Coin Trivia Question - Giveaway !

dcarr · May 30, 2009 4:52AM

In the spirit of this thread:
Would it be possible to collect a single Mint within the confines of the DANSCO 7070?

My first give-away / contest.
Here is a trivia question - first person to post correct answer wins a 2008 Hard Times Token.

What US "DANSCO 7070" type coin was NEVER minted in Philadelphia ?

dcarr · May 30, 2009 4:54AM

PS:
The coin type in question is not a commemorative or error. It was intentionally released into circulation.

notwilight · May 30, 2009 4:58AM

IS the 55s Double die in the dansco? I've never owned one. It was "intentionally released into circ."

edit: Oops, you're right. No S.

richardshipp · May 30, 2009 5:00AM

oops.

dcarr · May 30, 2009 5:01AM

<< IS the 55s Double die in the dansco? I've never owned one. It was "intentionally released into circ." >>

That is an error/variety coin - I don't think it is considered a separate type. Besides, they were made in Philadelphia

dcarr · May 30, 2009 5:02AM

<< 1964 Kennedy Silver >>

Nope - circulaton strikes were made in Denver and Philadelphia.

adamlaneus · May 30, 2009 5:02AM

Aren't all the ASE's made in West Point, even the ones without the 'W'?

Naw, that doesn't make sense.

Placid · May 30, 2009 5:06AM

1925 quarter eagle gold?

notwilight · May 30, 2009 5:08AM

Gold buffalos are all made at West point. Are they in the Dansco?

dcarr · May 30, 2009 5:21AM

<< 1925 quarter eagle gold? >>

Nope - the 1925-D Indian-Head 1/4 Eagle is not a separate type.
Only Denver minted Indian-Head 1/4 Eagles in 1925, but Philadelphia minted the same coin type in other years before and after 1925.

dcarr · May 30, 2009 5:23AM

<< Gold buffalos are all made at West point. Are they in the Dansco? >>

For the coin type in question, the majority were released directly into circulation for daily commerce.
That is not the case with the gold or silver bullion coins, including Gold Buffalos.

dcarr · May 30, 2009 5:24AM

<< Aren't all the ASE's made in West Point, even the ones without the 'W'?

Naw, that doesn't make sense. >>

Some proof Silver Eagles were minted with a "P" mint mark.

notwilight · May 30, 2009 5:30AM

<< 

<< Gold buffalos are all made at West point. Are they in the Dansco? >>

For the coin type in question, the majority were released directly into circulation for daily commerce.
That is not the case with the gold or silver bullion coins, including Gold Buffalos. >>

OK. I give up. I'll just have to break down and buy one of the tokens.

commoncents05 · May 30, 2009 5:46AM

Pan-Pac Commems (both gold and silver), the San Diego Halves, and the Monroe Commem Halves were not made in Philly.

I see it wasn't a Commem, so my answer isn't right.

-Paul

dcarr · May 30, 2009 5:50AM

<< Pan-Pac Commems (both gold and silver), the San Diego Halves, and the Monroe Commem Halves were not made in Philly. >>

True, but those are not "DANSCO 7070" types. And the coin in question is a general circulation coin, not a commemorative as you noted.

… · May 30, 2009 5:55AM

reeded edge capped bust half?

AskRaq · May 30, 2009 5:58AM

1857 Coronet Head Cents?

edix2001 · May 30, 2009 6:01AM

CAL. Quarter Eagle?

dcarr · May 30, 2009 6:08AM

<< CAL. Quarter Eagle? >>

Nope - those were minted in Philadelphia.

dcarr · May 30, 2009 6:11AM

<< reeded edge capped bust half? >>

Nope - New Orleans minted those in 1838 and 1839, but Philadelphia also minted that type in 1836-1837 with "50 Cents" reverse, and in 1838-1839 with "Half Dol." reverse.

DieClash · May 30, 2009 6:11AM

Is this a trick question? I just went thru all of the 7070 type coins (that I've seen in posts here - I don't have an album). I cross-referenced the Types in the 7070 to those listed on Coin Facts and I can't find a single Type in the 7070 that is not listed on CoinFacts as being minted at Philadelphia.

dcarr · May 30, 2009 6:12AM

<< 1857 Coronet Head Cents? >>

Nope - these are Philadelphia products.

