The Ultimate Quiz On Coin Collecting

The early U.S. dime was known by the name "Disme." This term was derived from the French word "dixieme," which means tenth. The dime was originally valued at one-tenth of a dollar, hence the name "Disme." Over time, the spelling of the word evolved to "dime," but its original meaning as one-tenth of a dollar remained the same.

In 1913, only 5 Liberty head nickels were produced. This makes it a significant year for collectors, as these nickels are extremely rare and valuable. The limited production was due to a change in design, with the Indian head design being introduced the following year. The scarcity of the 1913 Liberty head nickel makes it highly sought after by numismatists, further increasing its value.

A coin is called a mule when it is an error created by mismatched dies in which a coin has an obverse and reverse that were not intended to go together. This means that the dies used to strike the coin were not properly matched, resulting in a coin with mismatched designs on the front and back. This type of error is considered rare and valuable to collectors.

The correct answer is Dahlonega, GA. The "D" mint mark on U.S. gold coins made before 1861 indicates that they were minted in Dahlonega, Georgia. Dahlonega was one of the first mints established by the U.S. government and operated from 1838 to 1861. It primarily produced gold coins due to the discovery of gold in the area during the Georgia Gold Rush. The coins minted in Dahlonega are highly sought after by collectors due to their historical significance and relative rarity.

Sterling silver is defined as a type of silver alloy that contains 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other metals, usually copper. This composition is commonly referred to as .925 fine, which indicates that the silver content is 92.5% pure. The addition of other metals gives sterling silver its strength and durability, making it suitable for various jewelry and silverware applications.

The denomination of the rare gold "stella" pattern was 4.

Gold one pound coins of Great Britain are commonly known as "Sovereigns". This term refers specifically to gold coins with a face value of one pound. The Sovereign is a well-known and historically significant coin in British currency, often featuring the image of the reigning monarch on the obverse side. It has been in circulation since the early 19th century and is highly regarded for its gold content and numismatic value.

The U.S. had a half cent until 1857. This means that the U.S. used a coin worth half a cent as currency until that year.

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The U.S. did not produce a gold coin in the denomination of 2.

Cesar Rodney is the man riding the horse on the Delaware state quarter. He was a prominent political figure in Delaware and played a crucial role in the American Revolution. Rodney is depicted on the coin to honor his contributions to the state and the nation.

Germany is the correct answer because it did not produce a special coin in 1986 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the automobile. This can be inferred from the question which states that one of the countries did not produce a special coin, and the other three options (Vietnam, Cuba, and Afghanistan) are not specified as not producing such a coin.

Canadian coins with an "H" mint mark were made in Birmingham, England. This is because the Royal Mint in Birmingham was responsible for producing coins for Canada from 1908 to 1919. The "H" mint mark indicates that the coins were minted in Birmingham, distinguishing them from coins minted in other locations. Halifax, Nova Scotia; Medicine Hat, Alberta; and Hampshire, England are not associated with the production of Canadian coins with an "H" mint mark.

Gilroy Roberts designed the obverse (front) side of the Kennedy half dollar coin, while Frank Gasparro designed the reverse (back) side.

The edge of Canada's loon dollar coin has 11 sides.