You are here:
- Home
- Hobbies
- Coin Collecting
- Coin and Paper Money Collecting
- Edge Lettering - which way is "up"
Coin and Paper Money Collecting/Edge Lettering - which way is "up"
Advertisement
Question
Is the edge lettering on the $1 coins (both kinds) supposed to be read holding the coin only one way? I have some $1 coins where the edge lettering is readable holding the coin with the obverse on top. Others are readable when holding the coin with the reverse on top. Is this just a random selection by the mint or is it really supposed to be readable only one way?
Thank you
Chip,
It's a 50/50 chance on which way the edge lettering will be -- it all depends on which way the coin went into the edging machine -- half will go in so it's heads up, and half will go in with heads down -- just like flipping a coin.
Dan
- Add to this Answer
- Ask a Question
| Rating(1-10) | Knowledgeability = 10 | Clarity of Response = 10 | Politeness = 10 |
| Comment | I appreciate the clear and full answer. | ||
Related Articles
- Coin Edge or Coin Rim - What is the Difference Between the Edge and the Rim
- Presidential Dollars - U.S. Presidents on Dollar Coins
- Upside Down Edge Lettering on Presidential Dollars - Is Upside-Down Edge Lettering an Error
- Presidential Dollar Errors - Edge Lettering Errors and Other Presidential Error Coins
- Collar - Coin Striking Collar - What is a Coin Collar?
Answers by Expert:
Dan Moore
Expertise
My strong familiarity with all U.S. Mint coins, extensive reference library, and close relationships with many other dealers allows me to identify just about any coin made in the USA. I receive regular updates to all the current price guides -- both wholesale & retail -- to provide accurate values. So, with a good description or pictures, I should be able to identify and value any U.S. coin you have.
Experience
I've been a coin dealer since the 1980's and a coin collector since the 1960's. I specialize in U.S. Silver Coins and have an active online website -- The Working Man's Rare Coins -- http://www.workingmancoins.com -- offering information and inventory in U.S. coins.
Organizations I belong to :
American Numismatic Association Member #187770
Michigan State Numismatic Society Member #8255
Florida United Numismatics Member #19710
Monroe Coin Club Treasurer
Lincoln Coin Club Board Member
WINS Member #14
CoinMasters Member #1814
Frequently Asked Questions :
I have created a Frequently Asked Questions page on my website, where you may be able to get an immediate answer to your question. You can find the page here :
http://www.workingmancoins.com/FAQ/index.htm
©2012 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.