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The "tails" side of a coin refers to the reverse side, which typically features a design, emblem, or denomination that is distinct from the "heads" side, which usually displays a portrait or significant figure. The specific design on the tails side varies depending on the country and the coin type. In many instances, the tails side is used to represent national symbols or important historical icons.
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Which side of a coin is classed as the front?
The Front of a coin is the heads side Known as the obverse. The Back of a coin is the tails side "reverse".
Why is a coin toss called heads or tails?
One side of a coin usually has a "head" of someone. The other side is the tail.
How do you tell if a coin has a cc mint mark?
If you have a Liberty Seated Dime, the "CC" mint mark will be on the reverse [tails] side of the coin at the bottom and can be either inside the wreath or just below it. If you have a Liberty Seated Quarter the "CC" mint mark will be on the reverse [tails] side of the coin at the bottom below the eagle. If you have a Liberty Seated Half Dollar the "CC" mint mark will be on the reverse [tails] side of the coin at the bottom below the eagle. If you have a Lbert Seated Silver Dollar the "CC" mint mark will be on the reverse [tails] side of the coin at the bottom below the eagle. If you have a Silver Trade Dollar the "CC" mint mark will be on the reverse [tails] side of the coin a the bottom just above the "D" in "DOLLAR" If you have a Morgan Silver Dollar the "CC" mint mark will be on the reverse [tails] side of the coin at the bottom below the wreath.
Why do they call tails on a coin tails?
Because there is usually the head of some emperor or king or queen on the other side. To call the opposite side "tails" just seems to be as good as calling it anything else.
Why is one side of a coin called tails?
The front (obverse) of a coin is called "heads" because there is usually a profile head image of an important person in the nation's history. Thus the reverse side becomes the anatomical opposite, or "tails."
