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I have (10) Eisenhower dollars, all dated 1971. Have been trying to identify the mint at which they were coined, i.e. S or D, but can find no mint mark on the coins (would usually appear above the date). Were any of these dollars minted without a mint mark or is it hidden somewhere else on the coin? Thank you.
Hi Dave:
Thank you for the opportunity to answer your question.
Mintmarks appear above the third and fourth numbers in the date under Eisenhower's neck. They were struck for Denver (D), Philadelphia (No mint mark), and San Francisco (S). Seeing your coins have no mint mark, they were likely struck at the Philadelphia mint.
For date and specs. see: http://coinauctionshelp.com/Eisenhower%20Dollar%20Page.html
For dollar history and facts, see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eisenhower_dollar
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Thank You and Good Luck in your collecting.
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Ronald Fern
Expertise
I can answer most all questions relating to US coins, tokens, and currency. I'm not strong on world coins or ancients. Primary field of expertise is errors and varieties. Over 55 years experience in coin collecting. Part time dealer since 1976. Employed by McDonnell Douglas/Boeing for over 34 years as an Industrial Engineer/Technical Specialist before retiring in 2002.
Experience
Worked weekends for "Lonesome" John in the late 1960's to mid 1970's processing error coins, packaging, and preparing orders. Worked with John Devine and Fred Weinberg on several California Error A Rama's in the early 1970's. Served as display judge at annual Error-A-Rama coin shows. Opened and operated mail order coin business DBA "CAL ERRORS" in 1976. Contributer to Alan Herbert's "Official Price Guide To Mint Errors" and Fivaz/Stanton "Cherrypickers' Guide". Worked Saturdays at Huntington Beach Coin Exchange 1980-1999. Had table and sold coins at a number of coin and gun shows in So CA, AZ and NV. Sell coins, tokens and currency currently at my space in the Pomona Antique Center. Past "Errorscope" Editor. Presently CONECA Examiner.
Organizations
ANA, CONECA, CWTS, NLG
Publications
Errorscope, Numismatic News, Civil War Token Journal, Error and Variety News
Education/Credentials
AA Degree LBCC pre Engineering, 1964
BS Degree CSULB Ind Technology, 1968
Awards and Honors
1st Place EAR Trophy for Civil War Token Errors, NLG Author of Year Award for best monthly coin column "Error News and Views" in small Numismatic paper, owned and published by Ray Anthony.
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