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Why do US coins display only the word of their value and not a numeral when almost all other coins of the world display the numerical value?
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∙ 14y ago
Perhaps the most outstanding symbol of American arrogance is the fact that no US Coins display their numerical value (e.g., 1¢, 5¢, 10¢, 25¢, etc.) . This fact demands that users either read the American English value (e.g., one cent, five cents, etc.), or recognize coins according to their size or color.
Non-American English readers are not important enough to the US Mint (government) for them to correct this lack of consideration. World dominance has caused Americans to ignore other countries, languages, and cultures to the point that they are the only country (or one of) that ignore persons who don't read their main language. Considering the tens of millions of American citizens and residents who don't speak American English, this fact becomes even more arrogant.
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Roman numeral Gold Coins From the USA With roman letters mcmcxc what is the date of the gold coin?
The numeral MCMCXC is not a correctly written Roman numeral. MCM = 1900 and CXC = 190. However 1900 + 190 = 2009 and the correct Roman numeral for this date would be MMIX.
How do most countries indicate the value of coins today?
Locals can tell through familiarity with the currency, others because the numerical value is normally on the coin.
What is the value of a 1907 20 dollar gold piece Roman numeral?
It depends. There are several varieties of Roman numeral $20 St. Gaudens coins, with values ranging from maybe $1,500 to $45,000. You would need to have a couple of different experts evaluate your coin in person to be more certain of its value.
How much colonial coins worth forged coins from the first thirteen colonies?
Well, it depends on what time. If like from 1650-1750, around WHO CARES?? NOBODY KNOWS!!!!! IT WAS OVER 400 YEARS AGO, ALMOST ALL OF THE COINS WERE MELTED!!!
What is the value of a silver nickel with roman numeral v on back 1901?
The coin is NOT silver. Most circulated coins are valued at $1.00-$3.00. The 1901 Liberty Head nickel is not rare or scarce.
What is the best way to display military coins?
The best way to display military coins is to purchase a military challenge coin display cases. One can buy such a case on the SF Display website. They have a very large selection of coin display cases.
Where is sentimo coins coins from?
I'm almost posotive Portugal but if not Spain
Roman numeral Gold Coins From the USA With roman letters mcmcxc what is the date of the gold coin?
The numeral MCMCXC is not a correctly written Roman numeral. MCM = 1900 and CXC = 190. However 1900 + 190 = 2009 and the correct Roman numeral for this date would be MMIX.
What is the display DDR on graded coins mean?
It means, Double Die Reverse
How can I safely display my rare coin collection?
Put your rare coins in a glass case that has a lock to it.
Is the government making new coins this year?
The Mint produces a full range of coins almost every year to keep a sufficient amount of coins in circulation.
Are your coins brilliant uncirculated?
Coins that are in brilliant uncirculated condition are almost perfect. Take them to a coin collector to have them graded for free.
How do most countries indicate the value of coins today?
Locals can tell through familiarity with the currency, others because the numerical value is normally on the coin.
What is the value of a 1900 V series nickel?
1900 is a high mintage common date Liberty Head nickel, the "V" is the roman numeral 5 and is on all the coins. For an accurate assessment of value the coin needs to be seen and graded. Most coins of this type have seen heavy use and show a lot of wear. In general, retail values for low grade coins are $3.00-$8.00, better grade are $18.00-$36.00 and coins showing almost no wear run from $64.00-$73.00. Values are a market average and only for coins in collectible condition, coins that are bent, corroded or have been cleaned have far less value if any to a collector or dealer.
When did copper get added to silver coins?
Copper has almost always been used in silver coins, because pure silver wears out faster.
Were coins ever all silver?
Pure silver was almost never used in circulating coins because it's too soft and wears quickly. It was almost always alloyed with base metal, usually copper, for added hardness.
How many coins are there in America?
That seems almost impossible to guess. There must be hundreds of millions.
