The lowest circulation mintage occurred for the 1880 Shield Nickel when just 16,000 coins were produced. The average annual mintage was 8,001,069. This is computed based on the annual totals for each year when circulating coins were produced.
Where do you find the mint mark on a US coin?
If you are looking for a mint mark on coins made in the United States before 1968, they are usually on the reverse. In 1968, however, the location was changed by the Mint Director to the obverse (front) side of the coins.
Where is the mint mark on a three cent coin?
no mint mark on Nickel Three Cent Coins as they were all minted at the Phildelphia Mint. no mint mark on coins minted at the Phildelphia Mint. located under the words FIVE CENTS on the back of the coin. 1968-2004, the mint mark is located near the date on the front of the coin.
Where is the mint mark on a Jefferson nickel?
Jefferson Nickels. 1938-1964 the mint mark is located to the right of Monticello on the back with the exception of the years 1942-1945. (Click image to see a larger view) During the War Years 1942-1945, the mint mark is located above the Dome of Monticello.
