Historical Figures

Where is the mint mark on an 1886 silver dollar?

The mint mark on an 1886 silver dollar is located on the reverse of the coin. It is a small letter located above the date. The mint mark indicates where the coin was minted. The following are the mint marks used for 1886 silver dollars:

* C - Carson City Mint

* O - New Orleans Mint

* P - Philadelphia Mint

* S - San Francisco Mint