Cheddy · May 30, 2009 6:15AM

<< Is this a trick question? I just went thru all of the 7070 type coins (that I've seen in posts here - I don't have an album). I cross-referenced the Types in the 7070 to those listed on Coin Facts and I can't find a single Type in the 7070 that is not listed on CoinFacts as being minted at Philadelphia. >>

I did the same thing except I have the 7070 album and I used both CoinFacts and my Redbook.

MsMorrisine · May 30, 2009 6:16AM

1922 cent?

commoncents05 · May 30, 2009 6:18AM

<< 1922 cent? >>

I thought the same, but the type can easily be filled by any P Mint Lincoln.

-Paul

TwoSides2aCoin · May 30, 2009 6:18AM

My first thought was a 1970 Kennedy half dollar.

kaz · May 30, 2009 6:20AM

Is there a spot in the 70-70 for the 1976 silver clad Bicentennial Quarter? they were all S mint.

TwoSides2aCoin · May 30, 2009 6:20AM

<< My first thought was a 1970 Kennedy half dollar. >>

, except it was only released in mint sets.

DieClash · May 30, 2009 6:21AM

<< ...

I did the same thing except I have the 7070 album and I used both CoinFacts and my Redbook. >>

After I went thru the first time with the Red Book, I made another pass with CoinFacts. Still no luck

Cheddy · May 30, 2009 6:22AM

<< Is there a spot in the 70-70 for the 1976 silver clad Bicentennial Quarter? they were all S mint. >>

No the spot just says "Quarter 1976"

rgCoinGuy · May 30, 2009 6:25AM

<< 

<< ...

I did the same thing except I have the 7070 album and I used both CoinFacts and my Redbook. >>

After I went thru the first time with the Red Book, I made another pass with CoinFacts. Still no luck

>>

LOL, I did a quick once through of the redbook with the 7070 open too. I surrender.

ziggy29 · May 30, 2009 6:45AM

It's not April Fools Day, is it?

TitusFlavius · May 30, 2009 6:47AM

Were the 40% silver Kennedy's struck at Philadelphia during 1965-1967? 1968-1970 we can tell from the mintmarks they were minted only at Denver and San Francisco. If this was also true for 1965-1967, they would be a type that wasn't minted in Philadelphia. I don't have a 7070 handy so I'm not sure what they count as a separate type and what they don't.

ziggy29 · May 30, 2009 6:50AM

<< Were the 40% silver Kennedy's struck at Philadelphia during 1965-1967? 1968-1970 we can tell from the mintmarks they were minted only at Denver and San Francisco. If this was also true for 1965-1967, they would be a type that wasn't minted in Philadelphia. I don't have a 7070 handy so I'm not sure what they count as a separate type and what they don't. >>

The 7070 doesn't have a specific spot for 40% silver -- just the 90% silver (1964) and 1965 to date.

My first thought was the 40% silver Ikes (all SF Mint), but there's no hole for silver Ikes, just Ikes in general.

DieClash · May 30, 2009 7:02AM

<< 

<< Were the 40% silver Kennedy's struck at Philadelphia during 1965-1967? 1968-1970 we can tell from the mintmarks they were minted only at Denver and San Francisco. If this was also true for 1965-1967, they would be a type that wasn't minted in Philadelphia. I don't have a 7070 handy so I'm not sure what they count as a separate type and what they don't. >>

The 7070 doesn't have a specific spot for 40% silver -- just the 90% silver (1964) and 1965 to date.

My first thought was the 40% silver Ikes (all SF Mint), but there's no hole for silver Ikes, just Ikes in general. >>

The Eisenhower is listed among the "Silver Dollars" and "1971-78". I imagine one could interpret this that only Silver Ikes qualify, but then how cann one explain the dates 1977 & 1978 if that were the case?

