Expertlatin
Note on writing mintmarks:
| Mint Name | Dates Operational | Other letters used |
|---|---|---|
| Ticinum (Pavia) | 294-c.327 | PT, PÈT, P(branch)T |
| Rome | 296-491 | SM |
| Ostia | 308-13 | P, M |
| Carthage | 296-307; 308-311 | P |
- How can you tell if a Roman coin is mint?
- What are the 4 mint marks?
- What are the years of no mint mark?
- How can you tell if Roman coins are real?
How can you tell if a Roman coin is mint?
Mint marks are located on the reverse of the coin at the bottom in an area known as the 'exergue'.
What are the 4 mint marks?
The current mint marks on United States coinage are P, D, S, and W for the 4 currently operating US Mints. The letter P is used for the Philadelphia Mint, D for the Denver Mint, S for the San Francisco Mint, and W for the West Point Mint.
What are the years of no mint mark?
Mint Mark Facts
No mint marks appeared on circulating coins from 1965 to 1967. The Coinage Act of 1965 eliminated mint marks to discourage collecting while the Mint worked to meet the country's coinage needs. Mint marks were placed on the reverse of coins until 1968 when they moved to the obverse.
How can you tell if Roman coins are real?
The tools used for engraving in antiquity (among the Romans) gave a particular form to letters. On the authentic coins, we see horizontal pointed lines at the ends of the letters. The letter A will show you both legs with this "sharp" line at the bottom of each leg.
