A Coin Photographer's Quiz

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by Denis Richard, Jun 21, 2026 at 9:43 AM.

  1. Denis Richard

    Denis Richard Well-Known Member

    After staring at coins all day, you notice details other people may not.

    Today's challenge is a close-up section from a well-known U.S. coin.

    The question is simple:

    What coin am I looking at?

    No reverse image searches. No cheating.

    Just your eyes and your numismatic instincts.

    Puzzle 1 Clue.jpg

    I'll reveal the full coin tomorrow.
     
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  3. Kasia

    Kasia Got my learning hat on

    I won't say cuz I cheated after I came up with my answer... i.e. I thought it was one thing but then talked myself into another, went to my coin stash to see if I was right about that one. I wasn't so I then did the reverse search (I don't think I have an on-hand coin of this one) and lo and behold, my first thought was the right one. Good luck to the others who do this. Don't cheat.

    PS I think if anyone here is more familiar with this coin, i.e. collects it, they will get it. Nice pic.
     
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  4. Mr. Numismatist

    Mr. Numismatist Strawberry Token Enthusiast

    Morgan Dollar Obverse?
     
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  5. The Half Dime

    The Half Dime Arrows!

    Morgan dollar.
     
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  6. Chris B

    Chris B Supporter! Supporter

    Understand that I collect world coins. My eyes first said a France 1 Franc or German Pfenning but then my brain said that is probably the I in AMERICA.
     
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  7. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    Since I collect them I won’t say. We’ll see if I’m correct.
     
  8. numist

    numist Member

    Morgan Obv.
     
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  9. The Meat man

    The Meat man Supporter! Supporter

    Yep, Morgan dollar obverse.
     
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  10. Denis Richard

    Denis Richard Well-Known Member

    Congratulations to everyone. You were all correct. This is the full coin image. Next week will be a little harder.

    Puzzle 1-1887 Morgan Dollar.jpg
     
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  11. calcol

    calcol Supporter! Supporter

    I like the concept of this quiz. Do some more! Mike
     
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  12. Denis Richard

    Denis Richard Well-Known Member

    Great- I have several more lined up.
     

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