What do mint marks tell you about a coin?

Answer by  Milee (106)

Mint marks are basically inscriptions that can be found on a coin which indicates where the coin is produced. It is generally in the form of a letter or a symbol. Mint marks will provide sufficient proof on whether a coin is worthless or priceless; however, there have been some frauds that have emerged on the market as of late.

Answer by  Att4372 (1704)

It identifies the city where the mint was located. Current mints P = Philadelphia, D= Denver, S = San Francisco. Old mints include CC (Carson City, Nevada).

Answer by  JohnC (131)

Mint marks tell you where a coin was made and the year in which it was created by the mint. For example, 1981 D would indicate a coin made in Denver in 1981.

Answer by  Leslie90 (66)

The mint mark on a U.S. coin tells you in where the actual coin was made. They're noted by a small letter on the coin.