, P, D or S Mint Marks appear on the obverse slightly above Anthony's right shoulder. Sacagawea Dollars - Dates 2000 to Present, on obverse under the date. |
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