Staircoins · May 30, 2009 7:04AM

<< ... we can tell from the mintmarks they were minted only at Denver and San Francisco... >>

I think the answer to this question has something to do with the fact that we can't always tell from the mintmarks (or more importantly, the lack thereof), where a coin was minted.

DC: Is the correct coin perhaps one that purports to be a Philly issue, due to the lack of a mintmark, but was really produced elsewhere?

PerryHall · May 30, 2009 7:06AM

After reading this thread, it's apparent that several forum members don't know what "type coin" means.

Placid · May 30, 2009 7:06AM

1909vdb.

ziggy29 · May 30, 2009 7:11AM

I know some bicentennial quarters were minted in West Point with no mintmark. Were all of the no-mintmark bicentennial quarters struck in West Point? If so, that's the answer.

Cheddy · May 30, 2009 7:21AM

<< I know some bicentennial quarters were minted in West Point with no mintmark. Were all of the no-mintmark bicentennial quarters struck in West Point? If so, that's the answer. >>

Here is a quote from Wikipedia.

"Even without United States Mint status, it produced U.S. coinage. From 1973 through 1986, the West Point Mint produced Lincoln cents bearing no mint mark, making them indistinguishable from those produced at the Philadelphia Mint. The years 1977 to 1979 saw Bicentennial quarters and Washington quarters produced as well. "

Even if there were "W" mint marks on the coins they minted, it wouldn't matter because Phily also minted the same coins.

diamondman · May 30, 2009 7:45AM

1787 Fugio cent - minted in new haven conn.

dcarr · May 30, 2009 8:30AM

<< Were the 40% silver Kennedy's struck at Philadelphia during 1965-1967? 1968-1970 we can tell from the mintmarks they were minted only at Denver and San Francisco. If this was also true for 1965-1967, they would be a type that wasn't minted in Philadelphia. I don't have a 7070 handy so I'm not sure what they count as a separate type and what they don't. >>

Well, I guess I have made an error

. I assumed

that the DANSCO 7070 album had a hole for the 40% silver Kennedy half dollar, 1965-1970.

All circulation-strike 40% silver Kennedys were struck in Denver -
including all those from 1965-1967 without mint mark.

And all SMS and proof 40% silver Kennedys were struck in San Francisco.

The 40% silver Bicentennial quarters, halves, and dollars were all struck in San Francisco, except for some purported Philadelphia test strikes without "S". All of these could be considered commemoratives or circulating types, depending on your point of view.

I'm going to award the prize to TitusFlavius. PM me your address and I'll send it your way.

GFourDriver · May 30, 2009 8:35AM

1976 Silver quarter minted only in San Fran.

edix2001 · May 30, 2009 9:14AM

<< 

Well, I guess I have made an error

. >>

Quiz host default. Free coin designs for everyone!

DieClash · May 30, 2009 9:15AM

<< 

<< Were the 40% silver Kennedy's struck at Philadelphia during 1965-1967? 1968-1970 we can tell from the mintmarks they were minted only at Denver and San Francisco. If this was also true for 1965-1967, they would be a type that wasn't minted in Philadelphia. I don't have a 7070 handy so I'm not sure what they count as a separate type and what they don't. >>

Well, I guess I have made an error

. I assumed

that the DANSCO 7070 album had a hole for the 40% silver Kennedy half dollar, 1965-1970.

All circulation-strike 40% silver Kennedys were struck in Denver -
including all those from 1965-1967 without mint mark.

And all SMS and proof 40% silver Kennedys were struck in San Francisco.

The 40% silver Bicentennial quarters, halves, and dollars were all struck in San Francisco, except for some purported Philadelphia test strikes without "S". All of these could be considered commemoratives or circulating types, depending on your point of view.

I'm going to award the prize to TitusFlavius. PM me your address and I'll send it your way. >>

Someone at Coinfacts.com should update their database - Link Hint to our hosts here!

I would argue though, that the correct answer to the trivia question was "none", although I congratulate TitusFlavius with the "correct answer" that the OP was looking for.

TwoSides2aCoin · May 30, 2009 9:27AM

At least I was on the right track

Coin Trivia Question - Giveaway !

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