Where is the mint marks on quarters?
John Hall
Updated on April 10, 2026
The mint mark on the coin is located on the reverse beneath the wreath on which the eagle is perched, and will either carry the mint mark “D” for the Denver Mint, “S” for the San Francisco Mint, or be blank if minted at the Philadelphia Mint.
Are there any mint marks?
Although collectors of US coins are used to mintmarks being letters, mintmarks can be virtually anything that would identify the place of the coin’s manufacture. The first coins were issued by city-states and did not necessarily need mintmarks, as anything that would identify the issuer would suffice.
Where is mint mark on gold coins?
4. MINT MARK. A mint mark is a small letter identifying the location of the mint where the coin was produced. Current United States mint marks are P (Philadelphia), D (Denver), S (San Francisco), and W (West Point).
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 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 three cent coin?
no mint mark on Nickel Three Cent Coins as they were all minted at the Phildelphia Mint. no mint mark on coins minted at the Phildelphia Mint. located under the words FIVE CENTS on the back of the coin. 1968-2004, the mint mark is located near the date on the front of the coin.
What does the first part of the mint mark mean?
The first part indicates that this was a coin with either SM for Sacra Moneta, M for Moneta, or P for Pecurnia. The second part was an abbreviation of the name of the mint such as ROM for Rome or LON for London. The final part indicated the workshop within the mint.
