Mintmark (Noun)
Meaning
A mark on a coin that identifies the mint where it was produced.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The mintmark on the reverse of the coin indicated that it was produced at the Philadelphia Mint.
- Collectors often look for specific mintmarks to add to their collections of rare coins.
- The Denver Mint has used a distinctive mintmark on its coins since 1942.
- The position of the mintmark on a coin can sometimes affect its overall value.
- Numismatists study the mintmark on ancient coins to determine their place of origin.