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On Mints and Mint Marks
Mint Marks are tiny letters referring to the locality where the minting of coins took place. The position of mint mark can be found typically on the back side of coins that were minted before the year 1965 and on the front after the year 1967.
Coins of every US mint branch are recognized by mint marks. These coin marks date back to ancient times in Rome and Greece.
The “Director of the Mint”, through the “Act of March 3, 1835”, set rules to classify and distinguish the coins released from every US Mint branch. This core management set accurate standards and pattern of production as well as responsible coinage.
Coins that minted at the “Philadelphia mint” earlier than the year 1979 have no mint marks. So it was in that year that the dollar was marked with the letter P and other denominations had that same mark thereafter.
All dies for US coins are produced at the “Philadelphia Mint” and prior to shipping the coins to their mint branch, coins are marked first with the correct and designated mint markings. The precise size and positioning of the coins’ mint mark can slightly vary; this is influenced by how deep the punch was impressed and where.
The importance of mint marks:
Collectors can determine the value of a coin though mint mark, date and condition examination, making the coins condition the most significant factor and standard when determining its value.
Defining the Mint which hit the coin is tremendously important in determining the value of the coin; the coin can be hit in huge quantities at a single Mint or in smaller quantities in another hit.
The process of minting:
1. The making of metal strips in the correct thickness: Zinc strips are used for pennies, alloy strips composed of nickel (25%) and nickel (75%) for nickel and dollars, half-dollars, dimes, half-dimes are fabricated from a fusion of three coatings of metals; the external layer are alloys and the center is copper.
2. These strips of metals are then put into “blanking presses” that are responsible for cutting “round blanks”, approximately the dimension of the “done” coin.
3. The blanks then are softened by running them through an annealing furnace, through tumbling barrels, and then through revolving cylinders containing chemical mixtures to burnish and clean the metal.
4. The blanks then are washed and placed into a drying device, then into the "upsetting" machines, that produce the raised rim.
5. The Final stage: “coining press”. Each blank is clasp into position by a collar or ring as it is being struck or hit under great pressure. Pennies need approximately40 tons of pressure and the larger coins need more. The “upper and lower dies” are stamped simultaneously on the two sides of each coin.
The design:
The “Director of the Mint” chooses the design and pattern for United States coins, then that is approved by the “Secretary of the Treasury”; congress can recommend and suggest a design. The design then can not be changed for twenty five years unless directed by the congress.
All emblems of United States coins minted currently represent previous presidents of the United States. President Lincoln is on the one-Cent Coin, adopted in the year1909; Washington on the 25 Cent Coin that was minted first in 1932; Jefferson on the Five Cent coin in 1938; Franklin Roosevelt on the dime, introduced in the year1946; Kennedy on the half dollar that was first minted in 1964.
The “Act of 1997” known as the “50 States Quarters Program” supports and allows the redesigning of the quarters - the reverse side is to show each of the fifty states emblems. Every year starting in 1999 and until 2008, coins honoring five states, having designs that are created by each state, will be issued in the sequence or manner in which each state signed the Constitution.
The phrase "In God We Trust" was used first in 1864, on a United States two-cent coin. It then was seen on the quarter, nickel, half-dollar, Silver Dollar and on the $10, $5 and $20 in 1866; in 1909 on the penny, in 1916 on the dime. Today, all United States coins carry the motto.
