Question

Rodw

Let's say someone said look on the reverse side of a quarter. And there's a die crack running down the eagles wing on the right. Now my question is that my right looking at the coin? Or is that the eagles right wing facing me which would be my left. Long story short when someone says right side on the reverse are you looking actually on the left of the coin facing it. Or when they say die crack on the right wing. That's actually the eagles right wing but me facing him I'll be looking the the left of the quarter? I'm confusing myself now just trying to explain my question. Thanks in advance for any help.

TomB

The short answer is it depends.

It depends upon what the person speaking or writing about the coin is thinking. One should specify the side, such as "a die crack running down the eagle's right wing" or "a die crack running down the eagle's wing on the viewer's right". Unfortunately, not everyone is so clear when they write or speak.

ricko

@TomB has summed it up nicely. All confusion can be eliminated by clear statements made by the presenter. Cheers, RickO

joeykoins

Or how about using the "clock" method?
The eagle's left wing or 2:00. 🙄

joeykoins

@TomB said:

Off topic! Boy, do I love that Washington quarter. Down near your sig line!!! ❤😎❤😎🌈

Jimnight

Yep.