I've been looking at some coins and noticed that many of them have a letter D on them. I'm curious about what this letter represents or stands for on these coins.
5 answers
LightningStrike
Tue Nov 12 2024
This small letter is a crucial detail that provides historical context and value to the coin.
henry_miller_astronomer
Tue Nov 12 2024
The letter “P” stands for Philadelphia, one of the most frequent mint marks found on coins.
QuasarPulse
Tue Nov 12 2024
Another common mint mark is “D,” which signifies that the coin was minted in Denver.
EchoChaser
Tue Nov 12 2024
Beyond the mint mark, the initials of the artist(s) who designed and sculpted the coin are also inscribed in small letters.
BlockchainVisionary
Tue Nov 12 2024
The mint mark serves as an identifier on a coin, indicating the Mint location where it was produced.