Trivia to the fore
here! See how many you can get right from the four questions below. Each has
four clues. Accordingly, by chance you should get at least one right. See how
well you can do.
1. In the 1860s the Treasury Department decided to build a new
branch mint, and construction commenced. It was never completed. The location:
a. Chicago
b. On the Columbia River
c. St. Louis
d. On the Erie Canal
2. In terms of
present-day rarity in MS-65 RD grade, which is the rarest cent:
a. 1909-S
V.D.B.
b. 1955 Doubled Die
c. 1914-D
d. 1931-S
3. Among gold half eagles, which is a famous rarity in any
grade:
a. 1909-O
b. 1854-S
c. 1872-CC
d. 1836
4. Among these coins, which was made only in Proof format:
a. 2000-S Sacagawea dollar
b. 1881 Shield nickel
c. 1856 Flying Eagle cent
d. 1888 double eagle
Answers: 1-b, 2-c,
3-b, 4-a
