Anatomy of a Coin
The the "heads" or front side of a coin is called what?
Obverse
The first US Mint is located where?
Philadelphia
This historical event led to the temporary closure of the New Orleans Mint and permanent closure of two other US Mints.
The Civil War
These are the 2 major grading agencies.
NGC and PCGS
This type of coin is struck specifically for collectors.
Proof
The area of a coin around the raised devices is known as?
The field
Known as the "Granite Lady" this US Mint is well know for striking beautiful coins.
San Francisco
What system existed before money was invented?
Barter
This is the name of the standard grading scale recognized by the grading agencies.
The Sheldon Scale
This is the most common strike type for coins and is used in mass production.
Bullion/commerce issue (mint state)
This indicates where a coin was struck?
The Mintmark
This US Mint is best know for Morgan dollars and opened after the discovery of the Comstock Lode.
Carson City
This order from President Roosevelt resulted in the collection and melting of thousands of Gold Coins in 1933.
Executive order 6102
This is another term for the range on the scale between MS60 - MS70.
Uncirculated
Proof Coins with mirrored fields receive this designation.
Cameo, Ultra Cameo, Deep Cameo
In coin anatomy "E Pluribus Unum" or "In God We Trust" are referred to as what?
A Motto
Opening in 1937 as a bullion depository, this US mint became an official mint in 1988.
West Point
What ancient civilization is credited with producing the first coins?
Lydia
Under what magnification are coins evaluated during grading?
5x
Bullion issue coins that come out looking like proofs are often referred to as...
Proof Like, Deep Proof Like
This is the raised portion of a coin that gives it an artistic quality.
Design/Device/Relief
Best known for striking low denomination gold and never having struck a coin larger than a $10 Eagle, these two US mints opened after gold rushes in their respective areas.
Charlotte and Dahlonega
Before official coinage became common, this early form of money was used in Mesopotamia and involved exchanging standardized bars or rings made of precious metals.
bullion or weighed metal money
If a coin is damaged or cleaned, a grading company will give it this designation.
Details
This type of coin is a special release where imperfections are removed from the planchets by rolling them with marbles...
Burnished