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Are coins with no mint mark valuable?
There are some very rare no mintmark error coins that are also extremely valuable. These are some of the most famous no-mintmark coins, along with their approximate value: 1922 plain no-D Lincoln penny — $400+ 1968 no-S Roosevelt proof dime — $9,000+
Where are coins without mint mark made?
Those who enter the hobby of coin collecting find out early on that, historically, coins without mint marks are made at the Philadelphia mint. The Philadelphia mint is the U.S. Mint’s main facility. Today, they even offer tours of the Philadelphia mint.
How can you tell if a coin has no mint mark?
For the most part, mintmarks on circulating coins appear on the reverse of the coin if the coin was dated 1964 or earlier. No mintmarks appeared on any US coins dated 1965-67, but in 1968, the four circulating coins that had not already had an obverse mintmark had the mintmark moved to the obverse.
What does the O mint mark stand for?
“O” mintmark – New Orleans, Louisiana; this mintmark is seen on gold and silver coins from 1838 through 1861; after the Civil War, the “O” mintmark would appear on silver and gold coins made from 1879 through 1909.
What does the no mint mark mean on a US coin?
Some countries use multiple letters or symbols to indicate the production facility. On United States coins, the U.S. Mint has used none, one, or two letters to indicate the mint facility that produced the coin. The location of the mint mark will vary depending upon the type of coin.
Where are no mint mark coins made?
Those who enter the hobby of coin collecting find out early on that, historically, coins without mint marks are made at the Philadelphia mint. The Philadelphia mint is the U.S. Mint’s main facility. Today, they even offer tours of the Philadelphia mint.
What should a mint state coin look like?
Mint State coins can grade anywhere from Mint State (or MS60) to MS70. An MS70 coin should have no marks or hairlines even under high magnification, while an MS69 coin should have no more than two small flaws that are not distracting to the eye appeal of the coins.
Why are there no mint marks on West Point coins?
Much for the same reason the U.S. Mint removed mint marks from coins struck in the mid-1960s, pennies struck at the San Francisco mint (after 1974) and West Point mint coins do not bear mint marks — to prevent collectors removing these coins from circulation solely because of their origin.