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Historical United States Mint

The following is a list of United States Mints, past and present:

LocationYears of operation Mint markNotes
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania1793- P or nonePennies and coins struck prior to 1980 had no mint marks, except for Susan B. Anthony dollars and wartime Jefferson nickels. Although the mint officially opened in 1792, no regular issue coins were struck until 1793.
Charlotte, North Carolina1838-1861 Cgold coins only
Dahlonega, Georgia1838-1861 Dgold coins only
New Orleans, Louisiana1838-1909 OThere was a long break in production from the beginning of the Civil War (1861) until the end of Reconstruction (1879).
Carson City, Nevada1870-1893 CC
San Francisco, California1854- SSince 1975, strikes only proof coinage, except for the Susan B. Anthony dollar.
Denver, Colorado1906- D
West Point, New York1973- W or P or noneCommemorative coins bear the W mint mark; circulating coins are indistinguishable from coinage struck in Philadelphia.

Between 1965-1967 all coins were struck without mint marks, in the belief that a coin shortage was due to zealous coin collectors. The real reason was the removal of most silver from the coinage, which led to hoarding of silver-based coins as predicted by Gresham's Law.

Pioneer coinage, tokens, private issue coins and paper money do not have official mint marks.

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Last updated: 10-16-2005 19:19:01
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