I'm trying to figure out how to identify US coins. I want to know the features or characteristics that can help me distinguish different coins from each other, especially in terms of their value, denomination, and possibly the year they were minted.
5 answers
Elena
Mon Oct 28 2024
A mint mark is a tiny letter or symbol inscribed on a coin.
Valentina
Sun Oct 27 2024
Additionally, a coin's design often features raised elements, which are parts of the design that protrude above the coin's surface.
CharmedVoyager
Sun Oct 27 2024
This mark serves the purpose of identifying the mint where the coin was produced.
KDramaLegendary
Sun Oct 27 2024
In the United States, the current mint marks are P for Philadelphia, D for Denver, S for San Francisco, and W for West Point.
HanRiverWave
Sun Oct 27 2024
These mint marks provide valuable information about the coin's origin and history.