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What is the P for on coins?
What is the P for on coins?
Stefano
Thu Nov 14 2024
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I've been looking at some coins and noticed a letter 'P' on them. I'm curious about what this 'P' stands for and why it's there. Is it a mint mark, a date, or something else entirely? I'd like to know the meaning behind it.
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SamuraiWarrior
Sat Nov 16 2024
The United States coinage currently features four mint marks: P, D, S, and W.
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Margherita
Sat Nov 16 2024
These mint marks represent the four operational United States Mints. The letter P stands for the Philadelphia Mint.
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HallyuHeroLegend
Sat Nov 16 2024
The letter D signifies the Denver Mint, which is another one of the active United States Mint facilities.
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Paolo
Sat Nov 16 2024
The mint mark S is associated with the San Francisco Mint, marking coins produced at this location.
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Carlo
Fri Nov 15 2024
Additionally, the letter W represents the West Point Mint, which is also in operation today.
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