The Very Belated 500th Post Contest

The Very Belated 500[SUP]th[/SUP] Post Contest

Hi Coin Talkers! My name is Michael and I am a coin collector. Many of you might not know me as I have only recently started to post more than I lurk. I have won some pretty awesome prizes from some very generous members through CT Contests. In addition to this, I have gained something I prize more than the coins and that is knowledge. I know I don’t know much compared to many members on this site. But what I do know is that my knowledge of coins has been increased many times over due to the great resource that is Coin Talk. Because of this, more than anything, I wanted to try and give back to this online community that has helped me so much in my development as a collector. As you can see by the title, this contest was supposed to happen quite a while ago. It has taken me some time to get everything sorted out, the prizes selected, the details hashed out, etc. For the delay in this, I am sorry; but enough of that.


Contest Info
The contest is simple. It is basically a US coin quiz that covers US coin history, the US Mint, coin grading, problem coins, varieties and some historically significant coins. The details/rules/requirements are outlined below:

-100 post minimum to enter, US mailing addresses only.
-Contest submissions are due by April 1, 2013 at 9PM ET.
-Submit your answers via PM and try to be concise. I will post the answers and winners within a day or two.
-Three (3) “main” prizes will be awarded to the top 3 scores (ties broken with tie-breaker questions)
-Then, three (3) “draw” prizes awarded by random drawing, converting points to entries (half points rounded up)
-Draw prize entries will be sorted alphabetically by screen name and assigned a number based on order in list.
-Three unique numbers will be generated via random.org and matched to the entry number.
-First winner of drawing will select a prize first, followed by the second, then third.
-The three winners of the Quiz Prizes are excluded from the random drawing.
-Only one random draw prize per person. If necessary, additional numbers will be generated to provide for this.

“Main” Prizes
1st place: 6-Coin Early 20[SUP]th[/SUP] Century Type Set in Whitman Holder (Cent-Dollar, varying grades, G-VF+)
2nd place: 1922 Peace Dollar in 2x2 (AU, Chatty)
3rd place: 1996-W Roosevelt Dime Uncirculated in 2x2

“Draw” Prizes (Winner’s choice)
-1986-S Statue of Liberty Clad Half Dollar Gem Proof in Generic Slab
-1973 P+D Eisenhower Dollars Uncirculated in 2x2s
-1982 7-coin variety pack in cello (uncirculated, but off quality) and 3 IHC, 1 V Nickel (circulated in 2x2s)

Any questions can be asked either in thread or via PM. I’ll try to log in a couple of times a day to answer any questions. Just remember, don’t post your answers in the thread. Good luck to all!!

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US Coinage Questions (1pt each)

1. What is the only foreign city to have a US mint branch?
2. What do arrows next to a coin’s date mean?
3. What are the carved pieces made from Buffalo nickels known as?
4. What coin provided the reverse design of the Franklin half dollar?
5. What is the shortest (duration) circulating, non-commemorative coin series?
6. What was the first coin to have a West Point (W) mint mark?
7. What denomination has been minted at all US-based mint locations?
8. Which coin first showed a living US president?
9. What is the smallest non-gold coin minted (by diameter)?
10. What non-coin item was later added to the King of Siam presentation set?


Guess the Grade Part I
Guess the assigned grade of these uncirculated coins (1 pt for correct answer, 0.5 pt for ± 1 grading point)
Ex: If answer is MS-63, 1 point will be awarded for MS-63 and 1/2 pt for MS-62 and MS-64
Note: No problem coins are shown and no designations need be given.



11. 1884-CC $1 Morgan PCGS (PL)
12. 1892-CC $10 Liberty Head NGC
13. 1920-D 5c Buffalo PCGS
14. 1921 10c Mercury NGC
15. 1937 1c Lincoln Wheat NGC (RB)


Guess the Grade Part II
Guess the grade of these circulated coins (1 pt for correct answer, 0.5 pt for ± one grade step)
Ex: If answer is F-15, 1 point will be awarded for F-15 and 1/2 pt for F-12 and VF-20
Note: No problem coins are shown and no designations need be given



16. 1814 1c Classic Head PCGS
17. 1837 H10c Capped Bust PCGS
18. 1855 $1 Seated Liberty NGC
19. 1897-S 50c Barber NGC
20. 1927-S 25c Standing Liberty PCGS


