How to Describe Your Coins to Other Collectors

The Keys Parts of a Coin - Quiz Answers

Can you name the key parts of this coin?

Adapted from a United States Mint image

These are the main parts of the coin:

A - Obverse
B - Reverse
C - Edge
D - Rim
E - Portrait
F - Field
G - Mint Mark
H - Date

Bonus Question: A coin inscription is the wording that tells us important information, such as who minted the coin, who the portrait is of, or how much the coin is worth. A motto is made up of words that are inspirational or emotionally stirring, such as "Liberty" or "In God We Trust".

• Anatomy of a Coin 1 - The Basics - Obverse and Reverse
• Anatomy of a Coin 2 - The Legend, Inscription, Rim and Field
• Anatomy of a Coin 3 - The Motto, Mint Mark, and Edge
• Anatomy of a Coin 4 - The Portrait, Date, and Designer's Initials
• Anatomy of a Coin 5 - The Reeded Edge & Clad Layers
• Anatomy of a Coin 6 - The Proof Coin and the Cameo Portrait
• Do You Remember the Coin Terms? Try it Yourself!
• The Keys Parts of a Coin - Quiz Answers