NGC NGC US Type Coins & Varieties

Question 1

Which US coin series is commonly known as the 'Mercury' dime, despite featuring Liberty rather than Mercury?

Accepted Answer

Winged Liberty Head Dime

Answer

Barber Dime

Answer

Roosevelt Dime

Answer

Seated Liberty Dime

Question 2

In NGC grading, what does the designation 'PF' indicate on a certified coin label?

Accepted Answer

Proof

Answer

Poor Fine

Answer

Pre-Federal

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Partially Found

Question 3

What is the primary difference between a business strike and a proof coin in US coinage?

Accepted Answer

Striking method and die preparation

Answer

Weight

Answer

Metal composition

Answer

Diameter

Question 4

The 1916-D Mercury Dime is considered rare primarily because of its:

Accepted Answer

Low mintage of approximately 264,000 coins

Answer

Alloy composition error

Answer

Double die obverse

Answer

Repunched mint mark

Question 5

Which term describes a coin struck from dies that show evidence of the hub being pressed into the die more than once in a misaligned position?

Accepted Answer

Doubled die

Answer

Overdated

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Repunched mint mark

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Die clash

Question 6

What does the 'Walking Liberty' design on the half dollar depict on its obverse?

Accepted Answer

Liberty walking toward the rising sun draped in an American flag

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Liberty seated on a rock

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Liberty standing with a torch and olive branch

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Liberty in a cap and gown