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American Coin Treasures Complete Jefferson Nickel Design Collection $18.99 Add to your coin collection with this Jefferson nickel set. The complete set of Jefferson nickels is a must-have for any patriotic hobbyist. |
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American Coin Treasures Slot Machine Pin/ Pendant with Jefferson Nickel $17.99 You'll be a sure winner while wearing this lucky slot machine pendantNecklace has a lucky Jefferson Nickel Pendant is the perfect gift for the slot machine enthusiast |
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American Coin Treasures Complete 1938-2011 Jefferson Nickel Collection $72.99 Historic silver wartime nickels minted of a silver alloy when nickel was in short supply are included in this collection of Jefferson nickels. This set includes a nickel minted in each year from 1938 to 2011. |
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American Coin Treasures Treasure Chest of Rare Old Silver U.S. Coins $365.99 More than 30 rare and historic coins come in this handcrafted wooden treasure chest. This collection features at least ten silver wartime Jefferson nickels and makes a great gift for novice coin collectors. |
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History of United States Nickels Coin Collection $30.99 Follow the history of the United States nickel as you view this framed collection. Elegantly mounted and presented are classic nickels, including the Buffalo nickel (1913-1938), Jefferson nickel (1938-2003), the 2004 Peace Medal nickel and more. |
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JFK's 50th Aniversary Inauguration Coin and Stamp Collection $239.99 This official reproduction of the New York Times headline dated January 21, 1961 is showcased along with a Lincoln Penny, Jefferson Nickel, Roosevelt Dime, Washington Quarter and Franklin Half Dollar, all minted in 1961. |
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Jefferson Nickels $3.95 Description not available. |
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Jefferson Nickels for Kids (Hardcover) $4.94 Description not available. |
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Jefferson Nickels Collection Starting 1996 $3.95 Description not available. |
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Jefferson Nickels 1970-2015 (Hardcover) $5.06 Description not available. |
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Jefferson Nickel Starting 1996 Collection (Hardcover) $3.95 Lists current prices, mintage quantities, and descriptions for all major American coins |
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Whitman Jefferson Nickel Coin Folder 1962-1995 (Hardcover) $3.95 Description not available. |
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The Official Red Books a Guide Book of Buffalo and Jefferson Nickels $14.46 Description not available. |
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Jefferson Nickels $2.24 This book is in New - Excellent condition |
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Jefferson Nickels, 1938-2012 P, D & S (Board) $29.37 The Cornerstone Jefferson Nickels album is the perfect way to store, collect and learn about the United States Mint Jefferson nickels. Inside you will find informative facts about the history of the United States Mint and the five-cent piece, why Jefferson was chosen to be the face of the nickel, and more about the life of Thomas Jefferson before and after he served as third President of the United States. Beginners will benefit from tips about how to grade and handle Jefferson nickels, along with information about how to assemble more advanced nickel type collections. With the unique dual lenses page design, you can view both the front and back of each coin while enjoying a fun, educational and practical storage solution for your Jefferson nickels. No matter which denomination or series you choose to collect, Cornerstone albums are an ideal companion for your journey into the fascinating hobby of numismatics! |
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Jefferson Nickels, 1938Date $30.9 Author: Whitman Coin Book and Supplies Publication Date: 1984/08/01 Language: English Dimensions: 8.84 x 7.32 x 1.25 inches |
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Jefferson Nickels By Whitman $9.56 Author: Whitman Subtitle: Collection 1962 to 1995 Number Two Publication Date: 1994/01/01 Binding Type: Hardcover Language: English Depth: 0.25 Width: 6.00 Height: 8.00 |
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Jefferson Nickels for Kids (Hardcover) $10.27 Description not available. |
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Jefferson Nickels 1970-2015 (Hardcover) $10.62 Description not available. |
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Warman's Jefferson Nickels: 1938-1967: Collector's Jefferson Nickel Folder $6.95 From the beginning the Jefferson Nickel has held a spot in coin collecting lore. Shortly after its release in 1938 rumors of its recall, and consequently a rush on the coins began, after many believed the depiction of the White House on the coin's reverse was missing its U.S. flag. The truth was the image on the reverse wasn?t the White House, but Jefferson's Virginia home, Monticello. With this professional-quality three-panel folder you can proudly display your piece of history, along with the other 74 Jefferson nickels issued between 1938 and 1967. |
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2012 U.S. Coin Digest: Nickels $4.99 "Whether it's Shield Nickels, Liberty Nickels, Buffalo Nickels or Jefferson Nickels celebrating the bicentennial of the Lewis & Clark Expedition that capture your attention, you'll find photos and current values for all of them in this one download. Pulled directly from 2012 U.S. Coin Digest, the most complete and detailed color guide to U.S. coins, this download allows you to focus your attention strictly on nickels." |
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Jefferson Nickels Collection Starting 1996 $2.24 This book is in New - Excellent condition |
Complete Jefferson Nickel Set Part 1.