Mark ON the fields or Mark IN the fields. Settle bet.

BigBuffaloGuy · September 9, 2006 1:40AM

If a coin's fields showed marks, would you say the coin has, "Marks IN the fields," or "Marks ON the fields"? What say you? We are trying to settle a little office dispute.

braddick · September 9, 2006 1:42AM

<< If a coin's fields showed marks, would you say the coin has, "Marks IN the fields," or "Marks ON the fields"? What say you? We are trying to settle a little office dispute. >>

I bet Mark Feld would know. . .

66RB · September 9, 2006 1:44AM

I would say 'in the fields', as it sounds more aesthetically pleasing and correct, imho.

when reading your post title quickly, I thought this was about Mark Feld, 'Mark of the Felds'

RYK · September 9, 2006 1:44AM

Ah, you are cataloging for the next auction.

I vote "ON" but with not a lot of conviction.

123cents · September 9, 2006 1:45AM

On the fields.

Bobk · September 9, 2006 1:48AM

I understand what you are saying using, on or in. IMO, on. Bob

AU58WALKERS · September 9, 2006 1:49AM

"The fields are baggy"

Russ · September 9, 2006 1:50AM

It's mark "in" the fields. The word "on" is used when describing devices.

Russ, NCNE

zzzz · September 9, 2006 1:52AM

Trick question

Depends on the marks

XpipedreamR · September 9, 2006 1:54AM

EXTREMELY oddly enough, I was having this exact discussion last weekend with my aunt, the English teacher. We discussed it in the context of the word "continent," though. We decided to go with whatever sounded best in the situation. I decided that it wasn't wasn't the kind of thing I was going to concern myself with

BigBuffaloGuy · September 9, 2006 2:07AM

<< Ah, you are cataloging for the next auction.

>>

Right you are. Here is a sneak preview of something in which you might be interested.

ILikeMercs · September 9, 2006 2:14AM

in the field unless there's marks on both sides of the coin

RYK · September 9, 2006 2:28AM

Right you are. Here is a sneak preview of something in which you might be interested.

Sweet! Expect me as a bidder.

Leiana · September 9, 2006 2:29AM

When I describe marks, it's always "There is a mark in the field by Liberty's nose and a few marks on Liberty's cap."

-Amanda

Shamika · September 9, 2006 2:32AM

Answer me this: Would a farmer say he has "cows on the field" or would he say "cows in the field"?

RYK · September 9, 2006 2:33AM

Answer me this: Would a farmer say he has "cows on the field" or would he say "cows in the field"?

Beats me. Start your own thread on it in the Open Forum.

Barry · September 9, 2006 2:39AM

Depends where you're from.

In NY it's ON the fields (like waiting ON line, rather than IN line)

I would say IN the fields, even though I'm originally from NY.

coinguy1 · September 9, 2006 2:41AM

<< It's mark "in" the fields. The word "on" is used when describing devices.

Russ, NCNE >>

This Mark agrees with Russ about the use of "in" and "on" with respect to marks.

Edited to add: I would have replied sooner, but was out IN the "fields" working ON various "devices" (not).

robertpr · September 9, 2006 2:44AM

I agree with Russ and Mark of the Felds.

braddick · September 9, 2006 2:48AM

See?

I told you Mark Feld would know.

fountainheadgold · September 9, 2006 2:51AM

I too agree with Russ, Mark , and now Robertpr,

BigBuffaloGuy · September 9, 2006 2:51AM

The forum seems pretty split, so I guess it is acceptable to write or say either. To me, marks would be IN the field b/c a mark goes into the field. You would not write, "The marks went onto the field." You would likely write, "The marks went into the field." Likewise, if there is a spot present, wouldn't you say, "There is a spot on the field."?

This stuff hurts the brian.

coinguy1 · September 9, 2006 3:04AM

<< The forum seems pretty split, so I guess it is acceptable to write or say either. To me, marks would be IN the field b/c a mark goes into the field. You would not write, "The marks went onto the field." You would likely write, "The marks went into the field." Likewise, if there is a spot present, wouldn't you say, "There is a spot on the field."?

This stuff hurts the brian. >>

Based upon my unofficial tabulations, I would disagree with the statement that "The forum seems pretty split". It looks like "in" has a solid majority.

Leiana · September 9, 2006 3:08AM

<< Based upon my unofficial tabulations, I would disagree with the statement that "The forum seems pretty split". It looks like "in" has a solid majority.

>>

Also, re your other question: The spot would be "in" the fields.

-Amanda

BigBuffaloGuy · September 9, 2006 3:18AM

<< 

Also, re your other question: The spot would be "in" the fields.

-Amanda >>

But wouldn't you write, "Minute moisture fell onto the fields leaving a spot" as opposed to, "Minute moisture fell into the fields..."?

To me, an impression would have had to been made in order for the word "in" to be used.

solid · September 9, 2006 3:19AM

I'm with Russ, Amanda and Shamika - be it marks, Marks, spots or cows, they are definately "in" the fields.

Ken

Leiana · September 9, 2006 3:24AM

<< 

<< 

Also, re your other question: The spot would be "in" the fields.

-Amanda >>

But wouldn't you write, "Minute moisture fell onto the fields leaving a spot" as opposed to, "Minute moisture fell into the fields..."?

To me, an impression would have had to been made in order for the word "in" to be used. >>

The spot's location is "in" the field area of the coin. I would say "A spot developed in the field due to prolonged contact with a contaminant on the coin."

Field in this sense is a bit of an abstraction. When referring to flags, such as our own, it is always, "There are 50 stars arranged in the field."

So I would say that anything on the coin not on the devices would be "in" the field.

"Coin" and "devices" are more specifying terms, thus "on" is appropriate.

At least, that's my interpretation.

-Amanda

BigBuffaloGuy · September 9, 2006 3:29AM

<< 

<< 

<< 

Also, re your other question: The spot would be "in" the fields.

-Amanda >>

But wouldn't you write, "Minute moisture fell onto the fields leaving a spot" as opposed to, "Minute moisture fell into the fields..."?

To me, an impression would have had to been made in order for the word "in" to be used. >>

The spot's location is "in" the field area of the coin. I would say "A spot developed in the field due to prolonged contact with a contaminant on the coin."

Field in this sense is a bit of an abstraction. When referring to flags, such as our own, it is always, "There are 50 stars arranged in the field."

So I would say that anything on the coin not on the devices would be "in" the field.

"Coin" and "devices" are more specifying terms, thus "on" is appropriate.

At least, that's my interpretation.

-Amanda >>

Makes sense to me. Thanks for the information Leiana, and thanks to everyone for their feedback!

Leiana · September 9, 2006 3:34AM

<< Makes sense to me. Thanks for the information Leiana, and thanks to everyone for their feedback! >>

No problem.

Didja win the bet?

Not that I condone gambling or anything.

-Amanda

TwoSides2aCoin · September 9, 2006 3:38AM

ok,... I am always too late with the right answer... Grrrr Russ, you beat me all the time at this.

Anyway, I was also going to tell you , it is "in the field and ON the coin".

Since the devices rise above the field, they too are ON the coin.
I do not catalogue, but with regard to moisture, it is also ON the coin and possibly even IN the field.

Mark ON the fields or Mark IN the fields. Settle bet.

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