Today I received the second of my TJ peace medals with the D mintmark. The person I bought it from says that it is from the Denver mint, but I really don't know if it is or not. In any event, a quick exam shows that the two are somewhat different. The mintmark D on one is completely below the shoulder and the other one is not. Obviously there are at least two dies. Can anyone throw any light on this D mintmark? Did the mint really produce a D mintmark? Frank
Good question Frank. Perhaps a better one for the US Mint. Have you ever sent them a letter? Give it a try and let us know your results! Your Name Your Address Your State/Zip March 19, 2005 Director Henrietta Holsman Fore 801 9th St NW Washington, DC 20220 Re: Thomas Jefferson Peace Medal Reproductions Director Fore: Hello, I have several Thomas Jefferson Peace Medal Reproductions and many have a "D" Mint mark. Can you tell me if this is a US Mint product produced at the Denver Mint? If so, were these Mint marks punched by hand or part of the master die as the ones I have seem to have the "D" located in different locations as if it were NOT part of the master. As well, which mint(s) were these medals struck at? Were there several die pairs used? Thanks for your time. Sincerely, Your Name
I'll post a letter tomorrow and keep everyone informed. I just thought that someone on this list might have some info. Frank
Yes, the mint did produce those medals with a D mm. And I think you have already answered your own question as to why the mint marks are in different locations - 2 different dies.
Got an answer to the letter to the mint DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY UNITED STATES MINT WASHINGTON. DC. 20220 April 7,2005 Mr. Frank Butler (pulled my address out) Dear Mr. Butler: I am writing in response to your letter of March 19,2005, addressed to United States Mint Director Henrietta Holsman Fore. Director Fore asked that I respond to you concerning your questions regarding the Thomas Jefferson Peace Medal nickels. The Thomas Jefferson Peace Medal nickels you have were produced at the United States Mint at Denver. Only one master die was made to produce these coins. In regards to the "D" mint mark appearing to be in different locations, we suggest that you check with a coin grading service to validate your concerns. If the findings are found valid, please provide us with this a copy of that information along with quality color images for further analysis. I hope this information is helpful to you. Thank you for continuing to support the United States Mint. Sincerely, /s/ Scott Myers Associate Director Manufacturing I'll examine the medals again, but I have no doubt that they have different locations. Frank
Interesting - 1 master die means they should be the same. But it certainly appears they are not. Send them pics of the whole medal along with closeups - but try to get the pics as clear as possible. Probably be a while before you ever get an answer though - if ever.
Very cool information! I love sending the Mint letters and pestering them with trivial numimatic questions... HAH. In any case, it is obvious that your two Mint mark locations are different. What you need to determine is that both products are that of the US Mint. I would closely compare the details of both coins, weigh them, and measure thier diameter. I would be willing to bet that since the Mint is insisting that there is only one master die then one of your medals is from somewhere else. None the less neat information! Thanks for the post...
T J Peace Medal Hi all I received a t j peace medal from the u s mint four weeks ago. Item number (803) size 1&5/16 90% copper 10%zink . And it did not have a D mint mark as yours did . Price from mint was $2.75 did you buy yours from the u s mint or a dealer?
"D" Peace Medal Good Morning Bruce The government now only offers the #103 version of the peace medal, that is, without the "D" for Denver. Sometimes a dealer has them, but usually, when they have them they don't let you know that it is a "D". You have to examine the picture very carefully to see if it is a "D". Frank Charleston, SC
Hello Noticed that the response from the Mint referred to Peace Medal "nickels". They may have misunderstood the question. Paul
2006 tj mintmark Hi On the new jefferson nickel, return to monticello. I can not find where the new mintmark location will be. Can anyone tell me ,the u s mint web site shows no mintmark on the obverse?
You may very well be correct that they made a mistake. Frank collecting Jefferson coins, medals and tokens.
