The Fascinating History of Silver Dollar Mint Marks

Silver dollar mint marks are a unique part of American history. Mint marks are small letters or symbols that indicate which mint produced a particular coin. The U.S. Mint has produced silver dollars since 1794, and each coin has a unique mint mark. The first silver dollar minted in the United States was the Flowing Hair Dollar in 1794. This coin was minted in Philadelphia and did not have a mint mark. The first silver dollar with a mint mark was the Draped Bust Dollar, which was minted in 1795. This coin had a small “D” mint mark to indicate that it was minted in the U.S. Mint in Dahlonega, Georgia. In 1838, the U.S. Mint began producing the Seated Liberty Dollar. This coin was minted in Philadelphia, New Orleans, and San Francisco. The Philadelphia coins had no mint mark, while the New Orleans coins had an “O” mint mark and the San Francisco coins had an “S” mint mark. The Morgan Dollar was minted from 1878 to 1904 and again in 1921. This coin was minted in Philadelphia, New Orleans, San Francisco, Carson City, and Denver. The Philadelphia coins had no mint mark, while the New Orleans coins had an “O” mint mark, the San Francisco coins had an “S” mint mark, the Carson City coins had a “CC” mint mark, and the Denver coins had a “D” mint mark. The mint marks on silver dollars are a unique part of American history. They provide a way to identify the mint that produced a particular coin and can help collectors determine the value of a coin. If you’re interested in collecting silver dollars, it’s important to learn about the different mint marks and their history.