Guess the Variety
What well-known variety is shown in the picture? (1pt each)
Ex: 1942/1 Mercury Dime Overdate
Note: No FS, Wexlar, etc. numbers are needed, just the common name and type



21. 1937-D 5c Buffalo
22. 1955 1c Lincoln Wheat
23. 1961 50c Franklin (PF)
24. 2004-D 25c State Quarter
25. 2008-W $1 Silver Eagle


Guess the Problem
What single problem designation did these coins receive? (1pt each)
Note: Possibilities-Cleaned, Environmental Damage, Ex-Jewelry, Corrosion, Stained, Whizzed, Plugged, Scratched, Re-Engraved,
Questionable Color. Each coin only has one problem and all coins answers are different.



26. 1814 Capped Bust 50c PCGS
27. 1850-C Liberty Head Type 1 Gold $1 NGC
28. 1891 Liberty 5c NGC
29. 1892 Barber 25c NGC
30. 1909-S VDB 1c Lincoln Wheat PCGS


Coin Rarity

Order these coins from least rare to most rare. (1pt for each correct placement)

31. 1913 Liberty Nickel
32. 1909-S VDB Lincoln Cent
33. 1964-D Peace Dollar
34. 1894-S Barber Dime
35. 1893-S Morgan Dollar


Tie-Breaker Questions

36. How many Morgan dollars do I own?
37. How many Peace dollars do I own?

 

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Now that's a contest!

 

Thanks for the contest. You guys have fun.

 

oh man, this could take a while

 

Yea, I figured I'd make my first contest worth the effort ... pretty decent prizes IMO :hail: ... only have two entries so far and am just starting to grade theirs ... maybe I'll extend the end date if not enough people enter, or If i keep it the same those entered are guaranteed a win if no more enter ... lol

 

This looks awesome, thanks Miedbe! This will be a welcome distraction from my Quantum test I should be studying for...

 

I'm glad you like it, put a fair amount of work into it. Good luck with the quantum test, dont let those strange, charms, bosons and gluons keep you down ... unless it's the weak nuclear force doing so ... bad joke.

 

submiitted,hope i win anything! I learned alot it took me 2 hours to finish all!

 

I just want to remind everyone that if you have a question about the quiz in general, or about a question in particular, ask it BEFORE you submit your answers. If your question might hint at an answer and you don't want to help the public, sumbit your question via PM. Also, if you list multiple answers/options for a question, I will take the first one listed as your answer. And finally, you don't answer a question with a question! :devil:

 

SWEEEEET contest.
I'll do my best to get my entry in but I have a differential equations test tomorrow and a physics II test on Monday (over magnetism) plus trout season opens this weekend and easter, so I'm booked lol.

 

Sweet and thoughtful contest. Doug would be proud.........

 

I'm going to extend the entry deadline to April 3rd at 9pm because I myself am wrapped up in March Madness and will have Easter obligations. So sorry to the 7 people that have entered already, you were almost virtually guaranteed a prize.

edit: sorry meant Wednesday night, can't count apparently... so 2 extra days!

 

Great contest!
Only worry is that it ends on April Fools day...is this a trick

 

Nope, not a trick!!! I just changed the end day to add 2 extra days for those that have Easter obligations or are watching the NCAA tournament over the weekend. I hope this is not a problem for anyone. For some reason my ability to change my original post has been taken away, like I'm gonna do something shady. So I hope people see that there are 2 extra days. The new deadline is WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2013 @ 9PM.

 

Just wanted to make sure you got my entry yesterday via PM. Also noticed your location. I am from Easley. Small world! Thanks for the contest!

 

Yep, as it stands I have received (and graded) entries from Wiggam007, Kbabyjohnson01, xGAJx (but I think he's banned??), aubade21, DaveyJones, Treashunt, Jay4202472000 and ebunny ... there is nothing to glean from the order, it's the order that I received them in.

 

Already? Besides spammers, I think 2 months may be a new record! lol

 

Entered.
Thanks

 

Hi Michael, :hail:

Thanks for this really cool contest! :yes:
I really learned a lot researching the answers! :yes:

Thanks for the opportunity to improve significantly my knowledge on coins and have a shot at some really cool prizes, too! :thumb:

Best,

Eileen

 

Great Contest!